Go ahead – take the first step. Ask yourself why you want to dance. What drives people to want to learn social dancing? “My daughter’s wedding is coming up.” “We’re going on a cruise.” “I’m planning to go to South America on vacation this summer.” Whatever the reason, you just know you want to dance….
…a song that never ends.
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Practice Partner…It Takes Two to Tango
You need a practice partner because ballroom dancing is not a solo activity. In fact, for young and old alike, learning to ballroom dance is an excellent way to develop your social skills. When you’re on the dance floor, you have to be comfortable with your partner regardless of who it may be. Dancing…
Electro Swing…Funky Feel-Good Music
Electro Swing…wow, love this music. It’s so jazzy and it takes you back to the 1930s and 1940s. You can’t help but move to that heavy beat. Particularly delicious are the groove and musical breaks. It’s easy to become a moving participant with the music as opposed to a listener on the sidelines. Exactly what…
Lindy Hop Dancing, Yeah, It’s Still Cool
Do you sometimes feel like you were born in the wrong decade? Or, in some cases, the wrong century? Are you a person who can’t get enough of the Swing music that started in the 1920s? That snappy, upbeat, feel-good music deserves a dance that is happy, carefree, and fun. Undoubtedly, it was made for Lindy Hop…
Foxtrot Styles Explained…American vs. International
Foxtrot is known as the “Dancer’s Dance” because it requires great skill to make it look easy. A common question is, “What is the difference between American and International Foxtrot styles?” Before we get to that, let’s first take a look at the similarities between these two styles. Frame A supportive and solid frame is how the…
New Vogue Style Dancing
A fellow blogger, the author of ABC of Spirit Talk w/Carolyn Page, lives in Australia. She loves to dance with her husband. They dance International Ballroom and Latin as well as New Vogue style. New Vogue style is very popular in her country. (Here’s a recent post that Carolyn has published about what dancing means…
Learn How to Dance…Yea or Nay?
Absolutely, positively YEA! Well, only if you want to have more fun at any activity that includes or is based around music. Learn how to dance so that when you go to clubs, concerts, cruises, weddings, holiday events, block parties, or dances, you can participate. Dancing is key to keeping a fit body and mind….
What is the Best Dance for a Couple to Learn?
Best dance for a couple? This is a question we get asked quite often. And, it’s a tricky one since those who ask it assume that you only need to learn one type of dance to get by on the dance floor. Not so. You know how there are different types of music? Well, there…
3 Argentine Tango Milonga Posts I Like
It’s impossible to deny the popularity of Argentine Tango. As a result, dancers need places to dance it. Not to worry, because many cities and suburbs have an Argentine Tango milonga nearby. By the way, for those who don’t know what that is, it’s a social event where you dance 3 dances: Tango, Vals, and…
Become a Better Ballroom Dancer – Master the Tango
Tango. Whether you’re dancing American, International, or Argentine style, there’s nothing quite like it. It’s a daring competitive dance, but also an emotional social dance. One thing is for sure, if you want to become a better ballroom dancer, you’ll need to master the Tango. First, a bit of Tango history. If you want more…