Dancing has never been more popular. Ballroom dancing has gained popularity through shows like So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars and Ballroom Bootcamp. America has rediscovered a love of ballroom and partner dancing. Benefits of Ballroom Dancing include making new friends and is great for your health. Dancing is a way to express yourself to the rhythms of a sultry Latin beat or to the slow, smooth glide of a waltz.

Dance studios are trained to teach you the art of social dancing. They train people at all levels including those that have never danced at all. There are a variety of dance styles to learn. Dance styles include cha-cha, foxtrot, hustle, meringue, quickstep, rumba, salsa, swing, tango, waltz and others.

You can learn ballroom dancing through a variety of methods. Studios offer private lessons, group classes, workshops, dance parties and more. You can choose the environment that works for you and your needs. They plan special events that cater to couples, introduce new dance styles and many even have live music available.

Practice is important to perfect your dance moves and to feel confident and comfortable on the dance floor. There are web sites that offer assistance online and through CDs and DVDs.

Things that you need to learn that you will be taught from an instructor or online include the following:

Learn the dances and the moves. You will be taught in progression from the major dance categories. Standard dance styles include waltz and tango. Latin dances include cha-cha, samba and jive. You will learn the American and International styles of the dances. Social dance styles you will learn include west and east coast swing, salsa and lindy hop.

You will learn the dance positions that include open facing, closed, promenade, outside partner and fan. Posture is emphasized for a clean long look. Foot positions to learn include first through fifth positions, turnouts, supanated and pronated.

Directional movements that you will learn include primary directions, diagonals, hybrid diagonals and CBMP. Not directional positions or steps also include one foot closed to the other, one foot brushed to or toward the other, one foot crosses in front or behind the other, taps, kicks, and pointing of the free foot. The term position held refers to the feet only.

Your line dance is the direction or path you take around the dance floor. The line of dance is a rectangle as most rooms are rectangular. There are two distinct areas of a room the corners and sides. Sometimes movement travels across the line of dance or weaves in, out or against it for a short period of time. But the overall progress is in the direction of the line of dance. In general use the sides of the room to travel and the corners to turn and change directions. Lines, poses and stationary figures should be reserved for the center of the room.

You need to learn alignment which is the relation of where your feet point in relation to the room. The Forward and Backward walk is recommended to warm up and practice to improve your dancing.

While you can learn and practice dance moves from the internet to really enjoy dancing you have to get out, find a partner and dance. Have fun.

Your first dance after your wedding ceremony is a romantic and meaningful moment that you share with your new spouse and guests. You are the center of attention and this may be intimidating. Remember the happy memories you make you will cherish forever. The wedding dance is a ritual that has been transformed into a fun and heartwarming moment expressed in a traditional waltz or in a tantalizing tango.

The waltz is the traditional dance chosen by couples. Today the first dance has expanded to a variety of choices that couples make. One decision in choosing your dance is your music selection. There are many dance songs to choose from. Popular songs include “Endless Love”, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?”, “Unforgettable”, “At Last”, and”Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You”. Discuss with your DJ or band about the selections that you can choose from and pick a song that is meaningful to the both of you.

When the light lowers and the guests surround the dance floor you will have center stage for your first dance. You will glide together as the music starts. This will symbolize that the two of you are now joined as one. This is a significant, meaningful moment for the two of you and your guests. Enjoy these precious moments as they generally are the only ones you will have at the reception. Savor and enjoy the moment of celebration in your first dance with your spouse.

Some couples choose to shake things up after a traditional slow dance they change into a dance that has a faster beat. If waltzing is not your style choose a dance you do enjoy. The important thing is to have fun with your first dance. Remember, almost any style of dance may be customized to fit your needs and your wedding.

If you don’t know how to dance you need to find a dance studio. Tell the instructor what you wish to do and they will be able to design steps tailored to your style. Whether you dance a sexy samba or high-speed quick step a dance studio instructor will be able to modify the dance into steps you can do.

Your dance instruction will probably give you the following advice to be successful. Choose a song that is only two to three minutes long. Once you learn the steps practice with your partner to a CD. Have the CD on repeat to become comfortable with the steps. Practice your steps to other songs that have a faster and slower tempo. Practice at least three times a week for twenty minutes. Plan on taking from five to ten dance lessons. To plan your dance you need to know the size of the dance floor and how you will begin and finish the dance, Discuss with the DJ or band and photographer what you plan to do so they will be prepared.

When your dance begins remember your lessons and practice sessions. If something unexpected happens just relax and enjoy the moment. Remember, your guests do now know what steps are to be performed and will not notice a misstep.

For more information and/or  to schedule your first FREE private lesson call to us 617-566-7850 (one lesson pre customer).

Teens ages 13-  Thursdays @ 4:45pm, starting September 24th (ten weeks $170 per kid).

Latin,Ballroom,Swing……

Think you need a little extra help, in addition to your Group Lessons? A little one-on-one training? Ask your instructor about signing up for Private Lessons!

Upcoming Group Lessons:

Every fifth Tuesday starts new Swing class and every fifth Wednesday new Salsa class.

This class is for beginners. $70 per person for five weeks. See starting dates:  monthly calendar. No partner or previous experience necessary!! Please call to register.

Every Thursday 7pm Beginner Ballroom/Latin
(Waltz, Foxtrot,Tango, Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha…..)

This class is excellent for wedding couples and beginners who want to learn “social dancing”. You can start this classes at any time, this is ongoing classes. $15 per class per person or $65 five classes. No partner or previous experience necessary!!

Thusday class shedule:  See the Monthly calendar!

Please call for more information .

This class is excellent for wedding couples and beginners who want to learn “social dancing”. You can start these classes at any time, this is ongoing classes. $15 per class per person or $65 five classes. No partner or previous experience necessary!

Class schedule:

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Every fifth Wednesday  starts new Salsa  class.

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Every fifth Tuesday starts new Swing class.

This class is for beginners. $70 per person for five weeks. No partner or previous experience necessary!! Tuesdays @ 7:45pm. See starting dates page: Studio Calendar of Events. Please call to register.

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