Bias on the dance floor

Not to be mistaken for “Murder on the Dance Floor” – in fact, it’s quite the opposite of that Sophie Ellis-Bextor hit. Instead of slaying the dance floor with someone, some just simply avoid someone altogether. Here’s the thing: you, me, we all have our prejudices. Whether it’s about someone’s dance ability, height, “academy” affiliation,…

Irmgard, The Grand Dame of Dance

This venerable lady walks on to the dance floor at the Rooftop, poised, unperturbed by the judging eyes that follow her. You can see she is 60-something. What is she doing here? Does she know what these young people do?  Those thoughts seem to cross their minds. She takes a seat and watches the Salseros,…

Ladies, Ask A Man.

It’s the norm that ladies outnumber men at dance classes and parties. I’m not sure what the ratio is but as a lead for Kizomba, and sometimes Bachata and Cuban Salsa, I hardly get a chance to sit down.     But the ladies, sitting on the couch against the wall, standing, watching waiting. I…