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.
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On Thursday, Elizabeth Requested
Dance Lessons in Austin
Lessons on major country dance steps
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On Sunday, Robert Requested
Dance Lessons in Heber Springs
International dancing
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On Saturday, Erika Requested
Dance Lessons in Savannah
Learn how to country dance
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On Friday, Gleaves Requested
Dance Lessons in Auburn
Purpose is to learn to dance, any type, and to meet other seniors.
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On Tuesday, Dickey Requested
Dance Lessons in Granbury
I would like to re-learn how to 2-step and have fun getting better.
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On Tuesday, DEBBIE.LOWRY Requested
Dance Lessons in Houston
C & W DANCE CLASSES
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On Monday, Summer Requested
Dance Lessons in Lexington
I’ve had 14 years of classical ballet training with some jazz, tap and contemporary. I am looking for adult ballet classes, ballroom dancing, hip hop workshops, etc. anything that is for my age, and isn’t a huge time commitment or very expensive because I miss dancing and I want to .....
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On Sunday, Riley Requested
Dance Lessons in Cedar City
Intermediate adult (maybe young adult? I'm 24, is that still the definition at this point?) classes weekly or monthly for recreational dancing (not competitive) maybe with free dance time included after the lesson.
Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Waltz, Argentine Tango, Jive, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Shag, Nightclub 2-Step, Polka, Hustle, Peabody, Bachata, Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Career Development, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Parties, Performances, Festival, Individual, Couple, Young Adult, Adult
On Sunday, Thomas Requested
Dance Lessons in Key Largo
Ball room Dance
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On Saturday, Edith Requested
Dance Lessons in Murrells Inlet
Basic, beginners see
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