Friday, April 23, 2010

People do not stop dancing because they get older, they get older because they stop dancing - Author Unknown

Before I take a dance class, I choose to research difference dance forms to figure out what kind of dance I'm about to take to see if I will find it interesting and actually enjoy it. This particular blog post is to educate my readers about the different forms of ballroom dancing so they may better understand which dance form appeals to them the most.

The Rumba
Clearly for those more comfortable with the more sensual forms of dancing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8E8b6vBIbQ&feature=PlayList&p=DAFB72A3BDFD9E04&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=5

The Waltz:
The form of ballroom that comes to people's minds first
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho0Vq6DYLFM&feature=related

The Cha-Cha-Cha:
Fun footwork with lot's of hip action!
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISmOGkAniZ4

West Coast Swing:
Not the traditional swing dancing! More on the smoother side with lots of footwork.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3ZxiPKmacg

Tango:
The dance form that entices everyone...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEwZIufmafo
(Still one of my favorite dance scenes of all time...)

These dance forms and others can be executed by anyone with the right amount of patience and training.  I want to offer a quality Ballroom dance education along with other dance forms at my studio to make dance a reality for anyone who walks in our door.

2 comments:

  1. the black and white photo of the swing dancers under the heading "West Coast Swing" is a photo of Kurt Lichtmann and Olga Desyatnik from Kurt Lichtmann's site ithacaswingdance.com.
    thanks.

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  2. and they are not dancing West Coast Swing! They are messing with Lindy Hop.
    thanks.

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