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jazz.party ✧ by Andrei Brusentsov

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Soul in the Dance

Struggling with a dance, a dancer rediscovers the heart of Balboa through the music of Fats Waller. A beautiful exploration of listening, letting go, and finding the story within the steps. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-02-03

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding the Soul of Dance in Jazz

Struggling with a dance? This article explores how listening to the spaces *between* the notes in jazz, specifically Lester Young, can unlock a deeper connection and flow – both on the dance floor and in life. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-02-03

The Breath of the Dance: A Jazz Lesson Learned in a Diner

Ever feel stiff while trying to be smooth? This article explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a surprising secret to better dancing – and a more mindful life. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-02-02

The Ghost in the Groove

Feeling lost on the dance floor? This article explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper connection and a new understanding of the subtle art of Balboa dancing. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-02-02

The Breath of the Dance

Can listening to jazz unlock the secret to a more soulful dance? This beautiful essay explores how the subtle art of breath, inspired by Lester Young, transformed one dancer's connection to the music and their partner. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-02-01

The Ghost in the Groove: How Jazz Legend Lester Young Taught Me to Dance

Struggling with a dance step? This beautiful essay explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper understanding of connection, improvisation, and the power of silence – both on the dance floor and in life. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-02-01

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding the Soul of Balboa in Lester Young's Breath

Struggling to feel the music while dancing? This article explores how listening to a jazz legend's subtle breathing techniques unlocked a deeper connection to the dance – and maybe even life itself. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-31

The Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Taught Me to Dance

Struggling to find the soul in your swing dance? This article reveals how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper connection to the rhythm – and a whole new way to move. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-31

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding the Breath in Balboa

A dancer's journey to rediscover the soul of Balboa, inspired by the subtle genius of Lester Young. Prepare to rethink everything you know about connection, space, and the magic that happens when you truly listen to the music. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-30

Chasing the Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Unlocked My Balboa

Struggling with Balboa? This article reveals how listening to jazz legend Lester Young – specifically, the *space* between his notes – transformed one dancer's technique and unlocked the soulful heart of the dance. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew! ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-29

The Breath in the Groove: Finding Flow in Balboa Dance

Struggling to find the 'feel' in dance? This article explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a surprising secret to effortless movement and connection on the dance floor. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-29

The Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Unlocked My Balboa

Struggling to find the rhythm in Balboa dance? This article explores how listening to the *spaces* in jazz legend Lester Young's music – not just the notes – can unlock a deeper connection to the dance and to the music itself. Prepare to rethink how you listen! ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-28

The Space Between the Steps: How Lester Young Taught Me to Dance

Feeling robotic on the dance floor? This beautiful essay explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper, more soulful connection to the dance – and to life itself. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-28

The Breath in the Groove: A Dancer's Revelation

Struggling to find the soul in a dance? This article explores how listening to a forgotten jazz record unlocked a deeper connection to Balboa, revealing that sometimes, the power lies in the spaces between the steps...and the breath. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-27

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding the Feeling in Balboa

Ever wonder what a 1930s dance and a jazz legend have in common? This article explores how listening to Fats Waller unlocked a deeper connection to the dance of Balboa, revealing that sometimes, the best moves come from simply *feeling* the music. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-26

The Breath of Swing: How Lester Young Taught Me to Dance

Struggling with the mechanics of dance? This article reveals how listening to the *silence* in jazz legend Lester Young's music unlocked a deeper, more soulful connection to the rhythm – and transformed one dancer's experience. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-25

The Breath in the Music: How Jazz Taught Me to Dance

Struggling with a dance you love? This story reveals how listening to the spaces *between* the notes of a jazz legend unlocked a deeper connection to movement and a whole new way to feel the rhythm. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-24

The Ghost in the Groove: How Jazz Can Unlock the Secrets to Balboa Dance

Struggling with a dance step? This article reveals how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a breakthrough in Balboa dancing, proving that sometimes, the key is to do *less* and let the music breathe. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-24

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Freedom in Balboa Dance

Struggling to feel the music while dancing? This article explores how listening to a jazz legend unlocked a new level of connection and joy for one dancer, revealing the surprising power of space and breath. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-23

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Swing Beyond the Steps

Stuck in a rut? This beautiful piece explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper connection to dance, reminding us that sometimes, the most important thing is to simply *feel* the music. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-23

The Breath of Balboa: How Jazz Legend Lester Young Can Transform Your Dance

Ever wonder what a jazz saxophone player has to do with your dance moves? This article explores the surprising connection between Lester Young's musical phrasing and the art of Balboa, revealing how breath control and embracing space can unlock a new level of fluidity and connection on the dance floor. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-22

The Ghosts in the Groove: Finding Soul in Balboa Dance

Struggling to find the joy in dance? This article explores how listening to the spaces *between* the notes – and the ghosts within the music – can unlock a deeper connection and transform your experience on the dance floor. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-22

Breathing with Lester Young: Finding the Soul of Dance

Ever wonder what separates good dancing from *great* dancing? This article unlocks a surprising secret: it's not about the steps, but about the breath. Discover how listening to jazz legend Lester Young can transform your movement and connect you to the heart of the music. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-21

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Freedom in Balboa Through Lester Young

Struggling with Balboa dance? This article reveals how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a new level of connection and freedom, proving that sometimes, the magic happens in the spaces *between* the steps. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-21

The Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Unlocked the Secrets of Balboa Dance

Ever wonder what jazz legend Lester Young has to do with the electrifying dance of Balboa? This article reveals a surprising connection, exploring how listening to the *silence* in his music can unlock a deeper, more intuitive connection on the dance floor. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-20

The Ghost in the Groove: How Jazz Unlocked My Balboa

Ever wonder what music *really* sounds like? This captivating story reveals how listening to a jazz legend transformed one dancer's technique into a soulful connection, proving that sometimes, the magic is in the silence. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-19

The Ghost in the Groove: Listening Beyond the Steps in Balboa Dance

Ever wonder what separates good dancers from truly *connected* ones? This piece explores the soulful heart of Balboa dance, finding a surprising lesson in the music of Benny Golson and the subtle language of touch. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-19

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Freedom in Early Ellington

Ever wonder what jazz *feels* like, not just sounds like? This article dives into the raw energy of Duke Ellington's early recordings and how they can unlock a more authentic, liberating dance experience. Prepare to ditch perfection and embrace the messy, beautiful freedom of the music! ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-18

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding the Soul of Dance

Struggling to feel the music while dancing? This article explores how truly *listening* – to the spaces between the notes – can unlock a deeper connection and bring your dance to life. Prepare to be inspired! ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-18

Chasing the Ghost of Lester Young in the Balboa

Can a jazz legend's approach to music unlock the soul of a dance? This article explores how the phrasing of saxophonist Lester Young can transform your Balboa, moving it from technically proficient to deeply connected and expressive. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-17

The Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Changed My Balboa

Ever wondered what jazz legend Lester Young has to do with swing dancing? This article explores the surprising connection between a saxophone master and the intimate art of Balboa, revealing how listening to the *silence* in the music can unlock a whole new level of connection and flow on the dance floor. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-16

The Space Between the Notes: Jazz, Dance, and the Art of Listening

Ever wonder what jazz improvisation and a perfect dance hold have in common? This article explores the surprising connection between Lee Konitz's 'cool jazz' and the fluid grace of Balboa dance, revealing how 'less is more' unlocks a deeper connection to the music and your partner. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-16

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Soul in Balboa Through Lester Young

Struggling to feel the music while dancing? This beautiful piece explores how listening to the legendary Lester Young unlocked a deeper connection to Balboa, and a profound understanding of life itself. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-15

The Soul of Balboa: Finding Freedom in a Small Space

Ever wondered what a dance can teach you about life? This article explores the subtle art of Balboa dance and how a classic jazz tune unlocks its secrets – a story of resilience, connection, and finding joy within limitations. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-15

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Freedom in Jazz and Balboa

Struggling to feel the music while dancing? This article explores how listening to the *silence* in jazz legend Lester Young's playing unlocked a new level of connection and freedom for one Balboa dancer. Prepare to rethink how you listen – and move. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-14

The Weight of Connection: Jazz Dance and 'Along Came Sandy'

Ever wonder what a jazz song *feels* like? This piece beautifully explores the subtle intimacy of partnered dance, using Benny Golson's 'Along Came Sandy' as a soundtrack to the unspoken language of bodies in motion. Prepare to feel the rhythm. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-14

The Ghost in the Groove: Jazz, Dance, and the Weight of Connection

Ever felt a dance fall flat, despite everyone's best efforts? This piece beautifully explores the subtle complexities of partnership – in jazz music, Lindy Hop, and life – through the melancholic beauty of Benny Golson's 'Along Came Sandy'. Prepare to feel seen, and to listen to music in a whole new way. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-13

The Ghost of Lester Young's Breath

Struggling to find soul in your swing dance? This article explores how listening to jazz legends can unlock a deeper connection to the music and transform your movement. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-13

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding the Soul of Balboa

Struggling to feel the music while dancing? This article explores how listening beyond the notes – to the breath and silence – can unlock a deeper connection and transform your dance. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-12

The Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Unlocked the Secret to Balboa Dance

Ever wonder what makes a great dance *feel* so right? This article explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young transformed one dancer's approach to Balboa, revealing the power of space, breath, and connection. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-12

The Breath of Balboa: Finding Freedom on the Dance Floor

Struggling to find joy in a technically perfect dance? This article explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper connection to Balboa, reminding the author that true dancing is about feeling, not just doing. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-11

The Breath of Balboa: Finding Soul in Jazz Dance

Ever wonder what separates a good dancer from a truly captivating one? This article explores how listening to the *spaces* in jazz music – inspired by the legendary Lester Young – can unlock a deeper connection and soul in the dance of Balboa. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-11

The Breath Between the Notes: Finding Flow in Balboa Dance

Struggling to find the joy in dance? This article explores how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a new understanding of rhythm, connection, and letting go – not just on the dance floor, but in life. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-10

The Ghost in the Groove: How Lester Young Can Transform Your Balboa

Struggling to find the magic in Balboa dance? This article reveals how listening to jazz legend Lester Young unlocked a deeper connection to the music and partner, moving beyond technique to pure, soulful movement. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-10

The Unexpected Lesson Balboa Dancing Taught Me About Jazz

Struggling with a dance? This writer found the key to unlocking true connection – and it came from listening to the hauntingly beautiful music of Lee Konitz. Discover how jazz improvisation can transform your Balboa (and maybe your life). ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-09

The Ghost in the Groove: Finding Balboa in Lester Young's Silence

Ever wonder what a jazz legend and a dance have in common? This article explores how the spaces *between* the notes in a Lester Young solo unlocked a deeper understanding of connection and surrender in Balboa dance. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-08

The Silence Between the Steps

A jazz musician's breath in a Detroit diner unlocks the secret to truly *feeling* the dance – and life. Discover how embracing space and listening can transform connection. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-08

The Space Between the Notes

Can a jazz legend and a rainy diner unlock the secret to truly *feeling* the music? This beautiful piece explores the art of letting go and finding your rhythm, both on and off the dance floor. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-07

The Unexpected Lesson in a Jazz Tune

A frustrating dance step leads to a surprising revelation about connection, trust, and the quiet power of a classic jazz song. Discover how music can unlock the secrets to a better partnership – on the dance floor and beyond. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-07

The Breath and the Balboa: Finding Flow in Jazz Dance

Struggling with a dance? This article explores how listening to a jazz legend unlocked a surprising key to effortless movement – and a powerful life lesson about letting go. ✧ click to read ✧ 2026-01-06
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