Salsa Dancing…Get Addicted!
Salsa dancing can make you come alive! It is an energetic and fun dance that will have you wanting more. With private or group Salsa classes, you’ll be shaking your hips in no time! THE SALSA BASIC: There are many different types of Salsa dancing but this month we will cover the basic steps for […]
Where the Country Two-Step Began…
You may know it as the Texas Two-Step, the Arizona Two Step or just as the good old Two Step, but no matter what you call it, the Country Western Two Step is a fun and playful dance that is fairly easy to learn. As the name suggests, the Country Two Step is a western […]
More Wedding Dance Tips…
The last thing you should have to worry about when planning your wedding is your first dance as husband and wife. It is easy to get caught up in all of the wedding planning and forget some last minute details, such as the first dance that you will have as a married couple. To help […]
Styles of Swing
With the, what seems to be, endless amount of Swing dance styles, it is sometimes hard to keep them all straight. Dances that can be referred to as Swing dancing include the Lindy Hop, Charleston, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Jive, Shag, and many other dances developed around the 1940’s. To help you identify […]
Traditions Behind the First Dance
Having a first dance as husband and wife during your reception or after the wedding celebrations is a popular practice among American and European people. The reason behind the first dance somewhat follows the traditions of a ball. The newly married couple is supposed to start with the first dance, as they are they guests […]
Origins of the Word Tango
There are several theories of how the Tango received its name. The theories range from a drum beat to various derivatives of words from different cultures. It seems like the drum theory is the most popular, but even with the drum beat theory there are several different versions of how the word Tango arose. Some […]
Dances Categorized as Ballroom Dancing
Most likely you have heard the term Ballroom dance, but did you know that not all dances fall into the category of Ballroom dancing? There is even a World Dance Council that determines what is and what isn’t part of a certain Ballroom dance classification. Categories that are used to classify dances include International Standard […]
Local Country Dancing Venues
Arizona is definitely a western state as we have plenty of Country Western restaurants, bars, and nightlife. If you are new to the Phoenix area or just want to try your hand out with some Country Western Dancing, here is a list of spots around the valley where you can get a taste of Country […]
Where Salsa Came From
Did you know that the dance called “salsa” might not be what you think it is? It is actually a particular style of Latin dance that was developed in New York by Puerto Rican and Cuban immigrants in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The original dance that the Salsa was inspired by was the Cuban Son. […]
Learn the “Jitterbug” Swing Basics
The Jitterbug is a fun and easy variation of Swing dancing if you are just learning how to dance. It is fun for all ages and is a great way to relieve stress. In the next couple paragraphs we will cover some of the dance steps for the Jitterbug just to give you an idea […]
