So lately I’ve become a bit bored with the things that I usually do (mostly kick-ball changes, haha), and have been trying to expand my vocabulary of variations a bit. What I’ve found really helpful is to take an idea, concept or jazz step (e.g. apple jacks, contrasts between high and low, crossing your legs…) and try and fit them in whenever and wherever possible for a week when social dancing (or however long it takes to become comfortable). There is a very high risk of looking a bit silly and losing connection at first, but it really helps me to get out of stylistic ruts and challenge myself when I don’t have the money/time for workshops. If you’ve learned a variation before that you like, you could try to change the rhythm, add other parts of your body and try and do it at different points in the dance.
What do you do to prevent yourself from getting bored with your own dancing?
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lotusmika answered:
I always try new moves with leads I already know so when I screw up we can both laugh and they won’t care if I try and mess up again later :)
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