There are four important types of dance. 1. Dance as family This is the most naturalistic, a type of dance that can be done in any situation involving people. For example, when you dance with your children, you are dancing as a family, but in the context of the family you are dancing with, the […]
This is an important question to ask yourself. The first type of social dance: Dancehall (also called dance music): The music and the dance are similar and are very easy to dance to. Trance: The music is more abstract, and the dance can be more complicated, involving more steps per measure (eg. 4 bars vs. […]
For dance, my advice is to play it as close to the tip as possible, but don’t forget to play the rest of the pattern. The dance starts with the first two steps of a 3 step series, then moves to the next step as you go up with the rhythm. If you hit the […]
Social Dance has existed for 100 years, and as a culture we like to be involved in activities where we can create bonds and share our ideas and ideas with others. This helps build relationships with people and can be a wonderful exercise in creativity. There has been a lot of cultural exchange through social […]
When you say popular dance, people have an immediate reaction. They think, “What is a dance?” But what do you actually mean when you say “popular dance”? Does “popular social dance” mean anything at all when you’re talking about the dance of love or affection? How would you say this about a dance that’s simply […]
How do you relax? This week I’m going to talk more about the mental side of dance and discuss some of the most common problems with dance and why dance can be beneficial to your health and your dance performance. I know it’s tough to make time in your schedule to dance every night but […]
The benefits of a dance mixer are obvious. Dance mixes allow us to keep the energy level high, with enough bass to keep the audience dancing and with enough energy to keep the DJ moving. Having a good dance mix gives your audience a sense of being present in a live show. What are the […]
It’s a good one, though. So I’m off to a bar. What are you doing there? I’m playing a gig. Gavin, where is the bar? Well, there’s a little cafe there. Bag your bags. Come on, I’ll get you some beer. Bag your bags. Bike-a-dee-dah. Gavin, can you get me a fucking bagel? How’s the […]
Social dances can include either a dance floor or a dance stage to be used for a formal event. Social dances can be part of a social gathering, such as a holiday party, birthday party or bar mitzvah. Dance mixers can include a dance floor as a standalone dance experience or for a variety of […]
In 2007 DJ Shadow made his third solo album, The Next Day, which featured collaborations with artists like Pharrell Williams, Diplo, Kanye West and Lil Wayne. The book, in addition to the track and remix videos, was also dedicated to the late Jay Z, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his New York […]