Update

Most of us in dancing have anticipated the worst which is better than being ill prepared. Preparation is challenging when we don’t know what will happen next. Whether or not our studios or clubs are closed, I’m sure most dancers are considering how Trump's Plague will ultimately affect their dance life. I am not alone in wondering if this closure is for a much longer situation. Most studios and clubs must create a worst-case financial plan now, Some non-profit groups on the mainland are asking for donations to help them stay afloat. We are all creative people, and we may need to use that gift to plan for the months ahead. Patience and be careful.

"Social dancers wish you enough happiness to

keep your spirit alive and everlasting."

We are not getting much news on the latest dancing, of course. We certainly can use FEEDBACK and each of our readers has something they could share with our fellow dancers on these blogs. Email it in and I will post it to the blog of your choice or the next blog being published. Try to be positive. Give at least as much positive feedback as you do negative. Positive feedback stimulates the reward centers in the brain, leaving the recipients open to taking new direction. Meanwhile, negative feedback indicates that an adjustment needs to be made and the threat response turns on and defensiveness sometimes sets in,

"I Will Dance For You" by Willie K

Competitions on the Mainland

You don't need to avoid negative, or corrective, feedback altogether. Just try to make sure you follow it up with a suggested solution or outcome. Be specific. People generally respond better to specific, positive direction. Avoid saying things like, "You need to be more talkative in meetings." It's too ambiguous and can be interpreted in a lot of personal ways. Say something specific and positive pointed at the task you want accomplished, such as, "You're smart. I want to hear at least one opinion from you in every meeting we're in together."

"Social dancers always hope for a new day, hope that the darkness

 won't always seem impenetrable. There is always

 hope that things will change for the better."