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The idea of being Black and poor in America often makes people think about the gun violence, drug trade and pain that wraps the existence of that reality. And because those factors are prevalent means that too often we overlook the joys that make up the heart of the community. These joys exist by way of family gatherings, community affairs like block parties, and other forms of fellowshipping, with one thing tying all of these types of events together –– dancing. You better know how to dance.
My dad, one of the best dancers I know, once faked me out –– by telling me that we were going to the Exotic Auto Show, which comes to Baltimore every year around my birthday. So, we jumped in his car, picked my cousin up and headed down to the arena. Dad forgot his wallet, so we had to go back to the house and when I walked inside, Surprise! was yelled by my whole family and the bulk of my block. Before I could catch my breath, my cousins surrounded me telling
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“I had never really done any partner-dance before,” he said. “I found that I really enjoyed the energetic dance as well as the social part of it. “It was really fun to learn how to lead someone on the dance floor to ‘pre-trained’ steps and moves. It gives you a real kick, as well as something to talk about. “Plus, it s pretty cool when you can do twists and turns to a quick song!”
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Daniel Owen at his work station, where he is currently working on drawings for pontoons at Waiheke Island. Owen grew up in Sweden, after his Swedish mother returned there when he was three to attend to her dying father.
Introduction
Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help us navigate the
social dimensions of dancing.
Why do we care about dance etiquette?
Because it is nice to know how to go about in the dancing circles.
It makes the difference between having a happy or unhappy dancing
experience, the difference between people wanting, or not wanting to
dance with you.
What to Wear?
Protocol:
Dancing has its own culture. If you want to join a group of dancers and
enjoy their company, it is a good idea to follow the accepted costums of
their dance group. One of the ways you get accepted into a group is by