Joy in Motion

“The Intense Joy of Dancing”: An Interview with Sandra Cameron

I recently read The Intense Joy of Dancing: Sandra Cameron on Her Lifelong Passion for Ballroom, Carrie Stern’s article about a ballroom dance instructor and studio owner in New York City. Though I had never heard of Sandra Cameron before this article, what I read made me wish I could sit down and discuss dance with her over a hot chocolate. I really appreciate her desire to pursue the deeper aspects of dance, including “musicality and subtler aspects of partnering.” The world of social, partner, and ballroom dancing needs instructors - and students - with this kind of attitude.

Here is just one of Sandra Cameron’s philosophies on ballroom dance as quoted in the article:  “By listening with your body, you are truly partnering. [Dancing is about] the energy of coming together rather than pulling apart, pulling apart comes from not listening. When partners are in synch and your energies are flowing, it’s euphoric, you are like one, a four-legged creature, no one knows who’s leading. It’s joyous, powerful. The euphoria kept me going for a long time.”

Be sure to check it out at the link below. Enjoy!

The Intense Joy of Dancing (Carrie Stern)