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How can dance be made more accessible to everyone
How can dance be made more accessible to everyone Dance is like this universal thing, right? But tons of people feel totally shut out—because of money, where they live, their body, or just social... Read more
Who is the highest paid dancer
Who is the highest paid dancer Understanding the financial landscape of professional dance So, who exactly is the highest paid dancer? Depends how you wanna define "dancer." The answer shifts... Read more
At what age did Martha Graham stop dancing
At what age did Martha Graham stop dancing Martha Graham basically reinvented modern dance, and she kept performing way longer than most people would expect. She finally hung up her dancing shoes at... Read more
Which profession do people have the highest IQ
Which profession do people have the highest IQ So you're wondering which careers attract the brainiest folks, huh? Look, when you dig into the research, it's pretty clear that some fields just draw... Read more
What are four drugs that increase the risk of dementia
What are four drugs that increase the risk of dementia So, there's been a lot of chatter about certain meds and your brain. Not that any pill directly hands you dementia, but some classes of drugs?... Read more
Why is swing dancing important
Why is swing dancing important Swing dancing? It's way more than just a good time. Honestly, it's this culturally, socially, and physically big deal that's been hanging around for almost a hundred... Read more
What are the three forms of swing
What are the three forms of swing In mechanical engineering and material handling—honestly, it's a specific world—"swing" is all about how a suspended load moves around. The three primary forms... Read more
What famous song has no copyright
What famous song has no copyright So you want the big one? The song everyone knows but almost nobody thought they could actually use without paying? That's "Happy Birthday to You." After years of... Read more
Did all female bands exist during the swing era
Did all female bands exist during the swing era The swing era—roughly mid-30s to late 40s—was basically the golden age of big bands and jazz. You hear about Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count... Read more
What is a sugar push in dancing
What is a sugar push in dancing The sugar push? It's basically the bread and butter of West Coast Swing. That one move everyone learns first. It's a six-count pattern, yeah, but calling it a "push"... Read more