Year: 2014 | Dance Lessons in Mesa Arizona

Make Your Wedding Day Special!

June 7, 2014/in wedding dance lessons arizona /by Sierra

Weddings these days can be very mainstream and guests learn what to expect and know the rundown of activities. The last thing the bride wants is for her day to seem just like any other. Creative ways are needed to make each wedding feel completely fresh and new from all the others! Here are some planning tips to keep in mind when planning the wedding of the season.

1. Being open minded to new things is the best thing a bride can do when it comes to making her wedding day one of a kind. Brides have imagined the dream wedding, but being stuck to a certain vision can be limiting and detrimental to imaginative new ideas.

2. Also, remember your guests! The best weddings are the ones who plan around having a great time for the newlyweds and the loved ones around them. The couples that are looking to celebrate the start of their lives together with everyone around them are the weddings that will be remembered for a long time for all the right reasons. Try adding a photo booth for the guests to have fun with each other and use it also as the wedding favor for them to take home!

Adding lawn games like corn hole or giant jenga will also be a hit with those who are not so keen on dancing. Games will keep the little ones occupied too. Other fun games that can be added include the shoe questionnaire game. It is a great way for guests to know the couple on a new level. The couple has their own shoe in one hand and their spouse’s shoe in the other. The DJ asks a series of questions and whichever person fits it best, that’s the shoe they raise. It gives the crowd a chance to laugh and relax with the couple and then kick off the reception.

3. The ultimate way to add the WOW factor to your wedding is to kick off the reception with a first dance that your guests will not expect. The typical sway around in a circle is old and boring and guests will not sit still for the 4 minutes that it will take. Start with a classic and romantic dance that lets you and your new spouse enjoy dancing together and then, with a music change, blow your guests away with a side of you two that they haven’t seen before! This will take your guests by surprise and pump them up for getting on the dance floor. The first dance is used to embrace the couple’s fun character and start their lives together on the right foot. Guests love knowing that the bride and groom took time to prepare something for them to enjoy.

Start your first dance preparation with wedding dance lessons. If you reside in Arizona, Dance FX Studios specializes in helping brides and grooms make their first appearance on the dance floor the one that will be remembered and enjoyed. You can get started with a wedding dance consultation to help you decide what style of first dance that will help you two shine through. With our help, you will look amazing in no time!

SugarLips Cakery Moves Next Door To Dance FX Studios!

June 4, 2014/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

If you’re looking to find the right bakery for your Wedding Cake, look no further than SugarLips Cakery! SugarLips, one of our preferred wedding cake vendors here at Dance FX Studios, has just moved in across the parking lot and we are WAY too excited about it. The staff here at Dance FX Studios has loved SugarLips for a long while, now we can pop in daily for some yummy treats and surprises! Not only that, but SugarLips Cakery is one of the most popular names in Wedding Cakes here in the Phoenix valley. We deal with our fair share of wedding couples here, and we always send our brides and grooms over to check them out.

If you haven’t tasted their goodies yet, pay them a quick visit! You’ll be greeted with warm smiles, a super cute atmosphere, and some of the best baked goodies you’ve ever had. You can even grab a cupcake and some coffee if you want to do a discreet taste test. (Pink lemonade CUPCAKE?? Yes, please!).

After you’re filled up on cake, cookies and croissants, stop by our studio for a Wedding Dance Consultation! Getting moving around the dance floor won’t be a bad idea after a red velvet cupcake.

If you’re going to have the perfect cake, you should also have the perfect first dance on your big day. Here at Dance FX Studios, we’ve helped thousands of brides and grooms start their lives together on the right foot with wedding dance lessons. Just like SugarLips customizes your cake, we customize your dance! Whether you’re looking for something simple and sweet, or flashy and fun, it’s our job to make you look as smooth and elegant (Or outrageous) as possible in that memorable moment. We have choreographed all kinds of wedding dances – from slow, to Salsa, to Country Two-step and even the sultry Argentine Tango. No matter what your vision, our amazing wedding dance consultants can make it happen!

Not sure where to start? Pick a song that has meaning to you! Some of the most popular wedding songs right now are:

“All of Me” – John Legend

“At Last” – Etta James

“Without You” – Keith Urban

“Marry Me” – Train

“I Won’t Give Up” – Jason Mrazand so many more!

If you get stuck, that’s where we come in! Give our studio a call at 480-968-6177 or email us at [email protected] and set up your consultation today! We can help you choose the song, style of dance, and every other detail. We’ll even help you taste test SugarLips-that is, only if you need our point of view on our favorite flavors. 🙂 Contact us today!

Fix Poor Posture in No Time!

June 3, 2014/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

Do you experience pain, aches, or stiffness in your upper back, shoulders, and neck? Do you have a desk job or are you a student, or someone who spends a lot of time in front of a computer or television? Do you feel slouchy or like there is pressure on your shoulder and neck area that you cannot relieve? It could be due to poor posture! According to Wikipedia, “Poor posture is the posture that results from certain muscles tightening up or shortening while others lengthen and become weak which often occurs as a result of one’s daily activities… Risk factors for poor posture also include psychosocial factors such as job stress and strain. Workers who have higher job stress are more likely to develop neck and shoulder symptoms.” While many of us have experienced injury or affliction that causes this pain, it can be caused or exacerbated by poor posture. Logging several hours every day in front of a screen while slouching or holding your neck in an uncomfortable position can create problems. One great way to relieve the pain and get started on fixing the problem is to do activities and exercises that elongate and align your spine. Social ballroom dancing, from Swing dancing to Salsa or even Country dancing does just that!

Ballroom dancing requires you to lengthen your torso, hold your head high, and constantly maintain good posture. Your frame in ballroom dance is very precise and your instructor will remind you if your posture needs fixing. They will also give you exercises and practices to do if you are still struggling, which is why giving dance lessons a try will get your poor posture nipped in no time!

With three months of dance lessons, you may see improved flexibility in your spine as well. This flexibility and proper alignment can even help ease or erase that upper back/neck pain you have been feeling. Strengthening your core muscles is vital to easing or fixing back pain, and dance lessons are a great workout for your core. You will constantly be shifting your weight, changing direction, and moving every part of your body, which will not only strengthen your core but also tone other areas of your body!

Stress relief is another well-known benefit of social ballroom dance lessons that will also ease your pain. The tension and stress from work, school, relationships, and life in general can manifest as physical tension in your neck, back, and shoulders. Physical exercise is a great stress reliever, which you can get through dance. Participating in activities that take your mind off of the stressors in your life is also important; dance lessons will require you mind and body to be in the moment on the dance floor. What better way to distract yourself?

Once you start to notice that you are not only applying your new posture to dancing, but also into your daily life, is when you have truly experienced the wonders of dance. You will start to notice that your body presence, appearance, and balance have improved as well. It will take some time and continual reminding during the initial learning phase, but you will get it! The confidence you discover with dance lessons is also another benefit that will have you holding your head high and facing the world with your shoulders back and tall.

Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona is the perfect place for you to get started bettering yourself – posture included! To see just how much dance can do for you, schedule an Introductory Lesson. You will get out on the floor and begin your dancing journey, as well as discuss what your goals and reasons are for learning to dance. There is no better time than now to start dance lessons. Your back will thank you! Contact us now for more information on how to begin your dancing journey…

What Are Your Summer Plans?

May 31, 2014/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

As the Arizona summer approaches, we are all looking for cool things to do to beat the heat and still have fun in the coming months. While the movies seem like a great go-to idea, turning into a couch potato is not all that it’s cracked up to be. In fact, being sedentary is never ideal, even if it is 100+ degrees outside. So how else will you fill your summer months? We have the perfect thing for your to do that is just perfect for all Arizonans… Country dance lessons! That’s right, what better way to spend your summer than to discover a new hobby that you will use for years to come!

Country dancing in Arizona is as popular as ever. Arizonans love to boot scoot their nights away at Country bars including Whiskey Rose Saloon, Burbon Jacks and the ever-popular Toby Keith’s, I Love This Bar and Grill.

We at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ are here to give you the skills to hit that dance floor with confidence. We love Country dancing, and even more than that, we love teaching others to Country dance so that you will always have a fun way to stay cool in the summertime. A great deal of our students come to our studio with the hope of learning something new that they will have for a lifetime. With Country dance lessons, you will soon replace those nights on the couch with evenings filled with laughter, fun and meeting new friends. In fact, knowing how to dance will also be a great source of stress-relief and even a romantic date night opportunity. Become a competent dancer and discover for yourself how to really heat up those summer nights.

The most popular Country dances are the Two Step and Country Swing, but we also teach many other dance types. it’s normal to be unsure as to what dances go with what songs, so here is a small guide to some popular Country music that may be helpful.

She’s Got it All – Country Two Step

Big Star – Country Two Step

How Forever Feels – Country Two Step

Ain’t Back Yet – Country Two Step

Guitars and Tiki Bars – Country Swing

Ain’t That Love – Country Swing

Living in Fast Forward – Country West Coast Swing

To start your summer journey now, come try our Introductory Offer for Country dance lessons. Whether you are single or will be bringing a partner, the Introductory Offer is perfect to see what dance can do for you. We are open for lessons weekdays from 12 to 8 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm to schedule your first lesson today. Contact us today and get ready for an exciting summer in 2014!

Be A Confident Social Dancer With These Tips

May 29, 2014/in Ballroom Dancing AZ /by Sierra

Are you interested in learning to Swing dance, Latin dance or give the Country dances like the Two Step a try? Then let the FUN begin with social dance lessons at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona! We can prepare you for your next night out on the town or upcoming event so that you will never be watching from the bar stool again. Before getting started with our amazing Introductory Offer into your journey of dance, check out some dance tips from the pros here at Dance FX Studios.

After years of social dance instruction, we have literally seen it all! Our mission? To empower you to be the best social dancer that you can be! Why not sweep her off of her feet-once you know how to, of course!

It’s always fun to get great social dance tips from the pros here at Dance FX Studios. Whether you are here to learn to Salsa dance, add romance, meet new people or to relieve stress, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are some wise words of advice from some of your Dance FX Studios’ instructors. Happy dancing!

Bethany’s Tips:

1. Know your true reasons for wanting to learn to dance. Are you looking for the physical benefits that social dancing has to offer? Are you hoping to improve your bond with your significant other? Understanding what you are looking for out of dance makes a huge difference in your journey. How I treat a lesson shifts drastically from someone who is looking for a workout or physical therapy vs. emotional growth. Not only does it help me structure your lessons, but you can only accomplish your goals if you actually know what they are!

2. Do you have a hard time finding your balance? On the dance floor, followers can have some difficulty maintaining their balance because we are generally walking backwards and in heels. That isn’t exactly normal for most people. If that isn’t your strong suit, here is an exercise to help find your center: Practice walking along your tracks forward and then backward while using a sturdy surface (think kitchen counter) to help yourself stay upright. Gradually, rely on the counter less and less until you can walk backwards on your own. This will make you feel much more confident on your backward steps so we can focus on following and less on not falling over.

Kendi’s Tips for the Guys:

1. Less is more! Many people associate dancing with how much they move-that’s why you see those crazy funky moves on most social dance floors like at the Country bars or Salsa clubs! 🙂 You do not have to take giant steps to be dancing. It’s actually easier to take small steps and be comfortable, then to rush around the dance floor. Same thing with moves, use them in moderation. Too many moves in a row or turns can be overwhelming for that lady that you are trying to sweep off of her feet. Guys, make sure to relax and do not overdue too much on your next night out dancing! 🙂

2. Dance it out! Go out and dance! To be the best leader, you need to be comfortable with all types of frames. So get on out there and go for it! Even if you only dance a couple times, the more miles you log on that dance floor, the better you will be!

OK, so now that you have some great dancing advice, come apply it here at Dance FX Studios. We will keep adding to your tool belt to make you a confident social dancer in no time! Dance FX Studios is just off the 101 freeway, south of Scottsdale and just north of Chandler, AZ, so we are centrally located for all Phoenix residents. Come check us out today so you can be on the dance floor before long….

Perfect Your Swing Indoors This Summer!

May 29, 2014/in dance lessons arizona /by Sierra

Do you golf? If you’re living it up in the Phoenix area, chances are you do! Arizona is known as being THE place to go for prime golfing, thanks to our awesome weather and abundance of golf courses. You could go to a new course every day of the week if you really wanted to keep it interesting! Whether you prefer the August Ranch Golf Club, Sunland Village East, or Dobson Ranch, the valley is full of options for you to get your game on.

As you already know, the course is a great place to get together with the guys and relax, talk business, or even just get some quality you time. It’s pretty much the perfect escape from the daily grind. But what do you do with yourself when it gets too hot to play? We are in a desert, and eventually the prime playing times start to drift earlier and earlier into the mornings if you want to avoid dehydration and heat stroke. Even if you start at the crack of dawn, it can start getting overwhelmingly hot by the end of your game as we start getting into these summer months.

During these warmer months, consider working on a different type of swing. Clearly your golf swing is amazing, but what about your Jitterbug or Country Swing? You’ve had plenty of time to keep your points low on the course, now is the time to earn some extra points with your favorite lady friend on the dance floor! Take a break from the heat and step into Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona (we have air conditioning, I promise!). If you have a fluid swing on the course, we can give you the tools to have a smooth swing on the dance floor.

If Swing dancing isn’t your thing, don’t worry, we have plenty of other dance styles that can help you sweep her off her feet. Whether you’re interested in Country, Latin, Ballroom, or even Argentine Tango, our incredible instructors are here to guide you. With fully customized private lessons, we can offer you the perfect place for date nights and bonding time with your special someone. Or come in stag and gain the skills to impress any woman out there! Dance FX Studios is located just off the 60 and the 101 freeways in Mesa, minutes away from some of your favorite golf courses. Contact us to book your introductory lesson today!

Find Out About What We Offer at Dance FX Studios

May 28, 2014/in dance lessons arizona /by Sierra

Since 2001, Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ has set the bar for quality social dance instruction in the Phoenix valley. With the motto “Real dancing for real people” in mind, the staff at Dance FX Studios has helped thousands of Arizona residents learn to dance with ease. From brides and grooms getting ready for their big day, to couples who have been married for ages, to singles looking for the confidence to meet The One, we at Dance FX Studios have seen it all! We have a unique method of teaching with personalized lesson plans and the best instructors in the Valley, so if you want to learn anything from the Jitterbug Swing to the Country Two Step to the Argentine Tango, we are the place for you.

Not only are we leaders in social dance lessons, but we have many avenues for you to take in order to become the dancer you have dreamed of becoming. Here are three popular options:

Private Lessons: Private dance lessons are the best way to get on the fast track to becoming confident and capable on any dance floor. Any single or couple can reap the benefits of dance and be ready for any dance floor in no time! Are you ready to take your first step towards becoming a confident social dancer? Then schedule your Introductory Private Dance Lesson and let the FUN begin! For just $40, you will get an entire hour of discovering what you want to get out of dance and begin learning the basics of up to four dances that are applicable to you and your social life.

Wedding Lessons: Start your lives together on the right foot with wedding dance lessons. From the simply stated to the completely outrageous, we can make you shine in your wedding day dance. In a wedding consultation, one of our wedding consultants will discuss your vision for your first dance, key aspects regarding your wedding venue, your dress and wedding theme, your first dance song, and more to get a feel for your personality and what your first dance will look like. You will also get out on the floor and start exploring the basics of dance, so your consultant can see how quickly you learn and where your dancing skills are at. With all of this in mind, they will create a package that is perfect for you and sure to create a customized first dance that is just right for you and your fiancé!

Swango Styles (TM) Group Classes: Join us for 4 weeks of FUN in our Couple’s Group Dance Classes! Explore exciting dances including Salsa, Jitterbug, Country Swing, and Country Two Step. Each class will focus on one dance style for 4 weeks in a row, building on what was taught in the class the week before. Don’t have a partner? No worries! Like us on Facebook and join our “singles searching for partner” page; you can meet someone new and enjoy our group classes with them!

From noon to 8 pm weekdays and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays, we are available to help you to discover your dancing goals and what dances you are interested in to help you find out which option is right for you. Contact us today for more information.

Social Ballroom Dancing Boosts Confidence in Men

May 27, 2014/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

This one is for the guys – the single guys! Taking the leap and deciding to take Salsa, Swing or Country dance lessons is the first step in your journey to becoming a confident social dancer. Oftentimes, just coming into a dance studio is the hardest step. Once you get started, though, the fun really kicks in! Soon enough, you will be well on your way to becoming a Two Step aficionado, a Salsa dancing stud, or a man with some serious Swing dancing skills. You will be a confident, skilled dancer who can sweep any lady off of her feet in no time! How cool is that!

At Dance FX Studios, we work with men from across the Phoenix Valley with a wide range of personalities, goals, and interests. One thing they all have in common? They came to us because we are the #1 dance studio in Arizona for social dancing lessons. The guys that come to us don’t need or want to learn what competitive ballroom dance studios teach, they want to be able to dance in any social setting they come across – bars, clubs, weddings, cruises, grocery store aisles… And they made the right choice coming to us!

Dance FX Studios, located near the Tempe/Chandler/Mesa border in the southeast corner of Dobson and Guadalupe Roads, teaches social ballroom dance lessons to singles and couples six days a week. What we mean by social dancing is that we will prepare you to dance anywhere where people gather-from bars to weddings and cruises to date nights. We will agile you the tools needed for how to be a great leader, a leader who can show any woman a great time on the dance floor. We also incorporate dance tips that you can use to make sure you stay on the dance floor all night long! Things like making a great connection with any dance partner and how to maneuver busy dance floors to keep you and your partner safe and comfortable are vital to becoming a great social dancer, and these things are incorporated into each of your private dance lessons.

While you will learn a great deal in your dance lessons, practicing in the “real world” is also crucial to accomplishing your goals. To be the best leader you can possibly be, you need to be comfortable dancing with different partners and their varying frames. The more time you log on the dance floor, the more comfortable and the better a dancer you will be! So get out there and shake your groove thing – comfortably, confidently, and with mad leading skills from us at Dance FX Studios.

You too, can make the right choice when you schedule your first lesson with us! Our Introductory Offer is a great way to see just what we can do for you and how social dancing can affect your life in so many ways. Call us or visit the studio today and set up a time that works for you to begin learning! We look forward to hearing from you 🙂

How Will YOU Benefit From Ballroom Dance Lessons?

May 24, 2014/in ballroom arizona /by Sierra

You have decided that you want to learn to dance. Good for you! The benefits of dance are seemingly endless, as you will soon discover. Whether you want to learn to Country Two Step, enjoy Latin dances like Salsa and Bachata, or have some fun with Swing dancing, Dance FX Studios is the perfect studio for you! With an excellent crew of instructors and a unique method of teaching, you can become a confident social dancer in no time!

One of the unique things about our studio is that we strive to create an environment where you can get the most out of your private dance lessons. Everything is personalized: the types of dances you will learn, the method of instruction your instructor will use, and the lesson plans your instructor will map out-just for you. This customization ensures that each of our students at Dance FX Studios receive the instruction that is adequate for them and their goals.

Speaking of goals, do you know what your goals are when it comes to your social dance lessons? There are many reasons why someone would want to take dance lessons. Sometimes they simply want to learn a new hobby and have been thinking that going out and kicking up their heels would be a fun addition to their life. Perhaps their love life needs some spicing up, so they decide that dancing with their significant other might just be the ticket. Dancing can be an excellent form of exercise or physical therapy as well, and we have had students who take up dancing for the physical benefits. Emotional growth or stress relief can also be what a student is searching for, and they can find it here!

No matter what your goals or ideas are for dancing, they are important to keep in mind when talking with your instructor about during your Introductory Dance Lesson. Make sure that you discuss your needs and wants with your instructor so that they can incorporate these aspects into the structure of your lessons. You will be able to accomplish your dancing goals much more quickly and efficiently this way! It’s also not to say that you will only or can only accomplish or benefit from what you discuss with your instructor; you will experience the effects of dance in many aspects of your life!

If you would like to try out dance lessons and see what your goals may be, schedule your first lesson with us today! You can call the studio at 480.968.6177 and chat with one of our client coordinators about why you want to dance and when you can come in, and they can suggest where your starting point may be! The journey of dance will take you on so many adventures to experience so many things. Start your journey with us!

Learn to Social Dance and Gain Confidence!

May 20, 2014/in Ballroom Dancing AZ /by Sierra

Do you enjoy having fun? Want to meet new people, learn a new hobby, try something new? Social ballroom dancing, like Country Two Step or Salsa, is just what you have been looking for! Learning to become a confident social dancer will create a new favorite pastime for you that you can take anywhere and enjoy anytime! And speaking of fun, dancing is nothing short of a blast! Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona has been helping couples and singles discover how much fun and how beneficial dancing really is for 13 years. We have taught couples who are looking to spice up their love life, single women who are preparing to Salsa dance with Latin men abroad, and single gentlemen who want to learn to sweep the Country gal of their dreams off of her feet. No matter your reason, or even if you don’t have one, social dancing at Dance FX Studios is bound to change your life!

Meeting new people and having an active social life has been known to increase happiness, relieve stress, and make for more confident individuals. Are you the kind of person who beelines for the sidelines and waits for someone to chat with you? While there’s nothing wrong with being a wallflower, aren’t you ready to have some fun? Social dance lessons will give you the confidence and the skills you need to be a great leader or follower and connect with anyone on the dance floor. Doesn’t dancing the night away and making connections with new people sound better than staring at the dance floor, sipping a drink all night?

Learning new things and trying new activities is such an important, exciting part of life. After all, variety is the spice of life, right? Well luckily for you, there is plentiful variety in the world of social dance! No matter your personality or interests, there is a dance that will speak to you! The spicy Salsa is perfect for unleashing your inner flirt and expressing your sensual, sassy side. Latin dances like the Salsa and the Tango are great for couples who are looking for a little somethin’-somethin’ to ignite the loving feeling all over again. Country dances like the AZ Two Step and Country Swing are great for those country folk who love to go out with their boots on and enjoy country music. No matter what you are into, you can try any and all types of dance, and you are bound to find something you LOVE!

Not only will you learn so much about yourself and thoroughly enjoy the stress relief and self-expression you experience in your dance lessons, but taking what you learn at our studio and using it out in the “real world” will truly show you just how wonderful dancing is. If you think social dance is just what you need, try our Private Lesson Introductory Offer for just $40! One of our outstanding instructors will discuss why you want to dance and what kind of dance you want to learn, and you will get out on the floor and start learning! Call or visit us today, we are so looking forward to meeting you!