I want to clearly define was a good dancer vs good performer is. Because someone can be both a good performer and dancer, but someone may just have one.

Something I notice with dancers who are mainly in competitive dancing, like in contemporary or even modern dancing types like jazz funk are good dancers. However, stage presence feels oddly hard to find?

Now, there are some people with low-set of dance skills that can run a stage. But, there are dancers that are too noticeable and distinctive so they are hard to ignore. They just feel so rare though. But, not every amazing dancer has that magneticism (well obviousky it can depend on a person).

I am going to take some very popular examples of comparison. FEEL 100% FREE TO DISAGREE WITH ME.

So, if we look at MJ. Let's be clear, he wasn't always globally famous. The early 1980's kicked him off. His perfomance of Billie Jean was magnetic and unique that it put him on a bigger stage. Everyone was getting to know him, and he had a consistent set of moves he would use. Mainly popping, locking, and some Fosse Jazz elements.

If we look at Tate Mcrae for example, she grew up in a competitve dancing world. Her choregraphies are incredible on stage, and I would say she is the highest dance level we may have witnessed so far. That is because she was a dancer before a performer. However, her skills catches me more than magneticism. Since her choregraphy is quite structured, I can't enjoy HER. If that makes sense.

I have been wondering, why makes someone an eye catching performer and storyteller on stage? There are so many dancers recently, but what gives a song/performance character? How does someone stick out?

Song: SK Simeon - Forever and Ever

How do people learn to just move naturally to music? I’ll be at a club and see people dancing to a song they probably haven’t even heard before, and they just look smooth. Nothing crazy or choreographed, they’re just moving with the beat, and it looks natural.

I cannot do that to save my life.

People always say things like “just loosen up,” “feel the music,” or “stop thinking about it,” but I genuinely don’t know what that means physically. Even when I’m drunk, I’m still stiff as hell. I’m not trying to become some amazing dancer or have everyone at the club staring at me. I just want enough rhythm and body control that if I’m dancing with a girl, I can comfortably hold my own and look smooth instead of looking like I’ve never moved to music before.
Are there any basic rules of thumb for this? Like:
How do you actually move your body with the beat?
What should your feet/hips/shoulders be doing?
Is there a basic “default” groove you can fall back on with most songs?
Are there exercises that help you become less stiff?
Any YouTube videos/channels that teach casual club dancing for complete beginners, rather than choreography?
I’ve noticed some guys seem incredibly comfortable with rhythm and can make even really simple movements look good, and that’s basically what I want to learn. Nothing flashy, just how to look relaxed, smooth, and comfortable moving to music.

Any advice for someone starting from basically zero would be appreciated.

A q for dancers and parents of dancers - I’m helping my ballet school with their social media as they’ve recently moved to a new location and expanded their classes. Many of the younger dancers are on a pre-professional pathway, while the adult classes include returning dancers, with beginner classes coming soon.

I’d love to understand what actually influences other people when choosing a studio:

• What’s most important to you when deciding where to enrol?
• Are there any immediate deal-breakers?
• Did you look at the studio’s social media before joining? If so, what did you look for?
• What kind of content helped you get a feel for the studio or influenced your decision?

Would love to hear what matters most to you! Thank you in advance.

Bars with a social dance scene are 100 times better.

The Hunterville Sheep 🐑

Enjoy my joyful hula hoop dance to an awesome song about Joy (that's me 😁) in Hunterville, NZ.

A big thank you to my lovely friend, Maureen Healey, for not only suggesting this location for me to hula hoop dance, but for featuring in the video too! You are so cool! 🌸

A big hug to my wonderful husband, Michael, for your beautiful camera work. You truly worked your magic! 🫂

Hey hey gang!!!

Hope everyone is movin and groovin today!!

i’m going back to work tomorrow morning, so my glorious two weeks off has turned into seven days off, which is why kind of been chilling out and not trying to do too much because I need to rest my legs.

Much love

Bob.E.Bland ❤️❤️

Dancing is like breathing — missing a day doing either is very bad.” -Vera Ellen

Amazing!

Hi, I wanted to hear from other fellow Indian classical dance students about their struggles of pursuing Indian classical dance training as adults. I have been trained in Odissi for a little over a decade in the past but I am resuming training again after a gap of two decades now. Few things I struggle with as an adult learner are stamina, flexibility, conflict in styles, ability to pick up as fast as I could many years ago. Also, how should the dynamic be with the guru as an adult student? Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

Im a bit slow, tips to get better?
Im from Brazil🇧🇷

Just great vibes!

I'm at a crossroad where I have been using Just Dance to learn dancing. I have tried Easies (like Baby Shark) all the way to Extremes (actual real KPOP choreographies).

I don't know what to continue with. Should I focus on easy songs and try to match every single micro-movement, or continue drilling Extreme songs? I basically drill up until now until I get a megastar using the game's scoring system.

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Eliza Sala from Angola via the Netherlands & Geraldo Tumba "Angola Terra" from Angola via Canada review some of what they taught in their "Kizomba Flow" workshop to "Saia Dela" - Filho do Zua @ the Utima Kizomba Weekender 2026 held at the Quality Hotel Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Friday, August 28, 2026.

It was such a vibe getting groovy in a 80s eccentric club!

Do you like Tyla?

I got the idea from what I'm gonna call the *"Twin Serpents"* (the ones that twirl around the rod seen in hospital logos), but the idea itself kind of goes back to the crip walking dance style (that I'm still new to myself lol).

What should I add to or change? I'm not a pro dancer. I only have one season under my belt, so I'm just doing this for fun.