Merengue. Two beats, two steps. Gotta love it! As a matter of fact, Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic. If you’re looking to learn a fun easy dance, it’s gotta be Merengue. To illustrate how uncomplicated it is, the basic action is a step to the side followed by sort of dragging the…
Category: The Ballroom Dances
Learn to Dance Rumba
Ballroom dancing has a way of making you feel good. However, with so many dances to choose from, how do you know which ones to learn? Actually, many people claim your best bet is to make Rumba one of the first dances you pick up. As a matter of fact, according to centralhome.com, “The word…
Examples of Social Dances for the Well-Rounded Dancer
According to its website, “Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It’s a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers.” This post is based on the Dance Safari answer to the question, “What are 8 examples of social dances?” It’s a brief description of what many…
Nightclub Two Step – Why You Need It in Your Life
Simply put, Nightclub Two Step is the dance you do when the music is too slow to dance to. You know, the romantic ballad that in the past had you doing the ‘prom rock’. Should you learn the Nightclub Two Step? By all means, yes! It’s a graceful dance that’ll make you feel all dreamy…
Types of Waltz in Ballroom Dancing
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…
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…