Welcome everyone to week 3 of Dance Dance Danseur! This one is simultaneously the most interesting, and concerning, episode yet. Why? Well lets jump in and find out! Now normally I start these posts talking about the production, but you know what Danseur looks like. It looks good! So instead lets skip straight into what … Continue reading Dance Dance Danseur – 3 [What Does It Mean to Be Manly]
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