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That my heart is with them even when my body is not. The dance community has been indispensable to me. Although I don't always have the bandwidth to show up for it, I love it and I miss it and its one of the first places I put my energy when I have some to spare

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That she is my favorite person in the world to dance with

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That she is my favorite person in the world to dance with

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I wish people dislike me knew, whether you faded away or didn’t vibe to begin with. I don’t hate you, and I see your humanity no matter our differences

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how scared i am to follow and how much it takes. because i am generally cheery and can dance at a certain level, there’s expectations of me that i absolutely cannot meet bc the act of trusting someone else takes up so much of my bandwith. please be patient with me

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that it’s not all on them. we’re a team even when we gamble with the music and it doesn’t land.

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That I love dancing and creating magic with them every time

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That I love dancing and creating magic with them every time

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That I care about their voice. Even in close embrace type dance like Balboa. Please don't be afraid to show me your ideas. Even if I might miss it the first time around, I still want to hear how you feel the music.

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How much they impact my dancing and how grateful I am

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How nerve wrecking it was to build up courage to ask them to dance

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I love dancing with them and I want them to feel emboldened to take risks 

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I love dancing with them and I want them to feel emboldened to take risks 

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My brain and body function at different rates-I often need several tries to get close to what I think is being taught. I’m sorry if it takes a minute. Love and compassion is what I need then-I don’t need to be told what to do, I think I need to be asked what I need or what could be helpful

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I genuinely am excited to watch them grow and I hope they have so much fun exploring this dance that they come back and teach me things

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I would love to play and engage with you beyond patterns. It doesn’t need to be too complex to be fun and musical, but when you have something in mind I’m down! I hope you’d be receptive to my ideas too so we can create together.

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That getting to work together so we can both grow in this dance scratches my brain in a way none of my other interests do. That I feel so much joy and gratitude knowing that this is someone I can learn with, someone I can grow with. I thought my dance was going to die when my last partners moved out of the area after Covid. I am so lucky to be proved wrong. 

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That getting to work together so we can both grow in this dance scratches my brain in a way none of my other interests do. That I feel so much joy and gratitude knowing that this is someone I can learn with, someone I can grow with. I thought my dance was going to die when my last partners moved out of the area after Covid. I am so lucky to be proved wrong. 

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sometimes it’s hard to show up when no one else there looks like you

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How deeply their support and attention means to me. I want them to know how excited I am about their dreams, and how I want to be there cheering for every one of their dance endeavors. It means the world to me that they are patient, appreciative, and care for me as a friend and as a dancer partner. I feel so loved.

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How human it is to see you "make mistakes", and helpful it is to see you problem solve and work through miscommunications. We admire your vulnerability and process so much!

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That, as with all new skills, familiarity takes time. That there will be always something to learn, and to enjoy the journey and the people around you.

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Everyone starts somewhere! Don’t be afraid to ask experienced people to dance- you’ll learn so much from them. Dancing might be hard and you might feel embarrassed for a while, but as long as you only compare yourself to where you were in the past, you won’t get down on yourself comparing yourself to people who’ve been dancing a lot longer. The pay off after putting in the work of dancing for a while will be great! Keep learning. Keep trading things you learn with friends.

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You don’t have to get everything right all at the same time. Be proud of the small victories. Growth takes time And it’s Okay to focus on one technique that’s more bite size.

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I’m okay with repetition. I’m so happy I get to do what I love and it’s no trouble doing it multiple times. They’re learning experience isn’t a burden

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They are more to me than just a dance partner. They are a friend, a partner in crime, a person who I can trust

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They are more to me than just a dance partner. They are a friend, a partner in crime, a person who I can trust

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Their support matters to me. Even when my fears and doubt start to control me

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My drive to improve stems both from feelings of happiness and self improvement but also fear of isolation and self doubt. I am not sure if that’s good or bad. But I know that it makes me human

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I drive so far to come to it, and drive home late in the evening, and it’s almost always worth it-even if I’m exhausted

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I would love for there to be more physical, intentional spaces to exist and be purely social-not just dancing. Also, I’d love for there to be moves on their end to disrupt the areas that generate cliques that are intimidating to break through socially

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I’m grateful for the space you made. I felt at home off the bat and made life long friends because of you.

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That the most beautiful dancers are the ones who dance from their soul and spirit. It’s not about the lines, it’s not about being perfect, it’s not about “looking good.” You are the most beautiful when you are the most real, raw, and authentic.

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That competitions that showcase “social partner” dancing is not a true reflection of social dancing at its finest.

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They are more important than they realize.

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That we love them and give everything we can.

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How much it means for you to say hello and make me feel seen

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How much love I have for it, and how much I desire it to flourish and love others as much or more as I have felt

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1.) That we notice you! We notice that you show up regularly. We notice (if you’re a regular) when you’re missing. In larger classes, it can be harder to form more personal connections with students but we do notice you and we are so happy to see that you keep coming back!

2.) That we love to talk about dance, answer questions and get to know you. Don’t hesitate to talk to us after class about class material or anything else- it’s the greatest way to get to know one another. It can be intimidating to talk to an instructor during the dance- the best time to catch them (in my opinion) is immediately after class or if they are hanging out somewhere off of the dance floor (but feel free to chat with us anytime!) Something as simple as “where did you get your shoes?” “Have you been to (insert event) before?” “That was a fun class!” can be good conversation starters.

3.) That we mess up all the time, too…you might not know enough about the dance yet to notice it or we’ve recovered well enough to cover it up. The greatest lessons are learned through our mistakes. And some of the greatest moments in dance come from how we recover from those mistakes. Don’t be afraid to get messy.

4.) That we are teaching you things that we value or prioritize in the dance but that doesn’t necessarily mean everybody, including you, values or prioritizes those things. Maybe your teacher is more focused on technique, moves, rhythms, styling, musicality etc. Take what nuggets of wisdom you can from them but it’s up to you to decide if that’s something you want to incorporate into your own dancing. You are your own unique dancer- we’re just helping guide you a bit on your journey.

5.) That you are the future of this dance and are very much important in your scene. Your attendance, even if it’s your first time, keeps the dance going. Everybody’s role, no matter how small you may perceive your own role to be, is important and influences the scene. Some of you in class will go on to replace us one day. Whether you go on to become a top tier competitor or a weekly regular in your home scene, we’re so happy you’ve included us on your journey!

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Organizers have the first chance to set the tone of a space. Be intentional and don’t be afraid to ask your regulars for their opinions/suggestions.

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I am still having a blast dancing with them if they are doing the same 3 moves over and over. Please do not apologize for a small vocabulary. Your job isn't to entertain me with 20+ moves. You can do a whole song with just a solid basic if you want. I am having fun on my own, and with you, and you're not responsible for my joy.

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I wish people knew in general that people come to dance with their own specific intentions and goals. Few examples: get better at dancing, a form of exercise, socialize and make friends, escape from their daily life, find a partner, enjoy the vintage clothes/vibes, and so much more. You can't assume people want the same thing out of dance as you are.

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That energy levels wildly fluctuate. Sometimes it takes all my energy to show up to the venue and I have none left for dance. When I say no to dance, it's not because of you personally. It's because I genuinely have no energy left. Or, I will dance with a friend who requires no social battery because dance can require so much mental and emotional energy.

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That there should be a divider built in to support even more of these amazing classes

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That it’s ok to not be super politically leaning a certain way to enjoy Lindy hop. We can make Lindy hop great together!

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I want to see myself represented in invitational competitions

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I am learning too! We don’t have it all figured out. Just because I’m showing you something new doesn’t mean I’m not still working on learning/perfecting certain moves! AND I take dance classes too in styles that I’m less familiar with. I understand the nerves that come with trying something new.

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They’re dope and I appreciate what they do to keep putting on awesome weekly events and coordinate live music!! 

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They’re dope and I appreciate what they do to keep putting on awesome weekly events and coordinate live music!! 

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That sometimes it hurts me physically when they put a lot of weight on me and rely on me for balance.

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That everyone dances differently and there is no competition to try to dance like someone else. You can dance like YOU and develop your own style and that is something to celebrate!

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That sometimes I can’t match their energy and to please try to be aware or at least receptive to chilling out a bit if I let them know that.

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That it doesn’t matter how many moves you do. Sometimes I just want to dance with friend.

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How much joy we feel to see you in class! To watch you grow individually as dancers and step out of comfort zones and try new things. And hope that you all know, we all had our own beginning and worked through similar hard things. We support you and remember to just have fun!!

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How much joy we feel to see you in class! To watch you grow individually as dancers and step out of comfort zones and try new things. And hope that you all know, we all had our own beginning and worked through similar hard things. We support you and remember to just have fun!!

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How grateful I am that they are playing the biggest role in enabling me to be able to be a part of this wonderful activity. ❤️❤️

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That I struggle with asking more experienced leads to dance because I’m worried I’ll make a bad impression since I’ve only been dancing 9 months. But that I just want to have fun.

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That I’m trying to show up each week to make friends. Even though I’m super awkward when I say hi, I’m really hoping to make a good impression.

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That I am learning something from them every time we dance. Regardless of their experience level. I, myself, don’t yet have many moves (and I’m always rusty) but listening to the music together and moving to the same rhythm is my favorite part. Thank you for joining me for a dance 😊

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They inspire me to keep learning every day…whether it’s building new skills to improve their experiences, or hearing their perspective on dance/learning/life, or simply being a part of their journey, there are endless ways they keep me learning, working, and growing, too!

We learn just as much from our students as they learn from us and we are grateful for the opportunity to work along side you!

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I’m! so! grateful!!!!! djs will turn my entire day around with a well paced set!! it takes so much time and money to amass songs, to learn a program, to read a room, i am so thankful and i am so grateful and thank you for your work!!

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That there is no minimum skill required to dance with me! Just ask!!

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parking is difficult and being alone as a feminine person is challenging! would love a system here to help support getting back and forth to my car when it’s difficult

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How much I appreciate the energy and hard work they put into keeping the scene going

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I genuinely enjoy dancing with them no matter their skill or experience level. 

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I genuinely enjoy dancing with them no matter their skill or experience level. 

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That I know I have lots of growing to do and I'm grateful for their tike even if I make lots of mistakes during the dance.

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That I know I have lots of growing to do and I'm grateful for their tike even if I make lots of mistakes during the dance.