{"id":62,"date":"2013-12-30T11:30:23","date_gmt":"2013-12-30T11:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/?p=62"},"modified":"2016-05-11T10:38:18","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T10:38:18","slug":"two-left-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lindy-jazz.co.uk\/?p=62","title":{"rendered":"Two Left Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"

If I had \u00a31 for everyone that told me they had two left feet, I\u2019d have more money than I\u2019d know what do with!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a common misconception that people think they can\u2019t dance, it\u2019s maybe because they find it hard to move or they have no rhythm; but I\u2019ve found a few smart solutions for all of you Two Left Feeters out there.<\/p>\n

STAND UP<\/b><\/p>\n

Stand on one leg, then the other. If you can do this, you can dance!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find dancing far easier when your weight shifts from one foot to the other instead of being stuck fast to the ground and don\u2019t stand rigid to the floor either, loosen up.<\/p>\n

Let go and open up. We know how frightening it can be and sometimes we remember when we were at events that just weren\u2019t nice. Unpleasant experiences from our childhood aren\u2019t easily forgotten and that\u2019s why at Lindy Jazz, we really do welcome everyone with any ability to come and have a go.<\/p>\n

In the 70\u2019s I wondered how my friends looked so good on the dance floor and how they learned their moves. Then came Saturday night fever and I still wasn\u2019t convinced! Over the years I\u2019ve grown to watch and learn from others to know how to dance. The trick, make your moves natural and simple and just enjoy the music.<\/p>\n

Learning a new skill, whatever your age or ability is a great asset to have. It\u2019s never too late and if learning a new skill means making friends and widening your social circle, then all the better!<\/p>\n

Take a look at these top tips\u2026<\/p>\n

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  1. Don\u2019t try too hard!<\/b><\/li>\n
  2. Do as few moves as possible<\/b><\/li>\n
  3. Repeat the simple moves<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. Relax your knees, hips and ankles. Don\u2019t stiffen up<\/b><\/li>\n
  5. Remember to smile and breathe, it\u2019s supposed to be fun!<\/b><\/li>\n
  6. Don\u2019t think about what other people think. They\u2019re probably more concerned about themselves<\/b><\/li>\n
  7. Enjoy the music and move naturally<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Give those a go at your next social event and just see the difference a few changes makes.<\/p>\n

    Like with any skill, practice makes perfect and at Lindy Jazz<\/a> we dance every week to help build our confidence and learn new moves. We teach how to listen to the music and what to listen out for when dancing. In an informal environment you have the freedom to be yourself and go with the flow.<\/p>\n

    Lindy Jazz encourages everyone to just have a go. You\u2019ll be surprised at how good you really are; with a little guidance you\u2019ll be beaming with confidence and getting those dancing shoes on in no time!<\/p>\n

    Come along to a Lindy Jazz dance club for free and we\u2019ll show you how to get over those two left feet.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Mondays at Alington House Durham from 7.30 pm<\/p>\n

    Tuesdays at Gosforth Parish Hall from 7.30pm<\/p>\n

    If you have any questions feel free to ask us on Twitter <\/a>or Facebook<\/a> or email info@lindy-jazz.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

    Happy dancing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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