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“I didn’t come to learn competitive ballroom dancing!” Sound familiar? It’s our number one objection when we announce we have a competition coming up. Let me take you on a little journey, one that begins with you deciding you want to be a better dancer. Once upon a time, you saw an ad in the …
So, how is that Ballroom Dancing Makes You Smarter? If you’ve ever watched ABC’s hit TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” then you know that dancing is hard work. Dance has long been known as being an excellent way to stay physically fit. But could there be mental and cognitive benefits to dancing as well?
Recently I’ve been following a few dance conversations via LinkedIn Groups. An instructor in Canada posted “Why Are Men So Shy Of Ballroom Dancing?” There were many good responses but one stood out for me so I asked permission to reprint his post. So, thank you Vance Mabry, a competing professional Smooth dancer who has [.. Read the full article ..]
Continuing with the 10 Things Ballroom Adjudicators Think When They Watch You Dance
Have you ever watched a dancer and felt like they opened the door to their heart for you to look inside? The beautiful thing about dancing is we dancers use our whole body, not just our faces, to s…
Do you want to know why ballroom dancing can ’ t be your hobby? It ’ s because until you acquire it as a skill, even a basic level, y...
Whether you’re taking beginner dancing lessons or you’re an avid ballroom dancer, dancing is an amazing activity anyone can enjoy no matter their age, size, or gender. If you have a passion for this incredible activity, chances are that you’re used to pirouetting around the living room or using your countertop as a barre. A… Read more »
It is fascinating how formative dance is. How it transcends the five letters that constitute it to teach us about so many things. And...
The exercise benefits of ballroom dancing have been well-documented. It only boils down to common sense when you consider that with all the turning, stepping and maneuvering in ballroom dancing, you stand to burn a lot of calories in a session with your partner. The exercise benefits of ballroom dancing apply to all age groups, which is another attractive reason to take it up as a form of working out. Ballroom dancing is not typically seen as an exercise first and foremost, which…
A lovely infographic created by one of our own staff members here at the studio!
Many established competitions still don’t let same-sex couples participate.
We've all been there: You see the craziest/most beautiful/oddest/wildest clip of a dance on Facebook and you simply have to see more.