Monthly Archives: December 2013

Inspirational Jean Veloz dances like a teenager at 87

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Back to my theme of older dancers who inspire us with their perpetual youth (I know they’re not the norm, but they sure are fun to read about!) I have to talk about one of my personal favorites, Jean Veloz.  Jean was a popular example of the smooth lindy style popularized by dancers like Dean […]

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Pole Dancing for Everyone

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  Pole dancing is a popular phenomenon on the exercise dance scene.  You can take classes at any fitness level in studios like the one in the photo in the bay area where I live.    Formerly a style of dance relegated to sleazy strip joints, it has become a popular fitness dance fad.  Aimed […]

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There’s More Than One Meaning for Chair Dancing!

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As many of you know, I have had the pleasure of teaching people with various disabilities to dance, having come to dance from a martial arts background where I taught self defense to people with disabilities. I’ve never taught dance to anyone in a wheelchair, but it’s a fascinating challenge. Just like anyone else, a […]

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