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Top 10 baloney lines for guys when they forget their new dance partner’s name.

The music was so loud last time, I didn’t get your name. I always remember a great smile, but not always the name. For some odd reason, I can’t remember the names of the really talented dancers I dance with. … Continue reading

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Top 10 reasons I didn’t ask you earlier for a dance.

10. I just got here. 9. I’ve been spending most of the evening with my students. 8. I’m dancing mostly with a friend who’s here from out of town. 7. I’m saving the best for last. 6. Ann asked me … Continue reading

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Top Ten Ways to be Polite When Asking for a Dance.

Politely ask the lady for a dance; May I have the pleasure, would you like to dance, may I have the next dance? Not polite to just grab or take hold of a lady’s hand and lead her to the … Continue reading

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Ten serious things a lead should consider before dipping a partner in a salsa social dance.

Guidelines for dipping in a ballroom social dance are different, as are guidelines for performances and competition. This discussion pertains to dips that are typically executed on the salsa social dance scene. No.1 The lead should always, always take full … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Reasons a Guy Has to Dance Salsa 7 Nights a Week

No.10  You Don’t want to disappoint the ladies, the last thing you want to do is ruin their week. No.9  After three years, it’s a critical time for you to get your timing down. No.8  You might be losing weight … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Compliments Your Dance Partner Will Never Believe

No.10  Your spins are perfect, did you dance in the Bolshoi Ballet? No.9  I don’t remember your name, but I’ll never forget your smile. No.8  Could you give me a second, I need to pinch myself to make sure this … Continue reading

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A Great Salsa Dancer

This week I learned of the passing of one of my great friends in the Seattle salsa dance scene, the great Jim Hadley. (See the first picture in the “Photos” menu in this website.) Ann and I had visited him … Continue reading

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