“This is my husband. Good luck with him. He has no rhythm.” If you were to ask any ballroom dance instructor if they’ve ever heard that before, you’d get a good laugh. That’s because we hear it every day! Let’s clear something up. In fact, many people believe that they, or their loved one, have no…
Category: Learn to Dance
Ballroom Dancing Basics: I Will Follow You
Ladies want to follow you, they really do. The only thing is, women have many responsibilities in today’s world. They run businesses and raise families. They’re used to taking the lead. However, when it comes to dancing, it’s a very different world. When she says, “Honey, let’s go dancing!”, she’s likely to get this reply,…
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…
What is Causing Your Ballroom Dance Pain?
After you’ve studied it for a while, you’ll find that ballroom dancing brings joy and a delightful feeling of being one with the music. However, if you’re feeling any discomfort after dancing, take a look at some of the possible causes. When you know what to look for, you’ll be able to avoid ballroom dance…
Using Ballroom Dancing to Boost Your Quality of Life
I guess you could say we’re living in stressful times. I’m not about to list things, but you know there’s stuff going on that’ll make you want to lay down. We need something to lift us up. Something that involves moving, people, and music. I know for a fact that using ballroom dancing to boost…
Most Common Mistakes People Make When Learning Ballroom Dancing
Growing pains. That’s what we’re going to call the most common mistakes people are likely to make when learning ballroom dancing. All instructors know about and expect you to make these boo-boos. Here are a few of the most prevalent missteps of beginning ballroom dancers. Not changing weight properly is one of the most common…
Engineers and Martial Artists Try Ballroom Dancing
Your ballroom dance journey begins with your first lesson. What will it be like? It’s unique to you as an individual. How you process the information given during your instruction is based on your life experiences. Let’s take a look at the different learning styles of engineers and martial artists. First of all, there…
A Great Ballroom Dance Teacher is a Gem!
Why look for a great ballroom dance teacher? As you undertake the process of learning how to ballroom dance, you’re entering into a new relationship. It’s important to find the instructor who is the best fit for you. . It’s not necessarily the most experienced, celebrated teacher, but the one that you delight in learning…
Ballroom Dancing is Good for Teenagers!
Nowadays, people are getting exposed to ballroom dancing at an earlier age. This is due to the popularity of dance shows on television, in movies, and on stage. Imagine – ballroom dancing teenagers! It seems as if young and old alike love ballroom dancing. If partner dancing sparks an interest in your child, congratulations are…
What If I Could Wave a Magic Wand…
If you’re tired of sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else having fun, get yourself to a dance studio, group class, or find a good online video series and learn ballroom dancing. Are you too anxious to learn ballroom dancing? The new dancer’s anxiety comes from not knowing what to expect from instructors as they…