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Jess
Nyle has been my favorite contestant on Dancing With the Stars since Season 22 first kicked off a few weeks ago, but this past week he really amazed me! He has been deaf since birth but has not let that hold him back at all. In 2012, he took the entire year to travel the world without his interpreter. I am so thrilled that he took that leap and went off just because he could, so he could see who he really was. Travel- especially solo travel- really exposes you to all sorts of different experiences that can change who you are and let you understand more about yourself. He's killing it on DWTS so far, and I'm so excited to see what he does next. (Also shout-out to the Argentine Tango dance style- my fave). Go Peta and Nyle!
~burn bright~ Jess
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The Argentine tango is one of my favorite dance styles. Similar to lyrical hip-hop, it also tells a story but in a very intimate and sensual way. It's an incredibly interesting dance, with sharp flicks and lots of legwork. Here is an example of the Argentine tango, danced by Anya (fabulous ballroom dancer) and Chehon (a ballet dancer) on SYTYCD to Breathing Below Surface. When I was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I encountered many dancers just in the streets, or at shows. I went out of my way to go to milongas and take part in the dancing myself. I'll take you through my tango journey in the "South America" tab within the Travel section of this website. Take a look at it here! In the meantime, below is a video of me learning some of the basic steps of the Argentine Tango. It's one of my favorite styles, and I would love to learn more :) The Argentine tango is a beautiful dance and a wonderful part of Argentinian culture. If you ever find yourself in the country, please go take a class, see a show, or visit a milonga.
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Dance is such a beautiful way to express yourself. It can tell emotional stories and is incredibly cathartic. I danced a little as a child: jazz and rhythmic gymnastics. In college, I began to explore hip hop and Latin styles. I just love everything about dance and continue to find inspiration in it every day. I will share some of my own choreography here, as well as some dance travel videos I have made. You will also find links to YouTube dances that hopefully you enjoy as much as I do! Archives
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