Why teach dance? Why teach couples to dance?

"In the process of learning to dance together, a couple can develop a deeper sense of connection that helps them cope with other aspects of their relationship."

​​Inspired by my very first ballet teacher, a graceful and intelligent woman who always treated her students with kindness and patience, I decided to become a dance teacher just like her. I began teaching dance when I was in high school and have been lucky enough to live my dream ever since. Out of all styles of dance, I enjoy teaching partner dancing the most. As a kid, I was always amazed by how ballroom dance couples can be so in sync in their movement without speaking; it was like magic to me. Later I realized this is called LEADING and FOLLOWING, skills based on sensing physical cues. I want to share this magic trick with every couple because it is so beneficial to their relationship. In the process of learning to dance together, a couple can develop a deeper sense of connection that helps them cope with other aspects of their relationship.​

Me (middle in the front row) posing for my first dance recital! 

Szewai (C-Y) Lee is the founder of Duet Dance Studio, a Chicago dance studio that offers Latin and ballroom dance lessons, wedding dance instruction, and BYOB dance parties. Besides dancing, Szewai enjoys discovering hidden gems in the city, finding great music and making short videos about people and things that inspire her.

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