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To Routine or NOT To Routine?

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Couple doing a lift for dance routineWith our Boo Bash Halloween party coming up, our awesome instructors at Dance FX Studios have been slaving over some really cool dance routines for our students. But as a social dance studio, shouldn’t we be super anti-routine? Actually, no! Although we are opposed to students only learning routines, it’s actually a great idea to learn a short dance routine as a supplement to your other private dance lessons. Whether you’re taking Argentine Tango dance lessons or trying your hand at  Country-Western dancing, personalized routines are the perfect addition to your learning.

Why shouldn’t I just learn routines?

The reason we are against the idea of pattern- or routine-based learning is simple. If you are doing the same moves over and over in the same order, you’ll never learn to be creative on the dance floor. You’ll also never be forced to truly lead or follow, because you already know what’s going to come next. If you hope to lead or follow anyone on the floor, you need to be constantly mixing different elements together. It’s a whole different story if you’re looking to compete or dance professionally, of course. But as a studio based solely on social dancing, we want your creativity to be nurtured just as much as your technique!

So how can routines help?

Routines are the perfect place to clean up and work on proper technique. If you already know exactly what moves are coming up next at all times, you can focus all your extra attention into the details. How is my foot placement? Am I really leading this turn correctly? What am I doing with my hands during this? Routines are amazing tools for smoothing out transitions and solidifying any problem areas in your dancing.

Not only do you get to hone in on your dancing, but it also gets you an inside view of how a professional would interpret your song. Building your own creativity on the dance floor is essential for a successful dancer, but it helps to see how a pro would do it. Watching their thought process and seeing how they interpret the music into movement can really help you with your next attempt at Salsa dancing. Sort of a “monkey see, monkey do” kind of thing, but with a lot more individual thought.

Should I perform my routine?

It isn’t necessary. A lot of routines are really just meant for your personal gain. They are specifically built for your education and entertainment. If the opportunity should present itself and you feel up to it? Go for it! Even if you just want to be a social dancer, performing can really up your confidence. By executing a routine in front of an audience, you can leave behind some of that stage fright you have at your local dance spots. Also, who doesn’t love to show off a little? If your studio is having a showcase, invite your friends and family! They’re probably dying to see what you’ve been working so hard to achieve.

No matter what you’re looking for, whether you want to Swing dance at a local country club or you want to perform on So You Think You Can Dance, routines can be a definite addition to your dance education. As long as you are with good instructors who are guiding you to your dancing goals, routines are awesome! Want to see some killer routines in action? Join us at Dance FX Studios for our Boo Bash Halloween Party on October 18, 2014! We’ll have games, performances by students and pros, and plenty of social dancing. Want to get some moves under your belt before then? Come on in for a few private dance lessons or our awesome group dance classes to prepare! We’re in Mesa, AZ just off the 101 and the 60 with easy access from every major city in the greater Phoenix area. Give us a call and start dancing today!

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Private dance lessons are available by appointment Monday-Friday from 12-8 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am-3 pm. For more information, call us today at 480.968.6177.

Spice Things Up With Tango Lessons

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It seems like each day you get up, get ready for work, spend the day working, run some errands, come home, eat dinner, take care of things around the house, and collapse into bed. The next day, you do it all over again. Some nights you lie in bed thinking- is this all there is? Where is the fun and excitement in my life? Well, it sounds like it’s time to shake things up, maybe try something you’ve never done before, after all variety is the spice of life! How about trying something to spice up your life? Argentine tango dance lessons may be just the ticket!

Dance FX Studios, in Mesa, AZ, has been teaching students private ballroom dance lessons, whether it’s the Argentine tango, Country, Swing, or Latin ballroom dancing, throughout the Phoenix area for over 12 years. We are the leading dance studio in the East Valley, Arizona region for Argentine tango ballroom dance lessons. The Argentine tango, which is the original tango, is a romantic and intimate social dance that is not only popular in Arizona, but throughout the world.

The Argentine tango is like poetry in motion. It is a place for self-expression, a dance that is an art. There is no other dance that best describes intrigue and passion. Taking Argentine tango dance lessons is a great way to connect with your partner and add some excitement back into your life. Most couples are so busy with their day to day activities that it is hard to make time for each other and do something together. What a great opportunity to reignite the flames of desire in your relationship and leave the rest of the world at the door!

The Argentine tango is world renowned as the ultimate romantic dance. It creates an exhilarating feeling of freedom and togetherness. Just hearing the word tango invokes sophistication, culture and emotion.  It is one of the best known and popular social dances in the world. Tango enthusiasts have a common love and craving for the dance that is rarely seen in other dance styles. Argentine Tango is often referred to as the dancer’s dance. This passionate dance is relatively gentle and physically undemanding and is basically built upon walking, which makes it suitable for just about everyone.

Argentine tango dancing is like playing chess, having a work-out, being on a date, travelling through space and time, discovering a foreign culture, going to a concert, and exploring one’s creativity… all at the same time! Wow- we know that this is an exciting dance, but who knew the Argentine tango could do all that? It is true, though, that you can become so enraptured with this dance that you just go off into another world, leaving all your worries behind and just focus on your partner and dancing.

At Dance FX Studios, close to Chandler and Tempe, AZ, we can get you ready to delve into this amorous dance with private Argentine tango dance lessons. Whether you’re single or a couple, we can help anyone to become a skilled and confident dancer.  We would love to get you started with our Introductory Special- a one hour private lesson for only $40 per couple or single. This one hour lesson will allow you to check out our studio and our unique method of teaching, as well as learning partner connection and how to communicate effectively on the dance floor.

To schedule your first lesson, give us a call at 480.968.6177. We are available for private dance lessons Monday-Friday, from 12-8 pm and Saturday, from 11 am-4 pm. Come and discover just how easy and enjoyable learning to dance at Dance FX Studios can be for anyone who would like to learn to dance. Unlike the fads of many forms of music, Argentine tango is something that does and always will transcend time and culture. Are you ready to begin your journey into the world of Argentine tango? If so, contact us today to begin your journey into learning to dance.