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Choking under Pressure
Choking is one of the most universally feared experiences in any skill-based activity. The idea of your body or mind suddenly failing to execute tasks you’ve done a thousand times in your sleep is terrifying. Fortunately, it’s also much rarer than you would think. Believe it or not, most of us aren’t actually good enough … Read more
Types of Patterns in West Coast Swing
Like all dances, WCS is composed of several fundamental patterns. Unlike many other dances, west coast patterns can extend or break the “rules” that make the fundamental patterns work. This gives WCS an amazing degree of flexibility but also increases the chances of moves not working on the social floor. To understand why some moves … Read more
Foolproof WCS in 5 Easy Pieces
First a story… My high school debate coach told me a story about “five easy pieces” of music. A man became known as a master piano player within his community, and whenever he was at dinner parties he was asked to play for the guests. He would always sit down and flawlessly perform an exceedingly … Read more
