Asking Eric: Dance student wants to advance without insulting instructor

Dear Eric: I have been taking dance classes from the same instructor for years. There are a number of us students who would ...

Asking Eric: What’s the best way to ask my dance teacher for more without being insulting?

Dear Eric: I have a neighbor who seems really interested in being friends with me. She always speaks when I pass by, sends ...

Asking Eric: Is there a polite way to tell dance instructor we’d like our lessons kicked up another notch?

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Asking Eric: How can I learn more about this?

I have been taking dance classes from the same instructor for years. There are a number of us students who would like to see ...

Asking Eric: My new neighbor wants to be friends, but I just want to be left alone

I don’t have anything against her. She seems nice enough. But when I moved in another neighbor told me to avoid her since she ...

Asking Eric: My neighbor seems nice but I hear she’s a liar. Should I ignore her overtures?

The neighbor who gave you the warning was vague in a way that perhaps suggests discretion, but in reality, only muddies the ...

Asking Eric: My neighbor seems nice but the gossip is that she’s a liar

This neighbor always wants to be my friend and she seems nice, but I’ve been told by a trusted source that she’s a liar I ...

What dance gave me and why access to the arts matters: Commentary

For many children in our community, arts nonprofits open a new world where they can be seen, supported and inspired.

Piper Rockelle is on OnlyFans. It’s reopening a debate about child stardom.

Childhood YouTube star and influencer Piper Rockelle joined OnlyFans. Now 18, she wants to set the record straight on her narrative.

How ‘Heated Rivalry’ became a joyful community: ‘It gave us a reason to dance’

The hit TV series has spurred fans to create dance parties and merch themed to the show, creating a welcoming community with ...

Asking Eric: How to request more dance technique lessons?

"It’s tricky to bring this up as we don’t want to criticize their teaching style, but we also want to feel that we, and the ...
Mankato Free Press

Try not to step on toes in snow-clearing dance

MANKATO — After every major snow like the one that dropped 8-9 inches on Mankato Sunday into Monday, there’s a dance that occurs on city streets. The challenge comes in that both residents and city ...