Jonathan Wolfgram
Chiropractics, Space Shuttles, and Dancing: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Johnson
Designing technology used in the space shuttle and helping dancers achieve peak performance seem to not have much in common at first...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Sep 10, 2020
- 5 min
Sex, Love, Intimacy, and Partner Dancing
Intimacy 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.
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- May 15, 2020
- 6 min
Three Tips for an Aspiring DJ
When 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...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Apr 30, 2020
- 5 min
A Guide to Effective Video Review - How to Dampen Your Pain and Increase Your Productivity
Ah, video review. Every dancer’s favorite post-competition treat. Enjoying that wonderful feeling of reality crushing the optimistic...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Apr 1, 2020
- 5 min
Practice Isn't Cancelled - How to Keep Improving Under Quarantine
At the time of writing this article (March 17th, 2020), the COVID-19 pandemic is just beginning to make its run through the USA. While...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Mar 1, 2020
- 5 min
"I Don't Take Requests" and other passive aggressive things DJ's think but will never tell you
Before 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,...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Feb 1, 2020
- 4 min
How Do We Put 'Feeling' Into Dance? - Private Emotion and Symbolic Expression
Dance is the strongest art form in its ability to weaponize empathy, making both the art and the artist themself far more personal to the...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Jan 1, 2020
- 5 min
Dancing Outside Partner - Managing a Long Distance Partnership
I’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...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Oct 31, 2019
- 3 min
Reward Yourself With Progress - How the Pot of Gold Can Push You Further
Question: 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...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Sep 30, 2019
- 5 min
How to Choose the Music You Practice To - Balancing Practicality with Passion
Chances 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...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Aug 31, 2019
- 4 min
The Five R's of Solo Practice - How to Get the Most Out of Your Alone Time
Really, it’s time to rethink your solo practices. Ranks of dancers reject the idea of practicing rounds and rhythms on their own rushed...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Jun 30, 2019
- 2 min
Before You Lose Touch - Reconnecting With the Reason You Dance
There 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...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- May 31, 2019
- 3 min
Touching People and the Remarkable Intimacy of DanceSport
Many of us dance with other people several times per week, if not every day. We move, our partners move, and the idea of dancing together...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Apr 30, 2019
- 2 min
10,000 Hours and Other Arbitrary Numbers that Mean 'Keep Pushing'
My partner and I recently took home the National Championship title in Amateur Adult Prechamp Smooth, among a few other titles. Less than...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Apr 1, 2019
- 3 min
Stoicism and Ballroom Dancing - How to Think About the Things That Go Wrong
Last month, we talked about how despite your hours of practice and hard work, you’re still going be elbowed in the face during newcomer...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Mar 1, 2019
- 3 min
Stoicism and Ballroom Dancing - The Things You Cannot Control
Lately, I’ve been thinking about control a lot. Those of you that know me know how I like to run my life, and that’s with everything...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Sep 30, 2018
- 3 min
How to Dance Through Injury
I am, in no sense of the word, a runner. Some time ago, I decided to incorporate more cardio into my schedule as cross-training for my...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Aug 31, 2018
- 3 min
Swing Your Arms
It takes the work of over 200 muscles for the human body to take a single step forward. That’s 200 actions and details that are necessary...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
- Apr 30, 2018
- 4 min
How to Make Lasting Goals in Your Partnership
Reality check: if you want to have a successful partnership, you need concrete, feasible goals. While you can practice together as much...
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