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So one thing you may not know about me (Tina) is that I love, love, LOVE African Dance! So I was super excited when Nii Kwarty Owoo turned up in Leeds and started running weekly classes! His classes are brilliant and I want more people to know about them so I've organised a weekend workshop... Continue Reading →
Whether you're going for maximum performance and comfort or authentic vintage style shoes are a very important part of any dancers wardrobe. We'll have a look at what options are out there, some popular brands, and how to find your perfect shoe! You Gotta Have Sole One of the most important features of your dance... Continue Reading →
You don't have to be into vintage style to to enjoy vintage dancing but we thought we'd do a couple of features on how to acheive a vintage look for those who want to give it a go! We got in touch with Nina Elkin, Artistic Director of the Someday Sweethearts, to ask if she... Continue Reading →
I can’t tell you the number of times we’ve heard “I'll never be a good dancer because I don’t have a partner.” Please do not let yourself believe this nonsense! Sure, Lindy Hop is a partner dance, but it's also a social dance that offers a whole range of opportunites for anyone--with or without a... Continue Reading →
So while everyone else is out dancing to a live band tonight I thought I'd spend Mothers' Day evening writing about my experience so far of balancing motherhood and dancing. I left it quite late to have a child, partially because I hadn't met the right person and partially because I wasn't ready to give... Continue Reading →
What Does a Lindy Hopper Look Like? On a fairly regular basis we get emails from folks asking if they would be welcome in a lindy hop class if they don’t happen to look like either of the people in this silhouette. So here's a quick run down of what to expect from lindy hop... Continue Reading →
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