Your First Dance Social: Welcome to the Jungle
The people I'd like to speak to are the ones who love dancing just as much, want to be just as good as anyone else. It's just that the thought 'putting yourself to the test' by taking it into a social environment is enough to make us curl up on the couch
Want to Succeed in a Competitive Marketplace?
Social dance develops the three skills that you need.
The Evolution of English Ballroom Dance Style
In England, partnered dancing is done in a wide variety of styles, both informal and formal, but the most visible and promoted form is what the English call "International Style" ballroom dance, which is based on competition ballroom (DanceSport) techniqu
Social Dances of the Nineteenth Century
Following the fall of the Ancien Regime in 1789, social dancing became more natural and egalitarian. Both clothing and dancing became less elaborate and restrictive as the rigid formalities of the Baroque ballroom eased.
The Three Worlds of Ballroom Dance
All three forms are valid, each enjoyed by their adherents for good reasons. But it's helpful to know how and why they differ from each other. As you'll see in the third section below, it's sometimes essential to know the differences.
Partnering Before and After the Vote
Closed-couple partner dancing began in the 19th century, when the essential ballroom mindset, in both Europe and America, was selfless generosity, with an emphasis on enhancing the pleasure of your dance partners and the assembled company. Another importa
Overall I prefer to consider what social and ballroom dance have in common, rather than emphasizing the differences. The two share the same historical roots, the same basic step vocabulary and similar partnering dynamics. In the entire World of Dance, s
Nine Reasons a Guy Should Learn to Dance
In what universe would a guy want to dance? We're going to tell you because we believe dancing is on the path to happiness. Top ten reasons a guy should learn to dance.
Karina Smirnoff's Book Now Available!
Karina Smirnoff's Book, "We're Just Not That Into You" is now available. A book by Dancing with the Stars pro Karina Smirnoff and her best friend and manager, Lindsay Rielly, chronicles her dating disasters.
Music - The True Leader in Partner Dancing
Music is the leader in dancing.
Swing Dance: Best For Body, Mind & Soul
Swing dancing is not only an outstanding opportunity to get your body moving, your heart pumping and your mind engaged, it's also a lot of fun. As a partner dance, it allows you to connect with others in ways that freestyle dancing never could. Best of
This is a story from the local paper on how I am continuing to recover from a heart attack, two cardiac arrests, angioplasty, and coronary bypass surgery.
Passion. The Force of Ballroom Dancing
Passion is a word that is used for and applied to intense, overwhelming, or driving emotion. Force is a word that is used to describe strength or energy especially of an exceptional degree. Put these two words together and to me they describe Ballroom D
Taking Salsa Dancing to the Next Level
The benefits of Salsa dancing are endless, and include such things as freedom of expression, a stress free environment, and meeting new people.
Knights of Columbus Tea Dance Offers a Relaxing Afternoon to The Sounds of a Big Band
The tea dance got its name from an afternoon social gathering where tea and snacks where served. First held as a form of entertainment where single women and men gathered to meet to engage in conversation and dance, dances where often held on a waxed stif
Difference Between Argentine Tango and Ballroom Tango
Explains the differences between Argentine tango and ballroom tango.
In the Swing: How I Moved From The Desk To the Dance Floor
A personal essay published in Chronogram magazine, March 2013 on how I moved from the desk to the dance floor.
Davie, Florida
Beginner. Looking for Big Band Swing dance classes, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Country/Western (Cha Cha, ECS & WCS, Two-Step, etc) lessons in the Davie area. Anyone? Anyone?
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On Sunday, Anthony Requested
Dance Lessons in Davie
Beginner. Looking for Big Band Swing dance classes, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Country/Western (Cha Cha, ECS & WCS, Two-Step, etc) lessons in the Davie area. Anyone? Anyone?
Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Bachata, Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Individual, Couple, Open Group, Adult
On Saturday, Amber Requested
Dance Lessons in Grants
Classes for my 7 yr old.
Dance Lesson Interests: Looking for a New Hobby, Getting Fit & Healthy, Social Dance, Lessons for My Children, Beginner, Intro Class, Group Class, Open Group, Elementary
On Thursday, Sophia Requested
Dance Lessons in Newport News
We would like an instructor to come to campus to teach a line dancing class for a sorority/fraternity mixer on Monday, November 8!! We are willing to reimburse for local travel and pay for an hour of your time.
Dance Lesson Interests: Country Western, Shag, Social Dance, Beginner, Events, Group Class, Adult
On Thursday, Bill Requested
Dance Lessons in Martinsburg
Hi, Looking for weekly dance lessons for us. Would be fun to be in a class and learn moves and steps. Thanks. Bill
Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Group Class, Couple, Adult
On Tuesday, Candice Requested
Dance Lessons in Anderson
Dance classes to brush up with before I go to the Latin clubs in my area
Dance Lesson Interests: Bachata, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Practice Dances, Individual, Open Group, Adult
On Monday, Juanita Requested
Dance Lessons in Lake City
Country western line dance lessons, I am 65 taken lessons before, dance in clubs, etc. Partner is 72 same level
Dance Lesson Interests: Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Group Class, Open Group, Adult, Senior
On Monday, Leann Requested
Dance Lessons in Cabot
My flexabilty and rhythm has dimenished since my early/mid 20's. I'm 46 yrs old, boyfriend is 55. Dancing is one of my boyfriends many talents which I would like to enjoy and partake with him. I need help though. I'm available a few days and nights during the week, as .....
Dance Lesson Interests: Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Parties, Individual, Couple, Adult
On Sunday, Dayna Requested
Dance Lessons in Augusta
Hello my name is Dayna, my friend and I would love to take Salsa lessons as well as learn the tango. I'm sure there are many others that we would like to learn as well. :)
Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Waltz, Jive, Looking for a New Hobby, Meet New People, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Group Class, Couple, Open Group, Other, Adult
On Monday, Ronald Requested
Dance Lessons in Plymouth
Group dance lessons
Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Waltz, Tango, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Nightclub 2-Step, Social Dance, Intermediate, Individual, Couple
On Friday, Fauntaye Requested
Dance Lessons in Richfield
Involve in any events like parades, festivals, and etc.
Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Preparing for an event, Career Development, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Parties, Performances, Festival, Competitions, Individual, Adult