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How A Dance Competition is Judged
California, Los Angeles
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Top Reasons why you should take dance classes
California, Sherman Oaks
Learning to dance improves your health, allows you to rekindle romance or meet more people and allows you to be in charge of which dances to learn. These are just a few of the hundreds of reasons why to learn how to dance.

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Why You Should Come to the Social Dances (even when you don't know anything)
Oregon, Salem
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary, but . . . Coming to the dances is well worth the effort

At the dances, you have a good floor, the right music, and comradeship to encourage you.

Yes, we have singles who come to the dances.

Finally, dancing need not be overwhelming.

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Getting to the Next Level
Kansas, Manhattan
This article serves as a guide to assist in getting your dancing to where you want it to be. Sometimes as students, we get frustrated that we are not as proficient as we think we should be given our time frame or effort given.

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5 Ways Leaders Build Trust With Their Partner
Massachusetts, Pittsfield
Men -- Lead like a Pro

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2017 Dance Camp "Make your DANCE TALK with help of the LEGENDS"
California, San Fransisco
2017 Dance Camp

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December 2015 Calendar now available
Massachusetts, North Attleboro
December 2015 Calendar now available.

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2016 Monthly Dance Schedule
Delaware, Dover
Monthly Dance Schedule for 2016 which you can print on your printer.

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Dance Practice Sessons Jan.-May 2016
Delaware, Dover
Dance Practice Sessions For Beginner and Seasoned Dancers

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Interested in Becoming a Ballroom Dance Teacher?
Oregon, Eugene
If you are looking for a career in an educational field that will bring joy into the lives of others, as well as bringing happiness and satisfaction to you.......consider this opportunity!
Become a Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor.......

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How to Dress When Attending Classes and Parties
North Carolina, Raleigh
The best advice I can give is to not allow wardrobe issues to keep you from dancing. Dressing up is enjoyable to some but again it is not necessary for dancers at any level.

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Your Wedding Dance Significantly Impacts Your Wedding!
North Carolina, Raleigh
Your wedding dance is so important! This is the first time you will dance as a married couple and this makes for a very special memory. It is great for this dance to be remembered as graceful and meaningful.

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Ballroom Dance Instructor Training
Oregon, Eugene
Looking for a new career? If you would like to become a “certified ballroom dance instructor”, and train for one of the most rewarding teaching careers, contact Linda Staver for details, 541-746-6268, or email: elstaver1@aol.com.

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JUNE 2015 Calendar Now Available
Massachusetts, North Attleboro
JUNE 2015 Calendar Now Available

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How to Create the Perfect First Wedding Dance
Oregon, Eugene
One of the best ways to dance your special moment with confidence is to hire a great dance instructor who understands the two of you and what this moment means. Here are some tips to help you along.

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Getting the Most Out of the Houston USA Dance Monthly Social Dances
Texas, Houston
There are about 60 songs at a typical Houston USAD dance . .that's a lot of dances over three hours . . . dancing with different partners helps us meet the other dancers, and since we're all socializing for similar reasons, why not get acquainted?

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Ballroom Dance and Your Health
Texas, Houston
Dance, and particularly ballroom dance, has been shown to benefit both mind and body in numerous scientific studies, and the elderly population showed amazing benefits for cognitive functioning as well as reduced risk of depression.

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Dance Friendly
Texas, Houston
Sharing your knowledge and attitude about Line of Dance with others could result in a more enjoyable dance experience for all of us.

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Balance and Control of Smooth Movement
Texas, Houston
Connecting to your partner is difficult to grasp [in] smooth dances . . . not to pull when moving backward or not to charge from the head and shoulders when moving forward is the one skill I find dancers have the greatest difficulty developing.

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New Teacher at Fred Astaire Southbury!
Connecticut, Southbury
Fred Astaire took great pride in a standard of excellence which is still alive and well in our studio. Our instructors have completed a rigorous training program and are Certified teachers.

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Dance Etiquette
Texas, Houston
Dance Etiquette for Social Dancing: To and From the Dance Floor, Dance Traffic, One-On-One on the dance floor.

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Erin's Etiquette Corner - #5 How to Take a Dance Class
Idaho, Boise
Learning politely is as easy as ABC.

Arrive on time. If you're 5 minutes early, you're already late. Be sure to get to the lesson in plenty of time to get checked in, fill out a name-tag, change into your dance shoes, wash your hands and silence your phone.

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Getting to the Next Level
Arizona, Tucson
This article serves as a guide to assist in getting your dancing to where you want it to be. Sometimes as students, we get frustrated that we are not as proficient as we think we should be given our time frame or effort given.

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Private Dance Lessons for Dating!
Washington, Seattle Lynnwood
Most women say that they would love to go dancing on a date !
Time for you to learn!

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Show Dance for Nationals
California, Los Angeles
summary and tips regarding how to prepare a Show Dance for competition

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How to Dance All Night
California, Los Angeles
a guide to getting out on the dance floor

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Casting Calls
California, Los Angeles
tips for a stage, television, or film experience as a ballroom dancer

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Where dance and exercise converge
Georgia, Warner Robins
Macon Telegraph correspondent, Melanie Byas, writes about chapter co-founder and continuing member's activity in dance and her exercise program Paulanetics.

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Volunteers Needed for a Dance Research Project Questionnaire
Oregon, Eugene
Win $50 Gift Certificate to Discount Dance Supply! Take a brief survey investigating the relationship between adult dancers' passion, dance atmosphere and health.

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Social Dance Etiquette
Massachusetts, Pittsfield
Article offering guidance to appropriate etiquette at social dances

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For my wife and I would like to learn how to country western dance (for example, Two Step, Waltz, Cowboy or Traveling Cha Cha, Polka Ten Step (also known as Ten Step Polka), Schottische, and other Western promenade dances, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Nightclub Two Step.East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing)…

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On Thursday, Cameron Requested Dance Lessons in Alexandria

I've taken and taught dance intermittently since childhood. My husband and I took shag lessons about 10 years ago, and we still remember the basics, but would be interested in learning more.…

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