How Changing Partners Elevates Dance Teaching

Ever wonder why some dance teachers seem super creative while others get stuck in a rut? The answer might be easier than you think. It’s all about mixing things up when you dance!

Have a look at the dance video above. Isn’t it outstanding and very creative? One of the reasons for such creativity and professionalism in Kizomba is that Sara Lopez and Enah Lebon are both open to working with other talented international dance teachers and have had several dance partners during their constantly growing careers.

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Now let’s look at why changing dance partners can really shake things up in a good way.

Getting Too Comfy

We’ve all been there. You get used to dancing with the same person, and everything feels smooth and easy. But watch out:

• You might stop trying new things
• Your teaching might get boring
• Your dance vocabulary might start to shrink

Sound familiar? Don’t worry, lots of dance teachers fall into this trap.

Trying Something New

Now, think about what happens when you dance with someone new:

1. Your brain starts working harder
2. You start paying attention to every little detail
3. That “muscle memory” you relied on? It’s taking a backseat

It’s like your first day of school all over again – exciting, nerve-wracking, and full of possibilities!

How It Changes Everything

Switching partners doesn’t just affect you. It changes lots of things about your teaching:

• More creative ideas: New partners bring fresh thoughts. Suddenly, even old dances feel new!
• Better skills: You’ll explain steps in new ways. It’s like exercise for your dance brain.
• Bigger audience, more fans: Dancing with new partners is like a social media superboost. You share each other’s followers every time you post together.

It’s like cooking. You might make great spaghetti. But what if you try making tacos? You might find new flavors you love!

Getting Better at Your Job

Trying new things isn’t just good for your dancing – it’s great for your work too. Here’s why:

1. You can handle changes: You’ll learn to think fast
2. You’ll explain better: Learning from new partners makes you a better teacher
3. You’ll meet more people: More partners means more friends in the dance world

It’s like being able to speak many languages, but with dance moves instead of words. Cool, right?

What Students See

Now, picture your students watching you. They’ll be amazed to see you dancing with different partners, each bringing out new sides of your skill. It’s like watching their favorite artist perform duets with various musicians – fresh, exciting, and full of surprises. Your students will be inspired by the range and adaptability you show, eager to learn how they can develop such versatility themselves.

The Main Point

Changing partners isn’t just about keeping things fun – it’s about getting better at dancing and teaching. It’s about trying new things and falling in love with dance all over again.

So next time you want to stick with what you know, why not try something new? Step out of your comfort zone. Your dancing (and your students) will be better for it!

After all, isn’t trying new things what makes life fun?