The Bolero is a dance that most of my students are intrigued by. It’s this mystery dance that they hear a lot about but they don’t learn until they have done several other dances. Like many instructors, I don’t introduce Bolero to a student until they have a strong foundation in both the rhythm and …
Nightclub two-step tutorial Nightclub Two-Step is one of the simpler dances of the ballroom styles and is commonly used as a wedding dance. In fact, most first dances that I have choreographed have been Nightclub Two Steps! This dance is elegant and romantic and a great one to learn. That said, I’m super excited to …
Learning Mambo Mambo is one of my favorite dances – It’s spicy, rhythmical, and full of energy! Because of its high energy and rhythmical movements, it tends to be a fan favorite at dance competitions and dance television shows. Although this dance is tons of fun to do, it can be quite a challenge to …
Viennese Waltz is one of the most beautiful dances ever created! When done well, dancers make it look so effortless and elegant, but don’t let that fool you. This dance is not for the very beginner! Most instructors will make sure you have plenty of training in other ballroom dances such as the Waltz before …
There are two versions of night club two-step; ballroom and country. Both dances are beautiful with a romantic feel and are danced to love ballads. In today’s post, I’m going to get you started with the Country Night Club Two-Step. Topics covered in this post:· History and Characteristics· Musical Information· Dancing the Basic· Dance Frame …
Grab your fishnets, cane, and hat (pinstripe suit for the gents 😉), and let’s hit the dancefloor! Foxtrot is so much fun – it’s smooth, jazzy, playful, and cool all at the same time. Of course, it will take some practice to get to the point where you can really get into the character and …
Cha-Cha is tons of fun – It’s energetic, lively, flirtatious, and cheeky!! What’s not to love!? Cha Cha is also commonly known by its other name the “Cha Cha Cha”. Whether you are new to dance or a seasoned dancer, learning to dance the Cha-Cha is something I would highly recommend. In today’s blog, we …
I absolutely love dance competitions! I mean what’s not to like? The event is full of glitz, glamour, bright lights, booming music, new faces, passion, and the room is always filled with energy. Your first dance competition can be a little overwhelming but don’t worry, we got your back! In today’s post, I’ll share with …
Partner dancing is truly a remarkable activity that provides many benefits including physical, mental, and emotional. In this post, I hope to shed some light as to how. Today, we will be covering 3 of the many benefits:· Cardiovascular· Immune System· Brain Function Several studies show that partner dancing a few times a week lowers …
improve Your Ballroom Dancing Ballet is the root of all dance, which is why it’s many professional dancers have been classically trained. In fact, many sports including artistic sports such as gymnastics and ice skating require their athletes to take Ballet. While there are many habits of a classically trained dancer that need to be …