Do you feel self-conscious when you dance? If you do, then what do you worry about when you dance? If you’re like most of us, then you have some level of self-doubt that comes that comes from worrying that others are watching us intently as we dance. You probably worry that every step that you […]
Ballroom Dancing is when a couple performs any of the various social dances that follow a pattern of predictable steps. Examples of these dances are the tango, waltz, fox trot and quick step. It has an immensely amplified popularity spreading across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Ballroom dancing has had a relatively short but interesting […]
Both jazz shoes and dance sneakers are highly versatile styles of dance shoe though they each serve a different purpose. Jazz shoes are designed primarily for jazz dancing though they are suitable for many other styles such as rock ‘n’ roll and modern amongst others. Dance sneakers are also very flexible but are designed to […]
Introduction This article is the summary of research that was prompted after I participated in an online discussion about partner dance being sexist. The obvious issue that was raised was that of men leading and women following. The main thrust of the argument was that roles are allocated to one based on one’s sex. The […]
Have you ever stopped to think about why different forms of dance developed? For instance, how did modern dance become so popular? That question has an interesting answer: (1) this type of dance came into existence because some dancers were tired of the strictness of ballet, (2) they wanted freedom to create unique and new […]
Are you a new or former dancer interested in finding a new dance class? Not sure where to start? Here are two important questions to ask yourself while you shop around for the best fit for your personality. Once you’ve answered these questions, you’ll be able to find the perfect dance class that fits your […]
Do you need to work on isolation? For many, isolation can be a real challenge. We need to make the top part of our body do one thing while the bottom part does something different. And that’s just the beginning. As dance progresses you will find that you will need to then have parts of […]
Have you ever gazed in wonder at the seemingly effortless way a delicate ballerina glides across the stage dancing only on her toes? We sit transfixed questioning how it is possible to support your entire body weight on only the tips of your toes? The “secret” to the way a ballerina dances is partly in […]
Benefits of Dance Footwear Do you know the benefits of getting dance footwear? There are a number of advantages when buying specialized dance shoes compared to regular footwear or perhaps a couple of old running sneakers tucked somewhere in the bottom of your closet. To begin with, the composition in the sole is vital. In […]
If you’ve seen “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, then you know that Greek folk dancing is a blast! From the outside, it probably looks a little complicated. There are many different Greek folk dances that are set to particular types of music. A few Greek dances might be too difficult to jump right into, but […]