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.
Charlotte, North Carolina
I am from New York, now residing in Charlotte. Is there anyone out there that has a studio where The Hustle is taught, I could help teach?
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On Saturday, Dez Requested
Dance Lessons in Charlotte
I am from New York, now residing in Charlotte. Is there anyone out there that has a studio where The Hustle is taught, I could help teach?
Dance Lesson Interests: Hustle, Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Dance Lessons, Events, Parties, Individual, Adult
On Friday, Teri Requested
Dance Lessons in Mount Vernon
Country dance lessons
Dance Lesson Interests: Nightclub 2-Step, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Couple, Adult
On Thursday, Katie Requested
Dance Lessons in Jackson
Beginner line dancing
Dance Lesson Interests: Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Group Class, Practice Dances, Family, Adult
On Tuesday, Meghan Requested
Dance Lessons in Frederick
One of my clients has a moderate intellectual disability and I am looking to enroll her in a group dance class that would be appropriate for her age as she is 71 and she is looking to promote physical health while dancing. She understands how to dance as she used .....
Dance Lesson Interests: Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Practice Dances, Individual, Open Group, Senior, Other
On Monday, Marie Requested
Dance Lessons in Jacksonville
Dance classes for myself.
Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Samba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Bachata, Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Performances, Workshop, Individual, Adult
On Sunday, George Requested
Dance Lessons in Coos Bay
Tango Uruguayo/Argentino y tambien La Milionga
Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Tango, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Parties, Workshop, Festival, Individual, Couple, Adult, Senior
On Sunday, Carol Requested
Dance Lessons in Sylva
ballroom dance partner
Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Club, Waltz, Tango, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Shag, Polka, Social Dance, Dance Lessons, Events, Practice Dances, Workshop, Individual, Senior
On Saturday, maribel Requested
Dance Lessons in Union City
Baile
Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Bachata, Looking for a New Hobby, Social Dance, Inspired by Pop Culture, Training & Continuation, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Individual, Couple, Adult, Senior
On Thursday, Rick Requested
Dance Lessons in Holbrook
Salsa dance lessons for a couple
Dance Lesson Interests: Latin, Social Dance, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Couple, Adult, Senior
On Wednesday, G Lynn Requested
Dance Lessons in Peoria
SWF relatively new to Peoria looking for ballroom/swing/Latin dance class---any day/time, I will move whatever in my schedule to accommodate. Would prefer 2-3x/week, so I get it ingrained in my brain. Previous dance class was combination bachata, swing, cha cha, Greek dancing taken at senior center in another city. .....
Dance Lesson Interests: Ballroom, Waltz, Tango, Jive, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Bachata, Social Dance, Beginner, Dance Lessons, Intro Class, Practice Dances, Individual, Open Group, Adult, Senior