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NFA BLOG
News and opinions regarding the national fast dance community.


Dance Diva: 10 Turning Tips
Dear Dance Diva, I’ve been dancing about a year and feel like I’ve made good progress. But I still struggle to turn without losing my...


Sometimes a dance is “not just a dance”
I was approached at a dance last week by a guy who was ecstatic to see me. He said still remembered a dance we shared 8 years ago; he...


How to pick a dance instructor
Too often a dance instructor is chosen by observing them dance and making the decision based on their ability to dance. Choosing a...


Improving Your Musicality and Timing to Be a Better Partner Dancer
One of the most important aspects of partner dancing is timing. If your timing is out, then your partner will not enjoy dancing with you...


Dance Diva: Having a Good Connection with Your Dance Partner
Dear Dance Diva, To me, the best possible dance is one in which my partner and I feel content—both feeling that the lead/follow has gone...


Ask the Dance Diva: How to Adapt to a Partner’s Lead/Follow
Dear Dance Diva, Recently, I asked a woman if she’d like to waltz, to which she replied, “If you can lead, I can follow.” But after our...


Ask the Dance Diva: Resolve to Improve Dancing
Dear Diva, I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions—either making them or following through—but I’d like to do something to ensure my...
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