Jonathan Wolfgram
How to Find a Dance Partner, Pt. 1
So you’re looking for a dance partner. First off, congratulations! Looking for a partner is a time of excitement where you get to explore...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
Feb 22, 20214 min read
The 4 Most Bizarre Locations I’ve Had Dance Practice
Hot take: your dance practice can be plenty productive without a studio space. Many studios are reopening and offering practice space to...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
Jan 30, 20214 min read
"Dance the Best You Can"
Well, no shit! That was my first reaction to receiving the best dance advice of my career to date. I was in a group class in NYC working...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
Oct 27, 20205 min read
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, 20205 min read
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
Aug 23, 20204 min read
A Simple Formula for a Successful Solo Practice
or, how to run drills without hating yourself. The coronavirus has made practicing with other people difficult at best and impossible for...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
Jul 18, 20204 min read
Swarovski-Studded Masks
I danced on a real dance floor a few days ago. One with polished floors, mirrors all around me, and enough space to do a half-natural...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
Jun 19, 20207 min read
100 Pieces of Unsolicited Dance Advice
Wherever you are on your dance journey, there have probably been countless little anecdotes or pieces of advice that have changed the way...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
Jun 1, 20206 min read
When to Eat on Competition Day - How Timing Your Snacks Can Improve Your Performance
Let me begin by saying that I am neither a medical professional nor a certified nutritionist, and my advice should not be taken as such....
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Jonathan Wolfgram
May 18, 20203 min read
Stories and Leadership - A Graduation Speech Submission
Good afternoon. I’d like to begin by saying on behalf of the graduating class of 2020, to all of the parents, faculty, teachers and...
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Jonathan Wolfgram
May 15, 20206 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20205 min read
"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, 20204 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20195 min read
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, 20194 min read
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, 20192 min read
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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