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Getting Physical with Dance Games

Hi. I learned a bunch of things about myself recently physically playing dance games that I feel like I need to write down somewhere so that I can share this knowledge with others in some sort of cohesive form, instead of being a stream-of-consciousness discord session. So here they are!   Ergonomics and Posture Posture is the most important thing I think any player should develop on their quest for dance game greatness. Not only does playing with good posture make you look cool, it's also good for your body long term and makes the game more comfortable.  Regardless if you are using the bar or not using the bar when you play, striving for good posture is important. I recommend recording a video of yourself and paying attention to where your butt, back, and body are and how they're angled when you are playing. I have noticed that a lot of players, will fall into a habit where they have their back at an angle when using the bar that leads to an uneven distribution of their cente...