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…
Category: The Ballroom Dances
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…
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…
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…