Archive for Dance Tips
Mar 2013 29

Am I Ready for Team Match? We Think You Are!

Posted in Dance Teachers, Dance Tecnique, Dance Tips
Team Match

Whether you've danced for a few months or several years, everyone who loves a good challenge, team spirit, and has the desire to improve should consider participating in a Team Match. Team Matches are a fun way to get a ...

Mar 2013 22

Where to Buy Dance Shoes

Posted in Dance Gear, Dance Tecnique, Dance Tips
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    Although finding the right ballroom dance shoes may seem like a daunting task, read on for an easy break-down of how to get started. New to Ballroom? If you are coming to Century for your first group class or private ...

Sep 2011 29

Private Lessons Vs. Group Classes

Posted in Dance Tecnique, Dance Tips
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I think the first advantage of private lessons that would come into most peoples minds would be the one on one attention you get from the instructor, with the instructor working on your specific needs. I also believe that the ...

Jul 2011 09

What is Ballroom Dancing?

Posted in Dance Tips
Social Dancing

I think the words ballroom dancing instantly conjure up stereotypical images in most peoples heads. Maybe you think of something that your grandparents would have danced back in the day Or maybe sparkly sequin costumes with the men’s pants just ...

Jun 2011 09

The 6 Elements of Dance

Posted in Dance Tecnique, Dance Tips
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Dancing is made up of 6 elements of dance. Whether you are a world class competitor or an absolute beginner you will ultimately need all six elements. As a beginner dancer it is typical to learn only the first 3 ...

Jun 2011 09

The 5 Points of Contact

Posted in Dance Tecnique, Dance Tips
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1. The first point of contact between partners is the gentleman’s left hand held out in a position which somewhat looks like he is holding a beer. The lady then takes her right hand and places her four fingers on top ...