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Swing dancing in AZ

Be A Stud on The Dance Floor!

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Swing dancing in ArizonaMost people encounter social dancing for the first time at weddings or other social events. When they look on to the dance floor, it is often with admiration, and sometimes even jealousy, that everyone is smiling from ear to ear in enjoyment. Oftentimes,   fond memories of dancing with your friends and family is what most people remember as the highlight of the night. And why not, social dancing, from Country Two Step to Swing and Slow dancing romantic, exciting and great fun!

No matter what the activity, most people are focused on having a great time. With regard to dancing, as long as you’re out there shaking your bodies to a musical beat, there’s no need to fuss about details or technique, right? For social purposes, that is true. And kudos for even having the courage to get on that dance floor. However, when you begin to go out Swing or Tango dancing regularly, you will notice that there are people on the dance floor who are much better than you. In fact, those “better” dancers stay out on the dance floor a lot longer than everyone else. How did they get to be so great as social dancers? Here’s how:

Private dance lessons: After investing in private dance lessons in popular dance styles like the Country Swing or Bachata, you realize that when you go out dancing, it is a LOT MORE FUN! You find you share an unspoken comradery with other good social dancers in the club, and the attractive men or beautiful women want to dance with you because you know what you are doing. What’s coolest about social dance lessons is that you can really learn how to lead or follow, putting yourself in demand on the dance floor as you are easier to dance with. Plus, making your dance partner look good is never a bad thing…

Being a great dancer does not mean you are a snob or on a level above anyone else on the dance floor. It simply means you enjoy more social interaction with a wider group of people and now have a valuable tool which allows you to meet many more new people.  You are now trained to be aware of the music, navigate a crowed dance floor and giving any dance partner you dance with an exciting evening.

The good news is, it’s not hard to become a great social dancer. Here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we have been teaching people how to achieve their goal of becoming confident social dancers for almost 15 years. Sure, learning how to dance Country, Latin or the Argentine Tango takes a bit of time and practice, but just like surfing, bowling, knitting, or learning to use a computer, anything new is easy once you have the attitude of a committed mind. Investing in yourself means you accept that there are many things that increase your enjoyment in life once you have moved beyond the beginning stage.

During your process of discovering dance, you moves will become second nature. Many good dancers felt they had two left feet before they started. It may take a while to become a well-rounded accomplished dancer, but the effort is worth it. The instructors at Dance FX Studios were all beginners too at one point. We happily welcome newcomers and want to help anyone who decides they want to dance. Why not start right now by taking advantage of our New Student Introductory Offer and get on your way to being a great dancer today! We know that learning to dance changes lives and we are hopeful your decision to dance changes yours too.

Country Two Step dancing

Two Step Your Way Into Her Heart

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Country Two Step dancing in ArizonaAre you single and dating, or single and ready to date? If so, make yourself a hot commodity by knowing how to Country dance. Think about it, guys. You already took the time to learn to Two Step and Country Swing dance, and now you get to take her out on the floor and sweep her off of her feet. Do you think she’ll be impressed? We know she will!

Oftentimes, we do not think to prepare for what may come our way. But you can be proactive and make a great investment in yourself with Country dance lessons!  Here’s how…and why!

Country dancing builds confidence: Asking a girl out can be intimidating enough, but with the confidence you will gain by knowing how to dance, any woman would be lucky to date you, right? Actually, Country dancing is such a cool hobby and skill for a guy to have that you will surely have the ladies lining up to hang out with you.  That is pretty cool! Just show off your goods on the dance floor and see how your popularity with the ladies goes on the rise.

Country dancing is cool!: Why would you not want to partake in the Country dancing craze? If you live in Arizona, and other southwest states, Country dancing has been around forever. But now you can even go Two Stepping and Country Swing dancing in Los Angeles, Chicago, and other “hip” cities. Country music is here to stay, so get on board with the dances that can make your next evening at a Country bar a blast!

Getting started: Now that you know how key Country dancing can be to improving your social life, don’t wait to get started. You never know who’s around the corner waiting to be twirled around that dance floor by you! 🙂

The absolute best way to begin your exciting new hobby is by investing in private Country dance lessons. To get the one-on-one time with an instructor is so crucial to your overall experience and will ensure that you will stick with your dance lessons.

Unfortunately, most men miss out on the opportunity to shine on the dance floor because they took short cuts when they first started learning to dance. Going to those free group classes in your local Country bar can be a disaster in the making. We’ll go deeper into this in an upcoming blog, but let’s just say that without personalized and detailed instruction, men are generally the first ones to scurry off the dance floor, never to be seen on one again. How tragic! Really!

Phoenix, Arizona residents…come visit us at Dance FX Studios in the Phoenix East Valley to begin your dancing journey. We have an incredible New Student Offer that will show you just how fun and easy it is to learn to Country dance. Let us help you to get ready for all of the thrilling opportunities that will be coming your way!

 

 

couple dancing

Learn to Social Dance at Dance FX Studios

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Social ballroom dance lessons are so beneficial to adults of all ages for a multitude of reasons. Not only can you be active and tone up, you can also relieve stress, improve your self-esteem and confidence, build and strengthen relationships, liven up your social life and so much more! If you live in the Phoenix East Valley, lucky for you, Dance FX Studios has been a leading social dance studio of Arizona for over 12 years! Located in Mesa, Arizona just off of 101 Freeway, our studio is close to many cities of the Valley, including Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale. We offer several ways for you to learn and explore the world of social dancing, but our most popular services are group dance classes and private dance lessons. Whether you want to learn to dance Country Two Step or dance the sensual Argentine Tango or Salsa for your next night out at a Latin club, we have dance lesson programs just for you!

Group dance lessons are a great way to practice what you are learning in your private dance lessons. You can also learn dance basics in a group setting with friends and newcomers. Our current group classes are for couples, or friends that pair up together, so you and someone you know can come and learn together and share the cost. You can also meet other couples who are learning to dance just like you, extending your social dancing circle and help you to make new friends with similar interests. Our group classes beginning April 7th, 2014, are progressive dance classes, meaning that each week your class instructor will build off the previous week’s lesson, incorporating new steps and tips each week. This creates a more efficient, productive way to learn. You will get the most out of your 4-week lesson package this way! These progressive group classes are just $75 per couple for all four weeks of classes. On Monday nights, we offer Country Two Step, Tuesdays are for Salsa, Wednesday is for Country Swing and Jitterbug Swing takes place on Thursdays. All of our group dance classes are at 7 pm. Sign up today to reserve your space!

Private dance lessons are the best way that you can become a skilled, confident dancer in the least amount of time. In private lessons, you and your partner (if you bring one) will receive personalized instruction, one-on-one with your instructor. You don’t have to wait for any feedback; your instructor is there with you the whole time! While group classes are an excellent, fun way to learn, private dance lessons are much more effective if you want to become a a confident social dancer in a shorter amount of time. Many of our private lesson students take what they learn in their lessons to group classes, practicing and getting extra feedback through group classes. Each lesson in our private lesson packages is personalized to you and your capabilities, learning styles and goals. We understand that everyone is different; they learn differently, want different things and need different things. Our unique mode of customized instruction is what sets us apart from other studios in the area! You can see for yourself what we mean by trying out our $40 Introductory offer. You will get an hour of tips and dance basics on the floor, as well discussing what you want to get out of learning to dance, which helps us create the perfect set of lessons just for you.

Now that you know more about what makes what we offer so great, get in touch with us to schedule your first visit! If you want to learn to Country Swing, Salsa dance, Jitterbug Swing and so much more, Dance FX Studios is just what you need.

Country Two-Step Dancing at Toby Keith’s Bar in Mesa, AZ

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Recently we had an opportunity to kick up our heels at Toby Keith’s Bar and Grill in Mesa, AZ as Dance FX Studios was invited to come and teach a Country Two Step dance class and then judge a dance country dance competition. The Two Step dance class was a blast and the competition was filled with great dancers! Afterwards, the  dance floor opened up for everyone else to enjoy. With amazing live music by local county bands, the two step and country swing were that much more enjoyable to dance.

As we made our way to the floor we realized that it had been six months since our last visit to Toby Keith’s for country dancing. There was a reason for this, but we were hesitant to share it as Toby’s is such a great place to hang out. Mainly, we quickly remembered that dancing at Toby’s was more of a risk than an adventure. The dancers were having fun, but not being mindful of others to say the least. From flipping the ladies to nearly ripping their arms out of their sockets, we saw it all.

As experts on social Country dancing, we have a few tips below to make Country dancing FUN and safe for everyone on the dance floor.

Tip #1: Share the dance floor. You know how exciting it is to country dance, but big movements don’t equal more fun. Take small steps so you can let newcomers give dancing a whirl without the fear being shoved by oncoming dancers who are flung into them.

Tip #2: Keep your feet on the ground. Flipping and tricks that include lifting your lady can be dangerous on any crowded dance floor. Keep your feet down and show her how she is your dance partner, not your lasso.

Tip #3: Remember that her limbs should remain in tact for a good time. Yanking each other around the dance floor seems cool and very “country”, but it really is just a sign of an untrained dancer. Great country dancers take care of each other and support each other on the dance floor rather than dislocating each other’s body parts.

As thrilled as we are that dancing is more popular now than ever, our hope is to create great social dancers who can take their dancing anywhere. For information Country dancing lessons, CLICK HERE. You too can become a great social dancer in no time!