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Invest in Each Other with Dance Lessons

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You wake up early, scurry to get the kids off to school, head to work, sit in rush hour to pick up the kids, hurry home to make dinner, get the little ones off to bed and then pass out -just so you can do the same “oh-so-fun” routine all over again tomorrow. Sound familiar? This is the story of so many people. In the meantime, life is passing you and your spouse by. “But with so much to do, how can we even make the time for each other?”, you may be wondering. I have just the answer (no, it does not include escaping to Mexico one day while the children are in class in a desperate attempt for some one-on-one time-although that is a very romantic idea!). Couple’s Latin, Swing, Country two step or even tango dance lessons are more of what I had in mind. How are “ballroom dance lessons” the perfect cure to meet your needs as a couple? Let me explain…

1. Dancing is romantic. Plain and simple. Think of the last time that you and your husband or wife held each other close and moved as one to your favorite song. Was it your wedding day? If the answer is yes, you are missing out on an amazing way to get in touch with each other and re-gain that special feeling that you had when you are in each other’s arms. Let him sweep you off of your feet so that you can relax for an hour and show her how you are willing to try something exotic and adventurous like salsa dancing. It’s a win/win!

2. Dancing relieves stress. It’s nearly impossible to think of anything else while you are on the dance floor with your special someone. Through physical movement and making that connection with each other, tango or swing dancing will literally transport you to another place. Save some money on that vacation and let your mind wander away from those deadlines at work and back to the times where you were the only two people in the room. With no other distractions to be had, you are sure to forget about life’s urgency’s and enjoy the moment at hand.

3. Dancing keeps you fit. After years of complacency, a few dance two step or cha cha dance lessons will reignite that spark to get back into shape. Without even knowing it, fast-paced dances can burn up to 400 calories in the average weighted person. For yourself and each other, get off of the couch, shed a few of those pounds that tend to creep up as time goes by and make some time to learn to dance. What’s incredible about dancing is that it not only helps you to get physically in-shape, but mentally fit as well. In fact, for those in their later years, ballroom dancing has actually been found in studies to decrease the risk of dementia. How cool is that!?

So now that you know how much you and your significant other may have been missing over the last few years, it’s not too late to give dance lessons a try to rekindle your love for each other. A fun way to get started if you live in the Phoenix metro area is with an introductory dance lesson at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ. Why Dance FX Studios? Well, we are the only social dance studio in town that focuses solely on helping couples to re-connect on the dance floor with popular and useful social dances like the Country swing and the salsa. Unlike the traditional ballroom dance studios in Phoenix, we will teach you how to take your dancing out into the real world with confidence and ease.

Begin your journey into couple’s dance lessons today and remind each other of why you fell in love in the first place. Dance FX Studios is located in the East valley of Phoenix just off the 101 highway to accommodate residents in Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Queen Creek and Chandler, Arizona. We hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

Sniff Out Your Next Dance Partner (Literally!)

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Salsa, Swing, Tango, or Two Step. They all have one thing in common… a partner!  Couples, you have a built in partner, but for singles, partner dancing is not so simple.

For followers, it can be very intimidating to go out dancing alone.  “What if I go and nobody asks me to dance?” she may be thinking. Or maybe she’s  just looking to dance and the guys who ask her to dance are looking for more. That’s never fun (and it can be quite uncomfortable). Many followers (and leaders for that matter) are simply looking for a practice partner.

Leaders have it a bit different because they get to ask followers to dance. “What if she says no?” or she says yes and then you have to impress her with your leading skills.

There are also clicks of people who have been dancing for a long time.  They dance with each other because they are used to the partnership they have developed.  It can be hard to get in with these groups as they are very tightly knit.  One reason is ego.  If I know how to lead/follow and I dance with someone who doesn’t, it makes me look bad.  This is more common with the male ego… go figure.  There are exceptions to this rule.  Some people are very nice and accommodating to new dancers.

Here are some tips to finding a dance partner…

1. Don’t be afraid to ask. Leaders and followers can both ask for dances- it’s rare to get a no.

2. Sharpen your skills. A leader who has worked hard on his dancing won’t dance twice with a follow who has had only a couple of group classes.  An experienced follower feels like she’s a beginner in the arms of a weak leader.

3. Stick around the dance floor. Standing close and looking interested in what’s happening on the floor is far better than sitting down at a table.

4. Smell good. Proper hygene and clean clothes go a long way.

5. Have Fun! Try not to make dancing only about how well you do. Simply enjoy the music and keep it simple.