Funny thing, I never teach using this these days because it creates very heavy follows. Counter balance is great for helping newbs feel what connection is like, but neutral balance is a much more comfortable way to dance :-) Maybe someday I'll make an updated video...
There is a big difference between dancing close and grinding. Aka don't be a creep and rub up against your partner with your crotch or do anything to make them uncomfortable.
If you can't establish a connection, getting closer won't solve anything.
And remember follows: if a lead is creeping you out or is simply too close, the only way to be 100% sure to solve the problem is to tell them verbally "You are too close to me, please stop."
If it would be considered sexual harassment off the d
Very nicely done. It's good to get different perspectives and teaching ideas. Grinding, Hmmm?
There's a time and place for all kinds of variations. Sometimes close dancing can be helpful when the follows don't quite get the beat. Those people do exist, sad to say. Thanks again.
nicely done! i've been blues dancing a few times and this really helps put some pieces togther. i've heard people quote it at tuesday blues, too (the baby jesus bit).
I've actually gone away from teaching this particular class because it causes people to rely (surprise surprise) too heavily on counter balance for connection. Maybe someday I'll make a video for the new class...maybe.
General notes. I'm an amateur instructor and there are probably many things wrong with the technique in the video. That said, I've used these teaching methods plenty and had good results in a small scene where we needed to get people dancing and having fun ASAP.
Funny thing, I never teach using this these days because it creates very heavy follows. Counter balance is great for helping newbs feel what connection is like, but neutral balance is a much more comfortable way to dance :-) Maybe someday I'll make an updated video...
WeBluesDance 1 month ago
There is a big difference between dancing close and grinding. Aka don't be a creep and rub up against your partner with your crotch or do anything to make them uncomfortable.
If you can't establish a connection, getting closer won't solve anything.
And remember follows: if a lead is creeping you out or is simply too close, the only way to be 100% sure to solve the problem is to tell them verbally "You are too close to me, please stop."
If it would be considered sexual harassment off the d
WeBluesDance 1 month ago
Very nicely done. It's good to get different perspectives and teaching ideas. Grinding, Hmmm?
There's a time and place for all kinds of variations. Sometimes close dancing can be helpful when the follows don't quite get the beat. Those people do exist, sad to say. Thanks again.
danseman1 1 month ago
nicely done! i've been blues dancing a few times and this really helps put some pieces togther. i've heard people quote it at tuesday blues, too (the baby jesus bit).
dampraindrop 1 month ago
LOVE IT! And I had no idea blues wasn't supposed to be grinding... now I suddenly like blues dancing better!
ReinventedLight 2 months ago
Beautiful.
RaeneDay 3 months ago
This video is well made and helpful. I like that you use text rather then spoken instruction. Also hamsters.
Also, you two are so cool!
Supererogationist 4 months ago
I know that guy! Atomic Blues in ABQ Forever!
goosenooseable 4 months ago
Lovely. Wish I could figure out how to dance - any dance- with my hubby who's 1.5 feet taller than I am. Hmm.
donny10000 6 months ago
For those who wanted to know the song is: I Got a Woman: Baby Let Me Hear You Call My Name by Ray Charles.
harielswords 6 months ago
What a great intro to blues dance!!! Thanks for doing this!!!
jodeviv 6 months ago
This was so much fun to watch as a fellow blues dancer. And the baby hamster part made it even better! Great job.
ApplePie2luv 8 months ago
Why had I not seen this until now? super super cute! Very wonderful format!
emunahselahdances 9 months ago
This video is a perfect example of what the Swing/Blues community should strive towards: Welcoming, teaching, and growing the scene! Excellent job.
brooklynsweb 10 months ago
Can anyone tell me the name of this song???
eliseaed 10 months ago
you guys are awesome. love the video
BoatFullOfJoy 11 months ago
I love the old-movie like graphic. :D
This would help me so much!! This is what I exactly needed. I am going to use this to teach blues dance in Japan. May I??? :)
yokothesunshine 1 year ago
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yokothesunshine 1 year ago
Fantastic.
RichDiaz99 1 year ago
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Raso80 1 year ago
What's the name of the song?
Raso80 1 year ago
I laughed out loud at the end at the hamster comment
swtdrmr908 1 year ago
The baby hamster bit made me laugh so hard I cried. A very helpful video.
ferguspork 1 year ago 10
@ferguspork Yah, thats always been a hit.
I've actually gone away from teaching this particular class because it causes people to rely (surprise surprise) too heavily on counter balance for connection. Maybe someday I'll make a video for the new class...maybe.
WeBluesDance 1 year ago 4
Also, apparently I have typos. Go figure. :-)
WeBluesDance 2 years ago
General notes. I'm an amateur instructor and there are probably many things wrong with the technique in the video. That said, I've used these teaching methods plenty and had good results in a small scene where we needed to get people dancing and having fun ASAP.
WeBluesDance 2 years ago