1. Introduction: What is ballroom dancing and why is costume design important? Introduction: What is Ballroom Dancing and Why is Costume Design Important? Ballroom dancing is a form of partner dancing that is characterized by grace, poise, and elegance. It is a social dance that is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. […]
Read More1. Introduction Introduction Ballroom dancing is a popular pastime in the United States, with millions of people taking part in the activity. It is a great way to stay fit, socialize, and have fun. With the rise of podcasting, ballroom dancing enthusiasts have access to a wealth of information and resources to help them learn […]
Read MoreI. Introduction I. Introduction Music selection plays an important role in ballroom dancing competitions in the United States. It is essential for competitors to choose the right music to create an atmosphere that will captivate the audience and judges. The right music selection can make the difference between a successful performance and an unsuccessful one. […]
Read More1. Introduction Introduction American and International Style ballroom dancing are two different styles of partner dancing that are popular in the United States. Both styles have unique characteristics that set them apart from one another. In this article, we will explore the differences between American and International Style ballroom dancing, so that dancers can make […]
Read More1. Introduction – Definition of youth ballroom dancing competitions and its history in the United States Introduction – Definition of Youth Ballroom Dancing Competitions and Its History in the United States Youth ballroom dancing competitions are events where young dancers, typically between the ages of 8 and 18, compete in a variety of ballroom dance […]
Read More1. Introduction: What is ballroom dancing? Introduction: What is Ballroom Dancing? Ballroom dancing is a type of partner dancing that is enjoyed by couples in the United States and around the world. It is a social activity that can be a fun way to spend time together, as well as a great form of exercise. […]
Read MoreI. Introduction I. Introduction Ballroom dancing has long been a popular form of entertainment, both in the United States and around the world. It has been a part of the American cultural landscape since the early 20th century, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. As such, ballroom dancing competitions have become […]
Read More1. Introduction: Overview of ballroom dancing competitions in the United States Introduction: Overview of Ballroom Dancing Competitions in the United States Ballroom dancing is a popular recreational activity in the United States, with competitions held in all 50 states. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, there are competitions for all levels of […]
Read More1. Introduction: Definition of ballroom dancing and overview of the top choreographers in the United States Introduction: Definition of Ballroom Dancing and Overview of the Top Choreographers in the United States Ballroom dancing is a type of partner dancing that is popular all over the world. It is characterized by smooth, sophisticated, and elegant movements […]
Read More1. Introduction: Introduction Ballroom dancing is a form of artistic expression that has been practiced in the United States since the early 19th century. It is a style of partner dancing that is characterized by graceful movements, precise steps, and elaborate costumes. Ballroom dancing has been a popular form of entertainment and socialization throughout the […]
Read More1. Introduction: Introduction: Ballroom dancing is one of the most popular forms of dance in the United States. It is a great way to stay active, meet new people, and learn new skills. With the rise of the internet and social media, there is now a wealth of information available to ballroom dancers. This article […]
Read More1. Introduction: Overview of the top ballroom dancing schools in the United States Introduction: Overview of the Top Ballroom Dancing Schools in the United States Ballroom dancing is a popular form of entertainment and exercise in the United States. It is a social activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Ballroom […]
Read More1. Introduction: Overview of the topic and its importance Introduction: Overview of the Topic and its Importance Ballroom dancing has been a popular pastime in the United States for decades, and its benefits are more than just physical. Recent studies have shown that ballroom dancing can have a positive effect on the immune system. This […]
Read More1. Introduction Introduction Ballroom dancing is a popular activity in the United States, and it’s easy to see why. Whether it’s a romantic waltz or a lively cha-cha, ballroom dancing is a great way to stay active and have fun. But when it comes to ballroom dancing, having the right accessories is key. From shoes […]
Read More1. Introduction: Introduction Ballroom dancing is a sport that requires both physical and mental training. It is a combination of grace, agility, and strength, and the mental training required is just as important as the physical training. Mental training is the key to success in ballroom dancing, and it can help dancers to stay focused […]
Read Moreday date title times type lesson instructor address city state price Monday May 8, 2017 West Coast Swing Night 08:00-11:00 W West Coast Swing Lyoni Fisher 33 Central Avenue Albany NY 10 Wednesday May 10, 2017 Albany Hot Spots Latin Wednesdays 09:00-02:00 s Latin Christine 1118 Central Avenue Albany NY 7 Thursday May 11, 2017 […]
Read MoreThe primary changes I have made to this document are formatting and spelling. I have also deleted one item that is obsolete, and added a link to a replacement source for the same type of shoe. Original contributors to the Cheap Dance Shoe FAQ include: Mark Balzer Ann Detsch Stan Graves Robinne Gray Kara Kruse […]
Read MoreThe title can be different for each dance date (supply list) Include a GENERIC description of the dance, additional information (refreshments, demonstrations, etc.), special instructions, contact information (include name,email address and a telephone number), etc. Do not include promotions or advertisements for other events not included in the admission price of the dance. Lessons prior […]
Read MoreFrom: Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 11:23:11 EST Subject: ratings Hi guys, Great website! I have just one comment that I think is very important to us single women who love to dance. Maybe it should be factored in to the rating formula. As you know, some dances are known as dances which are frequented […]
Read MoreFrom: Subject: regarding The Ancram Opera House Dance To: Ralph Kenyon Hi, Ralph: I am forever grateful for your posting of the Latin Jazz event at the Ancram Opera House On Saturday, Sept.4th. I had an amazing experience. The venue was warm and elegant, the dance floor was excellent, the sound system was world […]
Read MoreIn 1973, Dan graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BS degree in Education, specializing in Physical Education. He is qualified in both the American and International styles of Ballroom Dancing and has continued his coaching in Advanced Ballroom Dancing with Frances Rogers, Fellow ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance); William Keehan, Member ISTD; Peter […]
Read Moredisclaimer instructor phone email city state address Jules Julian 917-697-6613 Cohoes NY 1 Pulaski Avenue day date time dance level minutes price Sunday On dance dates 18:00 See schedule open 60 10 Workshop description not available. Sunday Schedule 19:00 See schedule open 30 10 The price of the lesson includes the dance following the lesson. […]
Read Morecode description BACK for International styles AR American Rhythm AS American Smooth AT Argentine Tango BA Bachata B Bolero bg Ballroom general – may include any or all American ballroom smooth, Latin, and swing partner dances Ca Caribbean: Merengue-Salsa CS Carolina Shag CC Cha Cha C2 Country Two-step CZ Country Waltz CW Country Western EC […]
Read MoreDancers without partners can contact these dancers for the purpose of attending a dance that requires a partner. Information provided here is strictly voluntary. To insure privacy, we recommend participants obtain a free email address from yahoo, hotmail, msn, or other web-based service that provides such free services. The use of first names only or […]
Read MoreLOUISE & JIM ANNUAL BALLROOM CONSIGNMENT SALE From: (Nov 27) Dear Dancers, Jim Apicella and I are planning another Consignment Sale, this time just in time for the winter holiday and party season! At previous sales, dancers have been able to pick up extraordinary bargains on dance shoes, clothes and accessories. The event will be […]
Read MoreSince 1997 I have provided this public service website as a free service to the dance community. Free services to you, our users, is not free to me. The maintenance of this site requires a lot of work in addition to such obvious expenses as internet service, domain registration and hosting, maintenance of the computers, […]
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Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Saturday April 23 07:30-11:00 Dalton MA 399-1/2 Main Street Evelyn Garstang $10 schedule August 27 September 24 disclaimer Oops – there goes my cloak of invisibility. Light Snacks Nice Floor BYOB if you desire This is not a general rating system. It does not consider […]
Read MoreNorthampton Wednesday Dance 413-822-2863 time Genre level cost 18:30 Lindy Hop beginner 60 $10 includes dance West Coast Swing 19:30 Lindy Hop intermediate 60 $10 West Coast Swing 19:30 East Coast Swing open 60 $10 8:30-11:00 Two lessons and the dance: $15; $10 for students. dance only: $5
Read MoreAdvanced II (Gold) Nightclub Two-Step Syllabus Approximately 1 hr. Produced by Dance Vision 2004 1) Two-Step Twirl 2) Ladies Swivel & Pivots 3) Man’s Hammerlock & Shoulder Spin 4) Run Around 5) Check & Reverse Demonstration of figures 1-5 6) Romantic Wrap 7) Man’s Fans & Barrel Turn 8) Hand Change behind Ladies Back & […]
Read MoreWe’re at Daisy Baker’s Monday Argentine Tango. Join us to practice all of your amazing tango. Join your friends and local tango dancers for a rousing good time. Hang out. Try something new. Meet someone new. Work out those gnarly tango kinks. Music by DJango. For more information Kevin Magee or call 518-266-9612. Tuesday West […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price This information is only available when you use the link on the calendar page. schedule April 26May 3May 10 May 17 disclaimer This facility features a very large absolutely beautiful wood floor easy to move on. The hall has great atmosphere, is tastefully decorated, and […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Saturday March 26 04:00-09:00 Troy NY 39 Brunswick Road Capital Region Salsa Social $15 schedule May 21 disclaimer Oops – there goes my cloak of invisibility. 4-5 – Salsa Dance Lesson 5-9 – Open dancing This dance includes a Semba lessson by David & Guida. […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Monday March 7 08:30-11:00 Albany NY 33 Central Avenue $5 schedule March 28April 4 April 11 disclaimer West Coast Swing night will feature a lesson and dancing. This dance includes a West Coast Swing lessson by Lyoni Fisher. For more information or call Lyoni Fisher […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Thursday March 10 07:00-10:30 Cohoes NY 1 Pulaski Street DDB School of Dance $10 schedule March 31April 7April 14 April 21 disclaimer The evening starts with an included complementary lesson. Dancing is to the best of the best music carefully selected from Dan’s years of […]
Read MoreTracy Kittler: Jim Sauve: David Kittler: female lead vocalist, keyboard and guitar player lead guitar and vocalist bass guitar, vocalist and percussion “Our repertoire of selections includes big band and commercial numbers, classic and modern country/ western, golden oldies from the 50’s and 60’s, ballroom dance numbers and timeless rock and roll favorites.” This is […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Friday September 25 07:15-10:30 Watervliet NY 402 25th Street DDB School of Dance $10 schedule October 9 disclaimer Social Ballroom Dances with Dan DeBenedetto and Bob Englert have teamed up to bring you the area’s Best Ballroom and Latin Music for your dancing Enjoyment. Friday […]
Read MoreTango dancers, honored guests… Join us to practice all of your amazing tango. Join your friends and local tango dancers for a rousing good time. Hang out. Try something new. Meet someone new. Work out those gnarly tango kinks. Music by DJango. Monthly Milonga There’s plenty of free street parking around Central Avenue and Robin […]
Read More2015 Dance Camp Instructors: Pasha Pashkov & Daniella Karagach – Learn with the Champions – US Representative to the World 10-Dance, Standard, & Latin Championships focus on Exercises and Drills in the mechanics of dancing Question and Answer session on dance theory and technique Instruction on posture, frame, footwork, connection, etc. Review of basic figures […]
Read More“Many of the dances we do are included in the ballroom repertoire, but they are quite different stylistically. This is what waltz was before it became ‘ballroom dance’. You can do a fast ballroom waltz to our waltzes, but the tempo is 120-170 beats per minute [40-57 mpm], much faster than the usual ballroom waltz […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Friday November 28 08:15-10:15 Pittsfield MA 55 Street http://www.learntadance.com/ schedule January 23February 13February 27 March 13 disclaimer Oops – there goes my cloak of invisibility. These dances are held at the Berkshire Yoga, Dance, and Fitness center It’s a newly renovated space above the Beacon […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Friday December 5 07:30-10:30 Pittsfield MA 32 Air Avenue schedule January 2February 13March 6 April 3 disclaimer all volunteer committee sponsored dances are open to the general public. Couples and singles are all welcome. (Dance host available for singles.) Come and meet people and socialize […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Wednesday December 10 08:30-11:00 Northampton MA 492 Street http://dancenorthampton.com schedule December 10December 17December 24 December 31 disclaimer Come up to the Northampton Center for the Arts on the third floor in the Sullivan Square Building. Our DJ’s, Kent D. and Todd I., play a mix […]
Read Moreday date times city state click for map sponsor price Monday December 1 07:00-10:00 Amherst MA 1 Center Way schedule no currentschedule available disclaimer Oops – there goes my cloak of invisibility. All of our socials are free, and open to the public. If you come at the beginning, we also have lessons to teach […]
Read MoreAmerican Style Smooth Syllabus Beginning-Intermediate (Bronze) Waltz Approximately 2 hours 5 minutes Produced by Dance Vision 2000 Introduction to Posture, Poise, Movement & Dance Hold Syllabus Figures: 1) Box With Underarm Turn 2) Balance Steps – Forward & Back, Side 3) Simple Twinkle 4) Progressive 5) Quarter Turning Box – Left and Right Review figures […]
Read MoreThe L’Allegro Dance club is entering its 57th dance season! We look forward to providing you with a fun filled evening of ballroom and latin dancing. You may bring your own wine and snacks. There will be water, cold beverages, and snacks available for purchase. This year’s dues will be $120.00 per couple (which comes to about […]
Read Moreday date time type level city state instructors Friday June 21, 2013 19:15 Merengue open – depends on participants and instructor Latham NY Dan DeBenedetto or Guest Instructor Thursday June 27, 2013 19:15 Waltz (American style) open – depends on participants and instructor Latham NY Dan DeBenedetto or Guest Instructor Saturday July 6, 2013 19:15 […]
Read Moreday date time type level city state instructors Wednesday June 19, 2013 11:30 Ballroom general – may include any or all American ballroom smooth, Latin, and swing partner dances open – depends on participants and instructor Clifton Park NY Janet Murphy Wednesday June 26, 2013 11:30 Ballroom general – may include any or all American […]
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