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4 Underused Techniques When Country Dancing

Country dancing, especially here in Arizona, is a such a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night! From awesome music to time with old and new friends, where else would you rather be that Two Stepping and Swing dancing the night away at your favorite Country bar? There are a few aspects to […]

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8 Cringe-Worthy Habits of Untrained Social Dancers

How many times have you gone out dancing and been stepped on, kicked, pushed, or simply disregarded on the dance floor? If your answer is even once, that’s one time too many. These days, it can be not only intimidating to go out social dancing, but downright dangerous! In this blog, I’d like to share […]

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Dancing With Someone New

Going out social dancing at your local Country bar or Latin club can be quite intimidating. Never mind the amazing dancers having a blast out on the floor, looking like they’ve been dancing all their lives. You also get to contend with loud music, tons of people in a small, crowded space, dims lights and flowing […]

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Top Five Secrets of a Great Leader on the Dance Floor

Have you ever wondered what makes someone a great lead on the dance floor? Did he start dancing as a toddler? Is he just a “natural”? What is it that gives him that look of ease and effortlessness? Well, great social ballroom dancers, like those who love to Country, Latin and Swing dance, have put […]

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How Learning to Country Dance is as Easy as Tying Your Shoe

“We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile.”  Earl Nightingale Ahhh I […]

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Make New Friends and Build Your Confidence With Adult Dance Classes

Today there are so many chat rooms, dating sites, and new ways of meeting people. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t, but have you ever thought of going back to a more traditional way of making new friends? Maybe you are wondering where you can go or what you can do. I have just […]

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Why Country Dance Lessons are Great for Couples

Are you a little bit Country, but your boyfriend is more Rock-n-Roll? That’s OK! Let’s talk about something perfect for both of you to enjoy together… Country dancing! And what do you need to become awesome Country dancers? Well, Country Dance Lessons, of course. Country dancing is so hot right now, that if you don’t know […]

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Make Your Reception Special with an Amazing Wedding Dance

Helping our Arizona brides and grooms start their lives together with the perfect wedding dance is one of the most joyous rewards we feel here at Dance FX Studios… especially every time a “thank you” note arrives on our doorstep. We want you to treasure your lives together, so get things going on the right foot with Wedding Dance […]

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Connect With New Friends Through Social Dancing

Have you ever thought of how cool it would be to know how to Salsa dance, Swing dance or Country Western dance? Think about the idea of actually holding and touching a real person, instead of your phone or tech gadget, by giving social  dance lessons a try. One of the best ways to offset […]

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Get out of Your Rut With Social Dance Lessons

Do you ever get the feeling that you are up to your neck in bills, personal problems, and other stressful situations, with no end in sight? Do you often feel sluggish and irritable, or think a nap sounds better than a workout at the gym?  Are you exhausted, overworked, and burned out? Feelings like these are […]