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Dancing Jargon is just so that we can talk to each other a little easier, - East Coast Swing: A lively dance based on 1 1/2 bars of music in Single Rhythm. Has two natural step rhythms. - Eon: Unit of time, that it seems to beginners will take to learn to dance. - Even Rhythm: The oldest of the rhythms, a combination of steady, consistent beats that are identical to the meter and get the same time value. In dancing, it is using the step, step, step such as Waltz, Merengue. - Exhibition Dancing: It is not recreational dancing in whichever style. It is a partner dance done primarily for performance and theatrical purpose. Strictly Show Biz. - Exhibition Syndrome: The desire of all dancers to "look good." This may be hidden and unspoken in some cultures. It definitely exists on all social floors and is also linked to the Competition Syndrome.

“Social dancers know that you must have hope for if you lose hope,

somehow you lose the vitality that can keep you moving,"

Exercising in a mask takes practice, just like everything else in dance, and it's completely safe to cover your nose and mouth with fabric while dancing or exercising, and there is some discomfort which is to be expected. Many people feel that masks and face coverings may increase "breathing effort" during exercise, but not to a degree that it would affect their performance. You're not going to have any problems with oxygenation, increased CO2 retention or anything like that. We will just phase into it because we all have an obligation to our fellow dancers to help keep each other safe. Perhaps in a few months we will be phasing ourselves out of it.

"Shores Of Haleiwa" by Loyal Garner

Hollywood Ballroom Dance Center in Maryland: In general, face masks should be worn at all times while inside the Ballroom, and the mask must cover the nose and mouth. For a time, we allowed “open face” while seated, but that could still expose others to the virus. After considering requests from several dancers, we believe requiring masks at all times is the best policy for everyone. The face mask restriction may be considered unnecessary by some and this is understood. However other dancers remain concerned, and those concerns are valid. We want everyone to feel as safe as the Ballroom can make it. This attendance, limited as it must be for now, and comfort for many. Also, we have added dance instruction to the Saturday dance to encourage attendance at that dance. This provides more opportunities to dance at least once per week, as it was before this pandemic started. We hate these covid restrictions, but know they are necessary during these trying times.

“There is strange comfort in knowing that no matter what happens today,

the Sun will rise again tomorrow.”