Dawn Matthews
Modern Jive Music: What To Dance To?
When you’re thinking about starting partner dancing, you have to like the music that you’re going to be dancing to – it is such a massive...
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Dawn Matthews
- Apr 17
- 7 min
What Is The Best Type Of Partner Dancing?
When you’re thinking about learning how to dance with a partner, there’s a lot to consider – not least, which is going to suit you best,...
Dawn Matthews
- Feb 1
- 4 min
The Role Of Dancing And Grief
Dancing and grief rarely go together, right? Except for many dancers, dancing is what helps them cope. I talk about my experience here.
Dawn Matthews
- Nov 27, 2023
- 3 min
Quiet Nights at Modern Jive: How to Get the Most From Them
I know a lot of dancers consider a quiet night a rubbish night when it comes to the modern jive scene, and I can understand why people...
Dawn Matthews
- Aug 17, 2023
- 3 min
Learning to Dance Solo
Last night, I did something I didn’t think I would ever do… I took a class learning a Chair Burlesque routine with a view to learning to...
Dawn Matthews
- Jul 26, 2023
- 6 min
Dance Etiquette – Dos and Don’ts on the Modern Jive Dancefloor
Keeping a dancefloor safe and happy for everyone means there are some dos and don’ts that need to be followed. While the Modern Jive...
Dawn Matthews
- Jul 14, 2023
- 9 min
Finding Confidence In Dancing
Confidence is one of those things that doesn’t come naturally to many of us, especially when we’re starting out and if we choose a dance...
Dawn Matthews
- Jun 28, 2023
- 7 min
Dancing In The Summer – How To Stay Cool
Dancing in the summer is a massive challenge. Not only is it hot, making you more likely to opt for staying in the garden with a cool...
Dawn Matthews
- Jun 23, 2023
- 13 min
Choosing Your First Pair of Dance Shoes for Modern Jive or Ballroom
Buying your first pair of dance shoes can be a tricky thing, and I’ve had a number of conversations recently with a few new lady dancers,...
Dawn Matthews
- Jun 6, 2023
- 8 min
Trying Different Dance Styles
I have absolutely, totally, and utterly ADORED dancing modern jive and Ceroc for so many years – fifteen years and counting, in fact –...
Dawn Matthews
- Jun 2, 2023
- 5 min
What Do I Wear to a Modern Jive Class?
The first time I ever attended a class, I know I had the same thought I think many women do – what on Earth do I wear? Now, 15 years on,...
Dawn Matthews
- Apr 4, 2023
- 2 min
Am I a Good Dancer?
I wrote this during a particularly busy class night, where there were more than 20 followers over during the intermediate class, and I...
Dawn Matthews
- Mar 3, 2023
- 8 min
Reviewing a Ceroc weekender: Ceroc Bliss at Camber, November 2022
Dance weekenders are something that I’d not considered attending before, even though I’ve been dancing for over 15 years. That’s partly...
Dawn Matthews
- Feb 14, 2023
- 5 min
What Writing and Dancing Have in Common
I’ve been thinking recently about dancing and what lessons it can teach me for life. I realised that as a writer, there’s a huge...
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