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Dance | Definition, Characteristics, Types, History, People, & Facts
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dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.
Dance is a powerful impulse, but the art of dance is that impulse channeled by skillful performers into something that becomes intensely expressive and that may delight spectators who feel no wish to dance themselves. These two concepts of the art of dance—dance as a powerful impulse and dance as a skillfully choreographed art practiced largely by a professional few—are the two most important connecting ideas running through any consideration of the subject. In dance, the connection between the two concepts is stronger than in some other arts, and neither can exist without the other.
Although the above broad definition covers all forms of the art, philosophers and critics throughout history have suggested different definitions of dance that have amounted to little more than descriptions of the kind of dance with which each writer was most familiar. Thus, Aristotle’s statement in the Poetics that dance is rhythmic movement whose purpose is “to represent men’s characters as well as what they do and suffer” refers to the central role that dance played in classical Greek theatre, where the chorus through its movements reenacted the themes of the drama during lyric interludes.
The English ballet master John Weaver, writing in 1721, argued on the other hand that “Dancing is an elegant, and regular movement, harmoniously composed of beautiful Attitudes, and contrasted graceful Posture of the Body, and parts thereof.
” Weaver’s description reflects very clearly the kind of dignified and courtly movement that characterized the ballet of his time, with its highly formalized aesthetics and lack of forceful emotion. The 19th-century French dance historian Gaston Vuillier also emphasized the qualities of grace, harmony, and beauty, distinguishing “true” dance from the supposedly crude and spontaneous movements of early man:
The choreographic art . . . was probably unknown to the earlier ages of humanity. Savage man, wandering in forests, devouring the quivering flesh of his spoils, can have known nothing of those rhythmic postures which reflect sweet and caressing sensations entirely alien to his moods. The nearest approach to such must have been the leaps and bounds, the incoherent gestures, by which he expressed the joys and furies of his brutal life.
John Martin, the 20th-century dance critic, almost ignored the formal aspect of dance in emphasizing its role as a physical expression of inner emotion.
In doing so, he betrayed his own sympathy toward the Expressionist school of modern American dance: “At the root of all these varied manifestations of dancing . . . lies the common impulse to resort to movement to externalise states which we cannot externalise by rational means. This is basic dance.”
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A truly universal definition of dance must, therefore, return to the fundamental principle that dance is an art form or activity that utilizes the body and the range of movement of which the body is capable. Unlike the movements performed in everyday living, dance movements are not directly related to work, travel, or survival. Dance may, of course, be made up of movements associated with these activities, as in the work dances common to many cultures, and it may even accompany such activities. But even in the most practical dances, movements that make up the dance are not reducible to those of straightforward labour; rather, they involve some extra qualities such as self-expression, aesthetic pleasure, and entertainment.
This article discusses the techniques and components of dance as well as the aesthetic principles behind its appreciation as an art. Various types of dance are discussed with emphasis on their style and choreography. The history of dance in various regions is treated in a number of articles; see dance, African; music and dance, Oceanic; dance, Western; arts, Central Asian; arts, East Asian; arts, Islamic; dance, Native American; arts, South Asian; and arts, Southeast Asian. The interaction between dance and other art forms is discussed in folk dance.
The Dance Move Glossary – 50+ Popular Moves To Know
Welcome to STEEZY's dance move glossary!
Think of it as a wiki-page that covers the most popular dance moves from viral videos, club dance floors, and Hip Hop history – basically, all the moves you might wanna learn as a beginner dancer.
Each move in the glossary comes with a little background info, a demo video, and a link to a FREE tutorial so you can learn it step-by-step on STEEZY Studio.
Use this post to look up that one move you’ve always always wanted to learn, or brush up on all the most popular moves at once.
Got a move that you wanna learn that's not listed here? Comment below!
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This dance popped AWF on TikTok in 2021.
It’s normally done facing away from your camera, as if you’re walking away with a fun little bounce in your step (and booty 😜).
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A Body Roll is one of those undeniably sexy dance moves that everyone should learn, and this arched back version really turns up the heat!
It’s popular on TikTok because it allows you to highlight your booty despite the fact that it’s not too difficult to learn.
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This move has been a favorite of trending music artists like Megan Thee Stallion and TikTokers worldwide, but it’s actually been around for the majority of the 2000s!
Even though the move mimics a baby throwing a tantrum on the floor, the booty popping motion makes it suggestive enough for any baddie routine. ;)
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The “Bang Bang Bang” dance move, choreographed by Parris Goebel, is legendary for how it blends sharpness and fluidity with total ease.
Even years after the song release, this move is still gaining new fans!
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The Bankhead Bounce comes from west Atlanta, which is known as “Bankhead.”
It was popularized by an Atlanta rapper named Diamond Atkins who also made a song to go with the dance.
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No surprise, the 90s TV show The Simpsons was the inspiration for this move!
The arm position and gliding motion is meant to mimic the stance Bart Simpson would use when riding his skateboard on the show.
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This dance was created as part of YouTube comedy skit by @youfunnyb.
He used the dance as a goofy moment in his video, so approach this move with a sense of fun and playfulness!
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The dance move Biz Markie, named after the late rapper Biz Markie, is an energizing move that you can use in social settings while hanging out on the dance floor.
With that swaggy arm swing and hip movement, you’ll be well on your way to looking groovy and cool.
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This move is super popular on TikTok and it pops~ up in a lot of dance routines, so if you love a sexy little moment, the Side to Side Booty Pop is for you.
It allows you to make eye contact with your audience in the front while you lift and pop your booty on both the left and right side.
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This move was popularized by the rapper Blueface and his song “Thotiana.”
Throughout the music video, Blueface and his friends hit the Bust Down as they groove to the song.
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This move comes from a Miami rap group called Gucci Crew II, who had a song of the same name and would do this dance along with the song.
The name of the move and song references the line of Cabbage Patch Dolls that got popular in the 80s.
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The “CitiRokk” was popularized by dancer and TikToker Cityboyrio in 2018.
He started doing this specific set of grooves on TikTok and it took over the entire app within months!
He was inspired by Chris Tucker’s character in the popular movie Rush Hour, who dances in his car with Jackie Chan.
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The original Dougie dance was inspired by Dougie Fresh and his smooth dance style.
Eventually, the move made it to California where it took on elements of the Jerkin’ movement.
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The “DDU-DU DDU-DU'' dance move, choreographed by Kyle Hanagami and Kiel Tutin, is one of those moves that will have you feeling like a real boss.
It serves some seriously quick arm movement sprinkled with a bit of sass.
Combined with the incredible visual and the BOP of a song itself, the “DDU-DU DDU-DU'' dance shook the K-Pop industry and all of its fans.
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The “Fancy” dance move, choreographed by Kiel Tutin and Lee Jung lee for TWICE, has a fun, bubblegum bounce to it that's unforgettable!
If you're a Once, or even just a general K-Pop fan, this move is a must-learn.
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The Floss first started taking off when a young dancer known as The Backpack Kid posted videos of himself doing the dance on social media.
It took over every social platform and news show, and every celebrity wanted to prove whether they could do the deceptively tricky-looking move.
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Long before groups like BTS and BLACKPINK became household names in the US, Psy was making history with his smash hit and music video for "Gangnam Style"!
The signature "Gangnam Style" dance move, choreographed by Lee Ju-sun, has a super cheerful element to it with its bouncy steps.
If you want to have fun while working on your stamina, this is the move to do.
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Back in the 2000s, "Gee" by Girls Generation held the title for one of the most viewed K-Pop music videos on record!
And just like the song itself, the main “Gee” dance move, choreographed by the SM Choreography Team, has a cute but sassy vibe to it.
Definitely a K-Pop move you don’t want to miss out on!
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The Grapevine is one of the oldest moves that people still do today, dating back to early 1900s Ballroom dancing.
But in Hip Hop and street dance, it’s less about gliding across the floor and more about bouncing and grooving to fun music.
It’s THE perfect footwork pattern for line dances or any move that travels across the floor.
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A hair whip adds an extra flirty touch to any sexy choreography and it translates easily to casual dance settings like the club!
If you really wanna slay the dance floor, this move is a must-learn.
P.S. Keep in mind, you don’t need to have a bunch of hair to do the flip motion.
It’s really more about the attitude. ;)
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This move first emerged in the Jazz dance era as a side to side move that could be paired with the Charleston.
Eventually, the Happy Feet was re-adapted by House and Hip Hop dancers to involve a jumping motion that could work with fast-paced club music.
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The move “Hit Dem Folks” was coined and popularized by Georgia rapper Bankroll Fresh in 2015.
It was originally considered the dance move for non-dancers - you know, the people who would be out and about at clubs or parties, but didn’t do a lot of dancing... unless something with a fire bass beat came on.
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Ever see the “Flex” music video by Rich Homie Quan where he’s hitting a little groove?
Well that little groove inspired a huge viral dance!
Rapper iHeartMemphis loved the groove so much that he created a short dance based entirely around it, along with a song and music video called “Hit the Quan” as a tribute.
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In the 90’s, a Hip Hop group called Digital Underground came out with a song called "The Humpty Dance."
The dance they did in the music video got so popular, that it became party staple.
The Humpty Dance can feel like a full-body workout but it's super fun to do!
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Remember the show Soul Train from back in the 60’s and 70’s?
The original “Jerk” dance move comes from that era, but since then, it’s been modified and revamped for the 2010s.
It was created for freestyling and dance battling, but now, it’s a popular social dance too.
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This viral social dance comes from Zay Hilfigerrr and his song “Juju on that Beat.”
It’s meant to be done at parties when you just wanna swag out with friends.
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Knee spins can be executed with a feminine or masculine energy, making them a universally loved move.
And while they may look tricky to execute, they’re surprisingly simple!
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The “Love Shot” dance move, choreographed by Mihawk Back, is all about starting off sharp and ending with a wavy body motion.
It's a move that's universally loved by K-Pop fans since it has such a powerful vibe!
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The “Mic Drop” dance move, choreographed by Lyle Beniga, has a swaggy vibe that'll have you feeling yourself!
Plus, it's the perfect move to break out when you wanna imagine you're putting some haters in their place. ;)
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This move was popularized by rapper 2 Milly’s song and music video, “Milly Rock.”
It’s full-body, swaggy dance that’s perfect for social settings.
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The Monestary dance move was named after a popular dance club in St. Louis, called club Monestary.
Some call this move the Chicken Head, while others say it’s similar to the Chicken Head.
Bottom line is, when it comes to social dancing and party scenes, the Monestary is a fun groove that'll work with a lot of songs.
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The Moonwalk is one of the most popular dance moves of all time.
It was popularized by Michael Jackson, however, the dance existed long before MJ took the stage!
It was first called the Backslide, and you could see it being executed by dancers as early as the 1930s, especially in Jazz performances. It later became a staple in the Popping community.
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This dance was created by the rap group We Are Toonz who had a song called “Drop That #NaeNae.”
It’s frequently paired up with the Whip dance move, and it’s all about wilding out and having fun on the dance floor.
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This version of the Smurf blew up in the 90s at clubs and parties.
It’s a great Hip Hop move that you can add your own swag to since it allows you to both bounce and rock to the beat!
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This move is a hot girl staple that you’ve probably seen in tons of TikTok routines and dance videos!
It’s simple, sexy, and easy to apply to any vibey song.
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This move was named after the preppy college kids who were starting to go to clubs in the 80s.
The kids would do this easygoing rock move in order to keep themselves from sweating in their nice clothes!
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The Reebok was named after the Reebok shoe brand just as it was taking over the shelves during the 1980s.
The move is often paired up with the Cabbage Patch since both moves became crazes around the same time.
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The Reject is a foundational movement of Jerkin' – a Hip Hop style that comes from California.
It's meant to look like you're skipping backward as if you're rejecting something in front of you.
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This dance is named after the 90s movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Your arms and legs are meant to look floppy and silly like an animated cartoon character!
It’s the perfect move to use with a fun 80s or 90s Hip Hop track.
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The Running Man was arguably one of the most popular social dances throughout the 80s and 90s.
It was featured on TV shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and tons of celebrities would use the move in music videos and stage performances.
It’s all about pumping your arms and going full out to match the energy of the song you’re getting down to!
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Ah, yes! That one TikTok move that’s popped up in every other dance challenge!
I mean, who doesn’t want to try this smooth combo move with hip action, right?
The Scoop Arm Into Hip combo allows you to look both sassy and powerful at the same time, so be sure to make eye contact with your audience (or camera lens) and exude some confident energy as you hit it.
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You may have seen it on Fortnite, but the Shoot was originally popularized by the rapper BlocBoy JB and his song “Shoot.”
Then, it became even more popular when BlocBoy JB brought the dance to his music video collab with Drake for “Look Alive.”
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The “Sorry, Sorry” dance move, choreographed by Nick Bass and Trent Dickens, is basically a bounce with a cool hand gesture.
Since Super Junior was one of the first K-Pop bands to become a mainstream, global success, this move is still considered a favorite over a decade after it came out!
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The Spongebob was originally created in the 90’s as a Baltimore club dance. Baltimore club music was known for it’s fast-paced music so that’s why the dance is so bouncy and quick.
The Spongebob became even more popular amongst dancers in 2010 during the Jerking era.
What’s funny is that the name has nothing to do with the cartoon SpongeBob! The final name for the move emerged on the streets of Baltimore, but the cartoon wasn't a cited inspiration for the move when it first appeared in clubs.
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The Steve Martin is one of those dance moves that can't help but smile while doing – it’s linked to the famous actor and comedian Steve Martin!
Some of the crazy moves he used to hit in 70’s movies became the inspiration for this dance, which went on to become even more popular in the 80's.
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The Swagg Bouncee was popularized by choreographer Lil Rich Swagg who would use the groove throughout his choreography and social posts.
You wanna stay steezy throughout the move by keeping a laidback, confident energy as you rock from side to side.
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Taemin's “MOVE” dance routine, choreographed by Koharu Sugawara, is known for being a tricky piece to master.
But the most popular move from the choreography is all about the theme, “less is more."
A life lesson intertwined in a dance lesson?! We are here for it!
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The Carlton dance move was popularized by the show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
The actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who played the character Carlton and created the dance, has said he was inspired by the movements Bruce Springsteen makes in his video, “Dancing In The Dark.”
It’s meant to be a little silly and comedic, so have fun widdit!
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Similarly to the Reebok, this move is named after a well-known shoe brand – Fila!
There are two versions of this move that are based on slightly different grooves, but the moves are similar enough that you can learn ‘em both and use them to the same song.
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This move was popularized through a TikTok challenge where groups of friends would walk in front of the camera one at a time and Throw it Back right on the bass beat of the viral “Throw it Back” sound from TikToker Tay.
Due to the body rolling and booty movements, the dance is considered pretty feminine, but if you’re a guy, fear not – it looks good on everybody.
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Though it’s nothing new, Twerking has become one of the most popular dance moves in current culture.
So if you’re ready to hop on the Twerk train, this basic version is the best place to start!
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Twerking in a squat position is another classic baddie move, but this version allows you to play with your levels a little more!
And ever since Megan Thee Stallion released “Hot Girl Summer,” dropping into a squat position for a ground-shaking Twerk has been the go-to move for femmes everywhere.
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Learning how to shake your booty is surprisingly easy – you just have to go into the process with a relaxed attitude (and relaxed muscles ;))
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a ton of junk in your trunk in order to make it shake.
It's all about rocking your hips from side to side and allowing your booty to jiggle by releasing the tension in your back muscles.
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Twerking on the floor is one of those sexy dance moves that seems to be part of every other routine, workout, and dance challenge!
Learn this move so you can slay on TikTok, in dance class, or in the bedroom.
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Remember that song by rapper DJ Unk from the early 2000’s, called "Walk It Out"?
That move they did in the video became a fun party dance, that's still used to this day!
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ITZY's “Wannabe” dance move, choreographed by Lee Jung lee, is a fancy shoulder shimmy that just screams confidence.
As a group, ITZY is all about self-acceptance and self-love, so you can totally bring your personal swag to this one.
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This dance was created in the early 2000s, but it was repopularized by the dancer King Imprint in 2013 who was emulating driving a car in his videos.
As you do this move, you wanna really emphasize the idea that you’re grabbing a steering wheel and turning it as if you’re about to drift!
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This hard-hitting, fun dance move comes from Dallas, and was first popularized by DJs!
You want to pretend like you’re running into a wall when you hit the Woah – when the bass hits, you’ll freeze your body and then bounce off that imaginary wall with a little reverb.
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This is a dance that was recently revitalized in 2011 when a song called “Wop” came out, however, the dance has been around for quite a while!
The Wop actually came out in the 80s, and there were several songs that referenced the dance.
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The Wu Tang is a fast-paced, strong, aggressive dance that should make you feel like you’re battling someone in the club.
Although, it’s likely that the name has nothing to do with the rap group of the same name!
While the exact birthplace of the Wu Tang is contested, most dancers agree that it emerged in Philadelphia and eventually became a staple move in the Florida dance scene.
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8 Easy Steps to Failure as a New Development Manager / Sudo Null IT News
Congratulations - you are a new manager! No, honestly, wholeheartedly. Do you hear the sarcasm in your voice? Well, sorry, I tried my best, but of course, along with the excitement, there is a share of doubt and sadness.
You will probably have to go through all the things that I and many others have gone through. You worked as a software engineer for many years (or insert another profession here), showed yourself well, earned the title of “senior” and were considered an informal leader in the team. Probably, until now they were a team leader. Perhaps for some time they even resisted this “promotion”, did not want to leave programming, lose their skills. But in fact, they were afraid that they would not cope. Finally, somehow you were persuaded to take a risk - and here you are. From Lead Engineer to New Manager. nine0003
How to succeed in a new role? How to go through all the steps again and achieve the level of results and trust that everyone expects, especially yourself? Hundreds of books and thousands of blogs are trying to find these answers, so I won't pretend I have the secret to success. But I know a few ways that will absolutely guarantee you failure.
There will surely be a storm in the comments.
Your company may expect managers to continue programming in part, working in two roles. My experience, and it seems the experience of many others, is that this is usually a road to nowhere. It is impossible to sit on two chairs and give enough attention to each of the two jobs, so you will fail in both. If you are lucky with the company, then you will almost be forced to sign a waiver of programming. nine0003
Okay, even if you're kind of expected to code, that's definitely not the main task now. It's about what your attempts to code say about the uncertainty of what to do in your new role. So you turn to work that is familiar and comfortable. This may be of short-term benefit in some projects and give you a sense of comfort, but I guarantee that you are moving away from your main goals. You hurt the long-term results of the team and also do not grow in a new profession.
It is unlikely that anyone will want to take and give up valuable and hard-earned technical experience. This article provides some good options for managers who want to keep their coding practice going.
The manager has two important responsibilities: to develop the team and to bring value to the business. And I would say that you should prioritize in that order. The first reinforces the second.
The typical picture of efficient work is completing projects, releasing features, fixing bugs, etc. And if you managed to avoid the “lead programmer” trap and avoid daily programming, then you are somehow trying to satisfy the habitual need for daily tasks in order to get that sense of usefulness. This often leads to a situation where the person acts as a project manager or taskmaster: assigning tickets, tracking metrics, requesting status updates, discussing the architecture, keeping history, and so on. In short, focused on work . You tick off the list every day and feel that things are moving forward.
It is. But that's only half the job. Light half. Because the other half is harder, it's unlike anything you've done before, and it's probably where you lack experience the most.
This is the growth of your team. To help people grow not only technically, but also in productivity. Look for ways to improve interaction. Talk one on one, listen, teach. It turns out that these “easy” activities are difficult part. And if you ignore it, you block most of the performance. You will achieve a result, but it will be far from the maximum potential of the team. You will show an increase in efficiency, but not true progress. You will never seriously raise the bar - and you won't know why.
The effectiveness of a team starts with the employees themselves, not with their work.
In the past, it was easy for you, as an individual worker, to evaluate the performance of your work: “today I implemented two features”, “fixed this crazy bug”, “all tests passed”. These are tangible units of work tied to group results. And the commits have your name. It is easy to see the work of a particular employee and evaluate him by how much his result brings the team closer to their goals.
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But now most of your influence is in second order effects. They are more difficult to relate to the work of the team. Adding to the confusion is that your work is no longer formalized as a clear list. You are not even always sure that you are doing some kind of “work”.
Therefore, as a new manager, you usually grab a few specific tasks and do them in order to achieve a sense of completion, usefulness. At the same time, probably overestimating the actual importance of these tasks. Presentations, budgets, status reports, Scrum artifacts, you can count it, but it's not work. In essence, your work is determined by the accomplishments of the team. Their achievements - here is the main target. Ultimately, your value is measured by their success. Focus on the team and what they need to be successful.
Have you clearly formulated for yourself what you expect from the team? From every person? Did you tell them?
It is quite natural for us to think that another person's mind works in the same way as ours.
That we have the same discipline, motivation and logic. And this leads to many assumptions. If you and I are looking at the same set of tasks with the same specifications, then naturally we should come to the same conclusions about how and when this work will be done. Oh well. This is how we hand out tasks with some information, but with unstated and assumed expectations. And you know what happens in such cases. nine0003
When assigning a task, make sure you agree on assumptions and expectations.
“Just remember to document your findings and then review them with the team before writing any code.”
“This story blocks QA, so it's your top priority. I'm assuming you need 30 minutes to pause your current job. If the story can't be done before the end of the day, let me know as soon as possible. This is your personal decision-making model, as it were you did it. You simply assume that this is how it will be. But of course, you didn’t formulate them, and when the result doesn’t match, you will experience disappointment in others.
This is very demotivating and demoralizing for the team. If you have expectations about their performance, it's best to let them know. Can't be forced to guess. And if you are not sure about your expectations, then take the time to understand yourself and understand them. This is your job, your responsibility to the team, and probably the expectations of your boss. nine0003
You are a new manager and you want to impress your boss. "Of course we can do it", yes, yes, yes. Making promises that the team can't keep. I'm sure most of us have been on the other side. You are given unrealistic deadlines and tasks that you never agreed to. What do you think of your boss? Of course, the team can pull together and deliver the impossible, but I'm sure the story won't end there. Your boss now looks great - and will just keep making the same promises. Pretty soon, the team runs out of patience, people started quitting, moving to other teams, or leaving the company altogether.
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It's hard to go against the current, but you have to stop. We need to protect the team. How to do it? For starters, don't be a hero. Do not immediately answer “yes” to any request from your boss, clients, or business partners. Buy yourself some time and involve the team in making commitments. To the extent possible, show employees the big picture. Why is this important to the company? How will it affect customers? What are they really asking of us? And most importantly, involve the team in the decision: “Given all the information, what do you think we can do?” nine0003
Sometimes you will have no choice but to take and issue orders, but it is much better if the team is involved in the discussion.
Standing on a chair and issuing orders is not leadership. It often happens that the manager coordinates the work and distributes tasks. But don't confuse this with leadership. Heavier command distribution is often a symptom of what we call micromanagement—it causes teams to lose their ability to work autonomously.
Employees expect all decisions to come from you. And in the end you will become a bottleneck for the team. You have created an inefficient group that simply makes habitual movements, waits for the next task, and mindlessly performs it.
The leader inspires, not commands. It paints a picture of the goal and sets a direction, not a direction. It instills a shared sense of purpose and meaning. Provides enough context through the mission, strategy, and objectives for people to make the right decisions.
If you've managed to avoid most of these mistakes, I have a personal challenge for you. This is what distinguishes a team leader from an ordinary manager, a student from a teacher, a beginner from a pro. nine0003
When you were a developer, you must have had heated discussions about project, design, technology choices, programming methods, and the like. But the real problems of people, personal conflicts and complaints? Well, usually the boss does it, if anyone cares at all.
Guess what? Now you're the boss and it's all flying towards you. One of the employees drags you into a problem or someone outside wants to solve some incident. But more often than not, you personally see the problem with certain actions and behaviors. They don't align with your values or the values of the team - and you really need to get on with it. You tense up and the mind starts coming up with all sorts of excuses and reasons to avoid it. But it is at this very moment that your courage and professional qualities are tested. The most important point. This is the best opportunity for you to make real change in the organization. It is in moments like these that you help people to rise to the next level (including yourself). A positive attitude towards such situations is the secret to building a high-performing team. nine0003
How not to be afraid of tough conversations and solve problems face to face? We need to stop running after them. Like many other skills, the only way to learn is through practice.
In a sense, you are coding in production here. But there are ways to prepare and certain tactics that increase your chances of a good outcome. There are a lot of tips on the Internet, so look for - and choose some technique to try. Perhaps you should start with the book "The Most Important Conversations".
Here are some basics:
- Try to solve the problem as soon as possible. The longer the delay, the more difficult the conversation.
- Be specific and give examples. This is another reason to quickly raise an issue while the information is fresh in your head.
- Get ready. Think about how to start a conversation, and most importantly, what you want to get out of this conversation. What is the main message and what is the desired outcome? Think about the person's possible reactions, questions, and responses, and consider how to respond. nine0073 The conversation should focus on the behavior or actions, not the person. Instead of saying "you are disrespectful", try "when you do X, it looks disrespectful".
- Choose an appropriate time and place. Intercepting a person in the hallway can be great for quick feedback, especially to reinforce a previous conversation. But if a long and tough conversation is expected, then make sure that there is a private place for it and enough time. The worst thing is to schedule some small time slot and then break off, leaving the conversation unfinished. nine0074
- Of course, the best plan is not to have one. Do not bring the situation to complex clashes, but solve problems from the very beginning, to escalation. Regular and effective employee interviews are a great opportunity to discuss issues while they are small or non-existent.
It's a good idea to focus on the consequences of their actions. Influence on others or negative and non-obvious consequences for the person himself. When I first prepared for such a conversation, it was very scary, I suffered for several days. But everything went much easier than in the apocalyptic picture that my imagination painted.
That conversation really helped and greatly simplified further communication. So get over the fear - it won't be as bad as you think, and the results are worth it. Your team deserves it, and you will thank yourself. nine0003
Remember the years you spent learning the latest technologies, tools, languages, frameworks in your quest to become a great engineer? The role of the manager does not change anything here. Management is a skill, an art, a practice. It is an ability that you acquire over time. It requires the same effort and dedication to learning as an engineer.
I have found that many of the same successful methods that I used as a programmer work in management. Blogs, books, conferences and social networks. For every article on container management in Kubernetes, there is an article on team scaling with Lean methodology. For every book on learning Golang, there is a book on effective negotiation strategies. And for every lecture at the microservices monitoring conference, there is a summary of best practices for learning about a team using metrics and metrics.
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Okay, I exaggerated. In fact, the ratio of resources about technology and management is more like 100:1.
There are bad managers and there are excellent managers. Beginners and Experts. As in programming, there is a natural gift, but the main and decisive factor is the constant thirst to learn and improve your skill level.
When I moved from developers to managers, I felt overwhelmed, but also invigorating. Start all over again and study so much ... but I learn so much. I can define my personality in a whole new way. nine0003
I have a long way to go. When I pass it, I may write about how to succeed. For now, I'm concentrating on just not failing.
Strip club dancer: I'm shy in everyday life 18+ | Chita.ru
The pursuit of beauty leads people to art galleries, theaters, good music concerts and... striptease clubs. Such as "Roxy" - where each girl with a mysterious pseudonym is the embodiment of the most secret desires and sensual grace.
About how the work of a striptease dancer is built and a little bit about her personal life, Vlada, a dancer at the Roxy strip club, told Chita.Ru news agency. nine0107
- How did you start dancing in strip clubs?
- I was introduced to the striptease industry by a classmate. Then I was only 17 years old - and it was a huge secret. I was terribly afraid!
- Why did you choose striptease and not another kind of dance?
- This job pays well and helps you achieve financial independence. In addition, I have always had an interest in pole dancing, although, if we talk about directions, even Russian folk dancers could dance. nine0003
Photo: photos from Vlada's archive
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- Is it difficult to maintain good physical shape?
- If you initially lead a healthy lifestyle, then no, it's not difficult.
I have never been on a diet, I love sweets very much! From sports, I can only mention mountaineering and cross-fit.
- What are the requirements for dancers at Roxy? Are they hard to match? nine0107
- Of course, there are requirements for girls. The dancer "Roxy" should be beautiful, slim, well-groomed, competent. If a girl is pretty, but at the same time she absolutely cannot dance, choreographers are always ready to teach her. Working at Roxy and keeping yourself in good shape is quite easy, because the directors of the club are very loyal people, always ready to meet halfway. Their girls are pampered: solariums, gyms, make-up artists. They do everything to make the girl feel beautiful and desirable, and this, of course, is reflected in her work. Taking care of yourself when you have been given so much is very easy. nine0003
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- Probably, many Roxy visitors dream of looking into the dressing room - what do you do between performances?
- Yes, many. The curiosity of the club's guests takes over, and now our crazy menu even has a special item - a tour of the dressing room. Behind the scenes, we have a fuss - constant dressing up, repetitions of the show program in front of mirrors. Well, without tea-buns-phones, of course, nowhere. nine0003
- How is the preparation for the performance going: who comes up with the image, outfit, thinks through the music?
- In different ways, sometimes it's enough to scroll through the program in my head and that's it - I'm ready. And sometimes it takes time, the choreographer stands above his soul: “Come on, get together already!” Preparation, in general, is easy - we have our own seamstress, art director and DJ, who competently adjusts the light and selects the music.
- How is your relationship with other dancers?
- The team is cool, there are, of course, disagreements, but more often about work, and nothing more.
All creative people have disputes, but we solve everything very quickly, no one has canceled compromises.
- Does the dancer have growth prospects?
- It's really hard to climb the career ladder in the field of dance, unless you're a real dancer, of course. Most often, girls just get married - because such beauties are in great demand - and end their careers. Many open their own business and dance at the same time. I think the main thing is to grow in your own eyes, develop and achieve what you want. nine0003
- How many years can you work in striptease?
- You can work as long as you are ready to look after and take care of your appearance. Everyone is different. Cosmetology is now at the highest level!
- What are you planning to do when it will no longer be possible to continue your dancing career in striptease?
- My plans are a secret for the whole world, but I can say that I have two majors behind me, a lot of interests in life.
Now only to improve and develop, and nothing is impossible! nine0003
- How does night work affect your life? Is there time for other hobbies?
- Night life is easier for me than for many others, I am an owl. And waking up not by an alarm clock at 9.00, but closer to dinner ... for me it's perfect! There is plenty of time for hobbies. Each dancer can make a convenient work schedule. At least a month sweat or m work, and travel for two.
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- I heard that you made a serious mountain climb. Can you tell us more about it?
- Mountains... that's a bit of a separate issue. I'm into climbing. Recently, I coped with a difficult task - I passed the standards and climbed the Kazbek peak and the highest mountain peak in Russia, Elbrus, in 10 days. I took the flag of our club "Roxy" with me. For this ascent, I received the badge of honor "Alpinist of Russia".
The next goal will be the title of "Snow Leopard", so I and the flag will have to visit more than one mountain. nine0003
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- Do you have a soul mate? How does she feel about your work?
- Yes. There is no negativity, he only admires and is proud of me.
- Do you freely talk about your profession to your friends?
- I'm not shy about dancing in a strip club. This is a kind of art and creativity. When I talk, everyone reacts differently. From "how cool" to "how it went". How many people, so many opinions. nine0003
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- Are there often people who do not share the concepts of a striptease dancer and a girl of easy virtue?
- Yes, it happens. And it’s even useless to argue with some, but I don’t see the point in proving something to strangers, trying to justify that you are really guilty, so I just try to communicate with such people to a minimum.
Although now it is easier than before. People come to admire, communicate, have fun. Regular visitors have no such thoughts. So stereotypes are slowly but surely breaking down. nine0003
- Is the striptease industry developed in Chita? Is Roxy different from clubs in other cities?
- This area is quite developed in Chita, but there is always something to grow and strive for. "Roxy" differs, first of all, in working conditions. You feel the care and responsibility for each dancer from the management. In other cities, this is not the case, the boss is the boss, not a friend.
- In what direction is the modern striptease industry developing: does it consist only of “pole dancing” and private performances? What's in Roxy? nine0107
- People began to perceive striptease as a serious interesting show with professional dancers and sportswomen, and not as a half-naked variety show. Roxy has all the main services of the modern strip industry.
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- What is he like as a visitor to a strip club? Successful businessman, office clerk?
- Yes, very different. But any visitor is long-awaited for us, and it does not matter who he is and with what mood he came. nine0003
- Only men come?
- No, about 25% of 100 girls are girls. Very often couples come, just fun companies. Sometimes girls come up and ask to show how to dance for a guy because they want to give him a present.
- How can I learn striptease? Who was your mentor?
- You can learn both at school and by yourself. In "Roxy" before you are released on stage, the choreographer is ready to work with you. I am mostly self-taught - before, no one provided the opportunity to practice on the pylons. Now there are even championships, and pole dancing has been recognized as an official sport. nine0003
- How does it feel to be a sexual object?
- An object? I definitely don't feel like them! But the fact that I am beautiful and everyone looks at me with admiration - I feel it.
