Rachel’s Writing

Rachel’s Blog

Articles Written for Social Dance Community

The dance magazine Social Dance Community is unfortunately no longer online. These articles are republished here with the permission of its founder, Jason Haynes. The files are listed in chronological order. Click the file name to open the article in a new tab, or click “Download” to save it to your device. Certain favorite articles feature an embedded preview.

141117-five-lies-about-kizombaDownload

141214-5-steps-to-maximizing-your-dance-congress-experienceDownload

150119-three-reasons-kizomba-is-easier-than-salsa…or-is-itDownload

150216-10-ways-to-become-more-creative-and-musical-in-kizombaDownload

150320-lets-talk-about-intimacyDownload

150420-10-steps-to-starting-a-kizomba-scene-where-you-liveDownload

150523-bridging-the-divide_-learning-to-dance-in-a-non-movement-cultureDownload

150619-so-you-want-to-be-a-man_-on-gendered-language-in-danceDownload

150717-what-it-means-when-they-say-noDownload

150818-5-lies-youve-been-told-about-zoukDownload

150916-7-ideas-for-building-your-dance-communityDownload

151023-9-reasons-you-should-be-dancing-sembaDownload

151121-mission-possible_-dividing-the-responsibilities-of-leaders-and-followersDownload

151219-transform-your-partners-dance-experience-give-the-gift-of-an-awesome-danceDownload

160117-resolve-to-master-your-learningDownload

160214-falling-in-love-on-the-dance-flooorDownload

160319-your-dance-budget-investing-wiselyDownload

160420-review_-the-white-house-kizomba-zouk-summitt-2016Download

160428-how-to-win-at-dance-community-facebook-groupsDownload

160519-when-should-dancers-transition-to-being-teachersDownload

160627-why-do-events-cost-what-they-do-and-are-they-worth-itDownload

160721-review_-sawa-sawa-kizomba-festival-2016Download

160818-sexy-times-on-the-dance-floorDownload

160903-review_-dc-bachata-congressDownload

160923-sexy-times-at-dance-festivals_-in-response-to-la-epocaDownload

161017-hey-guys-heres-how-to-get-invited-for-a-danceDownload

161130-review_-boston-brazilian-dance-festivallDownload

161215-how-to-save-your-fellow-dancer-from-almost-certain-tragedyDownload

170121-best-practices-for-organizers-of-dance-events_socials-part-1Download

170214-best-practices-for-organizers-of-dance-events_socials-part-2Download

170324-whats-the-deal-with-taxi-dancersDownload

170420-so-you-think-you-can-dance-afro-houseDownload

170517-social-dance-life-11-working-toward-the-morocco-salsa-contestDownload

170619-photography-at-dance-eventsDownload

170721-escape-the-drama-on-mending-relationships-in-the-dance-communityDownload

170816-becoming-part-of-a-new-communityDownload

170923-how-to-teach-consent-starting-now-lesson-1Download

171020-how-to-teach-consent-lesson-2Download

171122-what-to-do-when-you-are-uncomfortableDownload

171220-defensive-dancing_-handling-uncomfortable-situationsDownload

180320-why-are-we-uncomfortable-with-safetyDownload

180417-code-of-conduct-questionnaireDownload

180518-implementing-your-code-of-conductDownload

180618-organising-outdoor-dancesDownload

180801-brazilian-zouks-development_-an-interview-with-larissa-thayaneDownload

180824-make-your-regular-social-awesomeDownload

180921-gendered-roles-in-brazilian-zouk_-an-interview-with-bruno-galhardoDownload

181018-breaking-out-of-gendered-roles-at-nyc-zouk-festivalDownload

181115-nia_-letting-go-and-moving-the-bodys-wayDownload

190124-creativity-and-the-dance-role-paradigmDownload

190312-what-makes-kizomba-sexyDownload

190730-5-lies-youve-been-told-about-bluesDownload

191127-how-to-enjoy-dancing-more_-part-1-know-yourselfDownload

191229-how-to-enjoy-dancing-more_-part-2-communicate-1Download