Jonathan WolfgramMar 29, 20217 minHow to Find a Dance Partner, Pt. 1So you’re looking for a dance partner. First off, congratulations! Looking for a partner is a time of excitement where you get to explore...
Jonathan WolfgramFeb 22, 20214 minThe 4 Most Bizarre Locations I’ve Had Dance PracticeHot take: your dance practice can be plenty productive without a studio space. Many studios are reopening and offering practice space to...
Jonathan WolfgramJan 31, 20214 min"Dance the Best You Can"Well, no shit! That was my first reaction to receiving the best dance advice of my career to date. I was in a group class in NYC working...
Jonathan WolfgramOct 27, 20205 minChiropractics, Space Shuttles, and Dancing: A Conversation with Dr. Michael JohnsonDesigning technology used in the space shuttle and helping dancers achieve peak performance seem to not have much in common at first...
Jonathan WolfgramSep 10, 20205 minSex, Love, Intimacy, and Partner DancingIntimacy in dance isn’t just physical, and it’s not about sex or love either. When we dance, we put an element of ourselves on the floor.
Jonathan WolfgramAug 23, 20204 minA Simple Formula for a Successful Solo Practiceor, how to run drills without hating yourself. The coronavirus has made practicing with other people difficult at best and impossible for...
Jonathan WolfgramJul 18, 20204 minSwarovski-Studded MasksI danced on a real dance floor a few days ago. One with polished floors, mirrors all around me, and enough space to do a half-natural...
Jonathan WolfgramJun 19, 20207 min100 Pieces of Unsolicited Dance AdviceWherever you are on your dance journey, there have probably been countless little anecdotes or pieces of advice that have changed the way...
Jonathan WolfgramJun 1, 20206 minWhen to Eat on Competition Day - How Timing Your Snacks Can Improve Your PerformanceLet me begin by saying that I am neither a medical professional nor a certified nutritionist, and my advice should not be taken as such....
Jonathan WolfgramMay 18, 20203 minStories and Leadership - A Graduation Speech SubmissionGood afternoon. I’d like to begin by saying on behalf of the graduating class of 2020, to all of the parents, faculty, teachers and...
Jonathan WolfgramMay 16, 20206 minThree Tips for an Aspiring DJWhen I was asked to write on how to DJ a social dance, my first reaction was excitement. Of course it was, playing music for people is...
Jonathan WolfgramMay 1, 20205 minA Guide to Effective Video Review - How to Dampen Your Pain and Increase Your ProductivityAh, video review. Every dancer’s favorite post-competition treat. Enjoying that wonderful feeling of reality crushing the optimistic...
Jonathan WolfgramApr 1, 20205 minPractice Isn't Cancelled - How to Keep Improving Under QuarantineAt the time of writing this article (March 17th, 2020), the COVID-19 pandemic is just beginning to make its run through the USA. While...
Jonathan WolfgramMar 1, 20205 min"I Don't Take Requests" and other passive aggressive things DJ's think but will never tell youBefore I say anything about music or DJing, let me tell you what this article is NOT about. It’s not intended to be a high-horse,...
Jonathan WolfgramFeb 2, 20204 minHow Do We Put 'Feeling' Into Dance? - Private Emotion and Symbolic ExpressionDance is the strongest art form in its ability to weaponize empathy, making both the art and the artist themself far more personal to the...
Jonathan WolfgramJan 1, 20205 minDancing Outside Partner - Managing a Long Distance PartnershipI’ll be talking about something a little different this month and come down from my usual soapbox. A few months back, I started a new...
Jonathan WolfgramNov 1, 20193 minReward Yourself With Progress - How the Pot of Gold Can Push You FurtherQuestion: after setting a goal, how do you reward yourself for its completion? If you’re on a strict diet, maybe you eat a big bowl of...
Jonathan WolfgramOct 1, 20195 minHow to Choose the Music You Practice To - Balancing Practicality with PassionChances are, there are less than 10 songs that you seek out at any given time. When a friend hands you the aux cord, you don’t dig deep...
Jonathan WolfgramSep 1, 20194 minThe Five R's of Solo Practice - How to Get the Most Out of Your Alone TimeReally, it’s time to rethink your solo practices. Ranks of dancers reject the idea of practicing rounds and rhythms on their own rushed...
Jonathan WolfgramJul 1, 20192 minBefore You Lose Touch - Reconnecting With the Reason You DanceThere are three words I’ve said over and over again and I’ll continue to say until them until they stop being true: Dance. Is. Hard. But...