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Top Three Dance Styles for Your First Dance in Arizona

September 30, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

So you and your partner have decided to tie the knot. Congratulations! We know how hard it can be to put together a wedding, no matter how much time you have before the big day. We want to help take away some of your wedding stress by creating a first dance custom fit for your personalities, style and wedding theme. At Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we want work with you to create a beautiful wedding routine that looks exactly how you imagined. If your big day is going to be shabby chic themed, a rustic Country Wedding Dance may be just what you’re wanting. Or maybe you are going to be the belle of the ball. We can choreograph a fairy tale first dance that takes everyone’s breath away.

For those of you Arizona brides and grooms who don’t like to do things too extravagantly, our Sweet and Simple first dances are perfect for you. Once you and your fiancé pick out the song you would like your first dance be danced to, you can decide if this is the style that best suits what you imagined. Although we don’t like to choreograph wedding dances that consist of just swaying back and forth, we can definitely put first dance together for you that is easy and elegant, without compromising how it looks.

Let’s say you and your partner are a spunky and fun type of couple. The best thing we think you can do is shock your guests with what we call a Rock Your Reception Wedding Dance! You two can start off doing a slow swaying dance to a stereotypical wedding song. Everyone in the audience will head to the open bar while checking their phones, but wait! When they are least expecting it, you bust out into a fast and upbeat Swing or Salsa dance and knock their socks off! You can really show off, and best of all, your friends and family will be talking about your first dance for months to come!

For a Cinderella first dance that will have him sweeping you off of your feet, a traditional and classic wedding dance routine will fit you perfectly. You probably already have your song picked out, and we can bring that song to life and give your guests a memory to treasure forever.

Our incredible dance instructors are trained to customize your wedding routine to fit you and your spouse perfectly. Once you come in for your Wedding Dance Consultation, you will see how we can create a dance that is exactly how you imagined as a little girl. All the stress from planning your wedding will fall off your shoulders when the two of you are dancing together.

It doesn’t matter which style you choose. You can even mix any of the above together. The point is that you have an experience that will leave you smiling for years to come. We at Dance FX Studios can assure you of that when you come to us for Wedding Dance Lessons.

What to Wear for Your First Dance on Your Wedding Day

September 29, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

As your much anticipated wedding day is coming up, you are probably wondering what you should wear for your first dance as a married couple. Should you wear your wedding dress, or change into your reception dress? What about the groom? Will he want to dance with his jacket on or off? These can seem like small things to think about, but with proper planning, you can look and feel quite comfortable on your big day with the right attire.

We at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona have helped thousands of brides over the last two decades to shine on the dance floor, and we are happy to advise you on how to look and feel your best!

Ladies… If you are wearing a wedding dress that is form fitted, such as a mermaid or a trumpet style dress, we suggest that you consider a second dress to wear during your reception party, at least for your first dance. Not only will a flowy dress free you up for your first dance, it will also ensure you are comfortable for the rest of the night. If you have a long train and don’t plan on changing into a separate dress, bustling your dress is a great idea so that you don’t trip on the dance floor. You also won’t want your train dragging around with the danger of your partner slipping while you are dancing together. When you begin your Wedding Dance Lessons with us, you will want to wear comfortable clothing until we get closer to the actual wedding date. Then we ask that you bring in an outfit that is something similar to what you will be wearing on your actual day. That way you practice with a large skirt on, to fitted jacket on to get used to the feeling of dancing in similar clothing.

Guys…We will help you to discover whether or not you should dance with your jacket on. When you are wearing something as restricting as a tux or suit jacket, you may have a hard time turning wife comfortably. Both of you will want you to be able to show her off and make her look as graceful as possible on the most important dance of your lives.

For the bride and groom…Please wear shoes that are comfortable. Even if this means you have to change before and after your dance into a different shoe, we definitely recommend that you do! Your feet will be regretting it the next day if you don’t. Ladies, do not wear a sky high stiletto for your first dance. Sure, it looks great but they are nearly impossible to dance in without looking ridiculous, or worse, tripping and getting hurt. We recommend that you do not wear a heel that is more than 3 inches tall for dancing. It’s honestly a better idea to wear a short heel for the entire reception, especially if you have an open bar. Guys, we think it’s a great idea to invest in a dance shoe for your special night. You will use your dance skills with your wife far beyond just your wedding night so splurging on a comfortable dance shoe is a great idea.

If you haven’t started planning your wedding dance, give us a call at Dance FX Studios and set up a Wedding Dance Consultation so we can customize the first dance of your dreams. Don’t worry about the small details we talked about today. Once you come in, our instructors will go over everything you need to know again for both of you to look and feel great on your wedding day!

5th Annual Halloween “Boo Bash” Dance Party with Live Country Music in AZ

September 28, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

In just a few short weeks, we will have one of our favorite annual events… Dance FX Studios’ 5^th Annual Halloween Boo Bash Dance Party! Saturday, October 24, 2015 will be a “scaretastic” fun time that will include live Country music, Halloween costumes, and much more! You can come join in the Halloween festivities, even if you’re not a current dance student. Why? Because we don’t want anyone missing out on the fun! Here are just some of the reasons why you will want to get your tickets now…

This special event will have live music by Country band Two-bit Shotgun (one of our favorites in the Country music scene in Arizona). Enjoy great cover song that you and your friends to Country dance to in your Halloween attire. As a student of dance, practicing to live music is a wonderful experience. Songs are not “canned” as they are on the radio, helping you to train your ear when it comes to hearing the music. When you attend a wedding, for instance, most of the time the bride and groom will have chosen to have a live band over a deejay (although some choose both). If you get in enough practice dancing at one of our live events, then you will look flawless dancing to both live music and a pre-recorded music. Live bands tend to slip up when it comes to tempo, but if you learn how to adjust to the timing difference, you will always be successful when dancing with anyone on the dance floor. Don’t worry if you’re just starting out in your dancing journey, Private Dance Lessons with us can help you master the art of dancing to the beat.

Another great thing about our live events in general is the opportunity to meet new friends who love to dance too. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, or in a committed relationship, you (or you and your girlfriend/boyfriend) will get to meet people who like the same hobbies as you. If you are single, you never know who you might meet while you are hanging out at cool events like this one. At least when you come to one of our events, you know they would be the type of person who loves to go out dancing!

If you are married or in a relationship, then our upcoming Annual Boo Bash Dance Party can be a great way for you to have a unique date night and relax without the kiddos. Drop them off at their favorite sitter’s house and have a fun time, just the two of you.

Social dancing is a great hobby to have together. When you discover popular dances like the Country Swing or Salsa, then you will quickly see how practice will make you a more confident social dancer. Dance FX Studios’ in-house parties are a great way for couples to dance together and get in that practice. Your instructor will be so proud!

If you have only take your Private Dance Lessons with one instructor and haven’t had the opportunity to learn from another instructor’s point of view, then our live dance events will be the perfect opportunity to dance with and learn from our other instructors. We will start the night out with a mini group lesson. The dance class is 30 minutes long, giving you a great chance to pick up a new move or two from a different teacher in that time frame. The mini group class is also a great chance to try out your new moves with new friends on the night of the party. Because you know you will be in a room full of our students, you can feel completely comfortable and never judged when trying something new. We have all been there before!

Our 5^th annual Boo Bash will be held October 24^th this year and we couldn’t be more thrilled! We love the chance to have fun with our students for more than just time on your Private Dance Lessons. It’s so exciting for us to see you using what we teach in a real world situation and actually becoming successful. If you don’t feel like you’re completely prepared for that night, then take advantage of our New Student Offer for Private Dance Lessons and learn all of the tools you will need for any night out on the town. We can’t wait to see you on the 24^th of October. Tickets are on sale now!

About The Sensual Argentine Tango

September 24, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

Argentine Tango is a beautiful dance to learn, but it can look quite intimidating from a beginner’s point of view. We don’t want you to feel afraid to learn something new, so here are three reasons why you should take Argentine Tango Dance Lessons with us at Dance FX Studios, in Mesa Arizona.

The Argentine Tango is a very intimate dance. Argentine Tango Dance Lessons are a great way for you and your spouse to spice things up in your relationship! Or if you are just beginning a new relationship, Tango dancing is a great hobby to discover together. It is one that the both of you will have for years to come. Since you are so close together while dancing, you get to explore the chemistry between the two of you that was either lost over the years, or has yet to be discovered. How exciting! The female, or follower, in this dance really has to focus on trusting their partner. When there is trust involved, the both of you get to establish a new and deeper level in your relationship.

What is also so great about Argentine Tango is the community that surrounds this dance. There are many events called “Milongas” that are held specifically for Tango dancers. You will get to meet people who have danced the Tango here in Arizona for so long they are considered masters, as well as new friends just like you who are beginner Tango dancers. If you go out Tango dancing, you can also meet a potential dance partner. With the confidence that you will feel after a series of Private Argentine Tango Dance Lessons at our studio, you can begin mingling with others who also love this special dance. The possibilities of meeting all sorts of interesting people are endless when it comes to dancing.

The Argentine Tango is all about being close to your partner and creating a sensual and sexy look. With Private Dance Lessons at our studio you get to discover your sensual side and make a connection with whoever you get the chance to dance with. If you don’t think you can be sexy, you are so wrong! Our instructors have every answer to your questions and can teach you everything you need to know to look confident while dancing the Argentine Tango. All you need to do is show up for your dance lessons and getting involved in the community, and soon enough others will see you dancing, and the rest is history!

So instead of feeling scared or intimidated by other Argentine Tango dancers, come in and join us for an Introductory Argentine Tango Dance Lesson and experience how beautiful of a dance Tango really is. Bring a partner if you would like, but if you don’t have one, do not let that stop you from learning. We can teach you, and soon enough you will be enjoy this dance of love and passion for yourself.

Dance Into the Holiday Season

September 23, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

We know it’s only September, but as the days go on, we are getting closer and closer to the holiday season. It just creeps up on you every year, doesn’t it? Here at Dance FX Studios, we think Private Latin, Swing or Country Dance Lessons with us are a great way to prepare for every holiday.

You know those family members that are so hard to shop for? They have anything and everything you could think of, and you are completely lost when it comes to what to get them for the holidays and birthdays. We can bet there is one thing they haven’t received… Private Dance Lessons with us! Giving the gift of dance is a unique way of spreading the holiday cheer this year. Your family members will love the idea of discovering dance with their loved one, or even solo so they can meet new friends here in Arizona. You know that your gift will be the only one of its kind, so you don’t have to worry about getting your mom the same set of pots and pans that your sister got her.

When you’re cooking, cleaning, and wrapping gifts for any of the holidays coming up, all you want (and need) is a break. A great way to take a step back from all of your errands and worries is with social dance lesson! If you have a spouse or a significant other you guys can use what you’ve learned in your lessons right there in your home. Once you start Country Two Step Dance Lessons or Swing Dance Lessons, you will be transported to another place altogether. That gift wrapping can wait when you’re having this much fun! If you don’t think you’ll be able to leave the house and go out, just put on the radio and dance your heart out in your kitchen or living room. You will be so thankful during the holidays when you finally make time for yourself to recharge and unwind. Everyone deserves a break from the holiday madness!

A lot of work places like to throw holiday parties, especially around Christmas time. Depending on how big your company is, dancing will surely be a part of the event. If you and your spouse feel nervous about stepping on to the dance floor, come to us for Couple’s Private Dance Lessons. Our instructors are amazing at easing your worries and giving you every tool you will need to feel comfortable and look smooth while dancing together on any floor. Since you won’t be stressing about dancing in front of your co-workers, you and your partner can just focus on having a great time together and getting to know the people you work with better. Plus, you may also get the chance to impress your boss with your smooth moves! You could be the one everybody is talking about in the office…in a good way!

Set your stress aside this holiday season and take advantage of our New Student Introductory Offer for Private Dance Lessons. We know it isn’t holiday season just yet, but we want you and your partner to be prepared before it’s too late. Winter will come faster than you know it…

“Fall” Into Social Dance Lessons With Us!

September 22, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

Tomorrow is the first official day of the fall season this year and what better way to spend the cool nights ahead than to start social dance lessons with your significant other? At Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we can help you and your one and only discover a great hobby that can be used throughout this chilly season and beyond! With so many popular social dances to explore, from Country Two Step dancing to Swing dancing and Salsa dancing, you can’t go wrong!

Couple’s Private Dance Lessons with our studio is a great way to warm up this fall. If you hate the cold as much as I do, then you will be looking for any way to escape it, and couple’s dance lessons can be just the distraction you need. That is why we think it is such a great hobby to start now. With Country Dance Lessons or Salsa Dance Lessons, you and your partner can dance the night away at almost any club in Arizona before long. Or, if you tend to stay indoors, you can push the couches out of the way and dance in the living room. Country Two Step dancing, and even Salsa dancing, hardly takes up any space at all, so no worries if your “dance floor” is small. And, if you have a fire place, you can even create a very romantic environment to dance in. What a great way to warm up! 🙂

Once you know how to Country or Latin dance, you can also find new Country bars and Latin clubs in Phoenix that have plenty of other couples Country Two Stepping into the night! It’s fun to meet other couples with similar interests, and dancing is a great hobby to share with new friends. For a more intimate evening, you can plan a date night after your Latin Dance Lesson at our studio and grab something to eat after the lesson is over, or maybe catch a movie. How fun!

We all know what is about to come in the following months, tons and tons of holiday shopping and preparing. If the two of you want to learn something new together before the hectic holiday season, then now is the perfect time to start. If there is a holiday work event that involves any kind of dancing, you will be totally prepared to get on the dance floor together. Once Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas rolls around, you will find yourself barely getting enough time together as a couple. If you want to take a break from making costumes or wrapping gifts, find a way to dance together with Couple’s Dance Lessons. Even if it is just for an hour here and there, you’ll be able to take a breather, enjoy some one-on-one time and take a break from the chaos around you.

Enjoy the weather, have a cup of hot chocolate, and give social dance lessons a try with your true love this fall. If you need to prepare, for an upcoming event, we can help you out with that too so you can discover a great new hobby that will keep you connected for years to come.

Making Your Wedding Day Special With A Customized First Dance

September 21, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

So your soulmate recently got down on one knee and popped the question. Of course you say YES! as you cry tears of joy, but now you have a lot to think about when it comes to planning your wedding. Whether your wedding is three months from now or two years from now, you will need a unique and memorable first dance as a married couple, no doubt. Here at Dance FX Studios in the Phoenix East Valley, we can help relieve some of your wedding day stress with Wedding Dance Lessons. We teach many different styles to our brides and grooms, but here are some of our favorites.

If you’re a southern lady, or gentleman, then you may be more drawn to a Country themed Wedding Dance. We love Country Dancing for wedding couples as Country dancing has been trendy for several years now. If you want something fun and upbeat, then Country Swing may be just the dance for you! The Country Swing is fun and exciting as a dance, and will surely get your friends and family on their feet for you! In your Wedding Dance Consultation with us at Dance FX Studios, you can even try out the basics of Country Swing dancing to see if it suits you. Country Two Step dancing for your wedding dance would be another great option if you want something a little slower, but still crowd pleasing. Whichever Country dance you choose for your first dance, you’re going to want to change into your Cowboy boots beforehand to get into character for your special dance. 🙂

If you’re looking for something more traditional and romantic, we can also teach you to Waltz or learn another slow dance called the Nite Club Two Step. Your first dance will look classy, and you will still have a great time doing it. A lot of couples lean towards doing these types of dances because they are sweet and simple dances for your wedding. Most importantly, you get to enjoy each other and stare into each other’s eyes as husband and wife for the first time. Both the Waltz and the Nite Club Two Step are great if you are having a traditional wedding on your special day.

If your personality is a little more “out there” then we know that an unexpected dance that includes your bridesmaids and groomsmen is a cool surprise for your guests. Add a surprise element can really liven things up a bit at your wedding by having your best girlfriends and buddies learn a choreographed dance together. What a great way to create more memories with your friends! You could do something creative like a flash mob that is pre-planned and perfectly executed, with Wedding Dance Lessons, of course. These surprise routines have becoming very popular and are even trending on the internet. Who knows, maybe you and your wedding party will become YouTube famous! It really shocks your audience and will have them doubled over in laughter (in a GOOD way) while they watch you, your new husband and your wedding party do the moon walk, Hip Hop dancing, or whatever you can think up. We love a new challenge!

Let us help you choose a one-of-a-kind wedding dance that is customized for you. The team at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ can plan out your dream wedding dance to give you a wedding to remember.

Discover These Top Three Popular Social Dances in Arizona!

September 17, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

You may be wondering what kind of social dances are right for you. Will it be Swing dancing, Salsa dancing or maybe a little Country Two Step dancing will tickle your fancy! At Dance FX Studios, we can turn you into a great social dancer in these dance styles and more! That way, when you come in for your Introductory Private Dance Lesson, you will get to explore all of the cool and useful dances that you need to know if you live here in Arizona.

Salsa dancing, you have to have it! It’s sexy, fast paced, playful and intimate. If you are looking to spice things up in your relationship, then Salsa Dance Lessons are a great way to start. A steamy dance where you are being held close can spark whatever you’re missing between you and your partner. If you’re single and looking to meet someone new, a night out Salsa dancing can create a great environment to do just that. You can meet friends who like the same type of music dance style. How fun is that!? In the future, you will always have the option of going out together and never have to argue about where to go. 🙂

Swing dancing is another popular social dance style of dance here in Arizona. There are many different types of Swing dances, but we have a few favorites here at Dance FX Studios. With Jitterbug or Country Swing Dance Lessons, you can see how great it is to know how to Swing dance. Beginner’s Swing dancing, from West Coast Swing to Jitterbug is very exciting and can be complimented by all styles of Jazz music, Big Band, Rock and Roll and even Hip Hop music! It’s great to Swing dance where there is live music, so be sure to look for local places to go Swing dancing in Phoenix.

Country Swing is less bouncy, but still just as fun! All of the newest Country songs you hear on the radio can mostly likely be danced to with Country Swing steps or Country Two Step dance moves.

This brings us to our last, but not least, popular social dance, the Country Two Step. Country Two Step dancing is the most asked for style these days. There are so many styles of the Two Step, but we teach the one we think is easiest and works best for a social dance floor, Arizona Two Step. Also known as Rhythm Two Step, the Arizona Two Step is the best Two Step that we have found that works for a real world situation. The Arizona Two Step is a medium paced dance that is easy to learn and can be used on any dance floor. Even though it is a traveling dance, our instructors can teach you everything you need to know to keep your partner from bumping into other couples with a few Country Two Step Dance Lessons. As mentioned above, just like the Country Swing, the Country Two Step can be danced to almost any current Country music. This is what people like most because bar deejays tend to play current music.

Have you picked a favorite social dance style yet? If you can’t decide, then let us help you out with our New Student Offer for an Introductory Private Dance Lesson. Our incredible social dance instructors can show you in person what each one of these dances looks like. From there, you can choose which ones you would like to explore. Come visit us today and let the fun begin!

A Night on the Town Country Dancing in Arizona

September 16, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

At Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona we love taking our students out for a night out on the town. Recently we hosted a night out Country Dancing at Cactus Moon and had such a great time! Here’s why we love having our Nights Out.

Taking our students out to our local Country bar for some Country Two Step and Swing dancing can really show what a social environment is actually like in the real world. Once you start taking Country Dance Lessons with us you, will learn that everything we teach is based on navigating smoothly around the dance floor. It can be pretty difficult keeping your partner from bumping into other couples while you’re dancing, but we love teaching all of the things you need to know to become successful at it. Once you finally go out (whether it’s with us on a night out or by yourself) you will understand what we mean and why we focus so much on our lead and follow technique.

When you get the opportunity to spend a night with us Country Dancing you won’t want to say no. This is a great way to meet new people who enjoy the same hobbies that you love, and if you’re single, you could possibly meet someone new that you can ask on a date… a night out Country dancing perhaps?

If you are lucky enough to already have a partner, you can meet other couples who are experiencing the same dance journey that you are and spark some new conversation. On top of meeting great new people, you will have the chance to dance with your instructor and even other instructors that you haven’t had the chance to have a Private Dance Lesson with. You could ask for a few pointers while you’re dancing with them, and if you’re nervous, they can help ease your worries.

It can be hard to squeeze in practice time with everyone’s busy lives, but we strongly urge you to get as much practice as possible. The best way to remember anything is by repetition, and what better way than to have fun with it? Try going out Country dancing in Arizona as much as you can in one week and see how confident you feel by Saturday. We can promise you the results will be worth the practice time!

When you join us for a Night Out, you get to add even more practice time and have a great time doing it. You will also get to practice how to ask someone you don’t know how to dance. Which can be a pretty nerve-wracking thing to think about, but like we said before, the more you do it, the more confidence you will have. More confidence means you won’t be as nervous and you can just think about dancing the night away.

These are just some of the reasons why we love going out Country Dancing with our students. If you want to experience a great time with us, try our New Student Offer for Country Two Step Dance Lessons so you can prepare for the time of your life dancing with the staff and students of Dance FX Studios.

Why Dance Lessons are Better Than Going to the Gym!

September 15, 2015/in Dance Lessons Mesa AZ /by Sierra

Are you getting bored of going to the gym as a mean of getting in shape? Wouldn’t it be so much more fun if you could get fit while doing something that you love? Have you considered that there are other ways to raise your heartbeat than running on that dreaded treadmill? If you have even pondered any of the questions above, boy do we have something exciting to share with you! Think fun. Think fitness. Think dance! Yes, right here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we can help you to reach your fitness goals in an much more entertaining way…with Private Dance Lessons in your favorite dance styles, from Country Two Step to Salsa!

What’s amazing about investing in Private Dance Lessons, whether your discovering Swing dancing or signing up for Country Two Step Dance Lessons is that you can burn up to 450 calories in an hour’s time! And..at the same time you’re getting a workout, you are also having fun! When was the last time you could say that when you got home from the gym? You also get to discover a new hobby that can turn out to be a means of relieving stress, meeting new friends and so much more! Social dancing is great for your health without even noticing that you’re working out (and you won’t have to wait for that stair machine to open up at the gym). What’s even better is that you’ll actually be able to go out and use your dancing at any social event, from weddings to date nights around town. This just adds more exercise time to your routine while having a great time with friends, co-workers, or a special someone…

Popular dances like Country Swing are a great way to reduce stress and let your creative side run wild. Going to your local gym isn’t usually a stress-free experience, nor is it too creative. With dance lessons for you, or even you and a partner, you can let go of your day and unwind. Everyone at our dance studio has started from the beginning just like you so there is no need for you to feel intimidated while working out (dancing!) with us. When you’ve had a long day, or even a long week, taking Country or Salsa Dance Lessons can shake all of that stress off your shoulders. When you step onto the dance floor all of your worries will be gone, and you will only be thinking about the steps you’re taking and the great time you’re having.

So don’t be stuck in your regular old gym routine, give Private Dance Lessons at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ a try! Gone will be the days of staring at the walls while running on the treadmill thinking about how much longer until you get to go home. Come have a great time Two Stepping away your day with us! With our Introductory Offer for Private Dance Lessons, you can come and experience our version of “working out” on the dance floor.