naked basics is a blog dedicated to advancing social dancing through
observation, analysis, and discussion. The content presented in this
blog ranges from technique and dance concepts to the competitive and
social worlds to teaching and learning. Hopefully, through greater
awareness and understanding, we can help ourselves to improve and make
our dance community grow and thrive.
So what's with the name?
The idea is simple: by stripping your dancing down to its bare essentials you can better understand the universal principles of movement and partnership. With clean, naked basics you can achieve better flow and mechanics, create consistent and effective communication, and, ultimately, discover more creative opportunities within the dance. Once you master the basics, you can dress 'em up however you like (or however the music tells you to dress 'em up).
So take off your clothes, explore the fundamentals of movement, open yourself to a greater partnership, and have a better dance experience!
