The Waltz is the Mother of Modern Ballroom Dances. Many people aren’t aware that there are a few different types of Waltz. In this post, we’ll get into the origins of Waltz, take a look at the 4 most popular styles, and examine some of the ways Waltz shows up in our lives. Here’s little…
Category: The Ballroom Dances
How Long Does it Take to Learn Salsa Dancing?
It seems like everybody wants to learn Salsa. Salsa dancers are admired because they’re sexy, spontaneous, and clearly having fun. To be sure, if you can dance Salsa, you’ll have no shortage of dance partners. How long will it take to learn Salsa? The amount of time it takes to learn depends on four things….
Cha Cha Basics – Cha Cha Cha is Fun Fun Fun!
Here are a few of the basics you need to know about Cha Cha Cha. It arrived on the scene in the 1950s when some performers began to slow down the Mambo tempo. The result of this change was the creation of what became known as ‘Triple Mambo’ or Cha Cha Cha, named after the…
Bachata Styles Explained…A Whole Lotta Bachata
A Whole Lotta Bachata is everything you need to know about the different styles of one of the Dominican Republic’s signature dances. Let’s face it, everybody loves the Bachata. To begin with, it’s romantic, sexy, and gets your blood going. Secondly, you get to let it all hang out as you dance to its provocative rhythms…
My Heart Beats to the Rhythm of Love
If our heart is to beat to the rhythm of love, we first must learn to love ourselves. That’s a given, but, let’s be honest here, there’s nothing like being on the receiving end of love. Above all else, don’t you really just want someone to love? When you’re in the rhythm of love, your…
Balboa Basics: I’m Gonna Learn a New Dance
I want to learn a new dance. Well, it’s not exactly a new dance. In fact, it’s pretty old. But it’s new to me. Even though I’ve only actually seen one couple do it, I’m loving the Swingy feel of the Balboa. So begins my new dance journey to learn Balboa basics. A bit of…
Learn to Dance Bachata – Start Today!
Thinking about going to a Latin club to dance? If the answer is, “Yes!”, then it’s time to learn to dance Bachata. But first, you need to know a little about why you should learn it. When you talk about social dancing, Latin dancing is one of the most popular styles. And, when it comes to…
Line Dancing and Ballroom Dancing Help Each Other
Dance Safari is a blog that promotes partner dancing. So what’s this business about line dancing? You’ll be interested to know that there are a lot of ways that line dancing helps your ballroom dancing. The bottom line is, line dancing will make you a better ballroom dancer. Who knew! What is line dancing? A…
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…