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Ballroom dancing Arizona

Express Yourself with Ballroom Dance Classes…

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Ballroom dancing near Chandler ArizonaWant to be a leading man or lady for an evening? Pull out your best clothes from the back of your closet, dust off your dancing shoes and start learning some smooth moves. Trying Social Ballroom Dance Classes for the first time can feel intimidating, but keep in mind that becoming a proficient dancer doesn’t happen overnight, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Whether you are looking to be a professional dancer, or an amateur dancing for fun, you are going to need to start somewhere. The first place to begin is with a Private Dance Lesson or two (or three or four). Regardless of your skill level, you can use a little imagination and lose yourself in the seduction of Latin dancing or kick up your heels to a Country music beat with some confidence and knowledge under your belt.

Dancing isn’t just about the steps, and it isn’t just a collection of beats – it sets a tone and creates a feeling on that date or at the wedding you’re attending. Footloose, Grease, and Dirty Dancing are all movies that found their success in large part because of their dancing leads. Picture the scene in Dirty Dancing when the music starts, “I had the time of my life… and I owe it all to you” and true movie magic begins. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey found their chemistry in dancing and a very famous lift scene. Your magic moment on the dance floor awaits you!

Can you imagine Tom Cruise in Risky Business without the famous dancing in his underwear scene or Footloose without Kevin Bacon following his heart and learning to Country dance while at the same time trying to change the mindset of an entire town? These movies just wouldn’t be the same without these iconic dance scenes; important pieces of the stories would be lost and a critical part of the characters would be undeveloped.

The fun, seduction, and need to dance are driving forces that aren’t limited to just the movies, but can be accessed and embraced in real life. With some time, dedication, and a trusted teacher, you can find your inner John Travolta and Olivia Newton John or Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey for an evening. How romantic would that be?! Once you find your confidence and learn the steps,  you can dust off your dancing shoes anytime you want.

At Dance FX Studios, we embrace our students and love to share the talent we have so that everyone can know the joy and confidence of dance in their lives. Dancing gives you an opportunity to express a piece of your personality the world might not otherwise get to see. It is a skill and a gift that doesn’t go away. We can teach you and your partner how to create the seductive and sexy feeling of Latin dancing or how to kick those Cowboy boots to a Country Two Step. The process of learning to dance should be fun and challenging; it should give you that opportunity to express yourself. Whether it’s a specific event like a wedding or just a fun thing to do, we would be honored to help you set the tone or mood of your moment and channel your inner dancing movie star.

Country Two Step is Here to Stay!

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The Country two step has risen to become one of the most popular dances here in Arizona over the last decade. But that was not always the case. With its original pairing and development based on the ballroom waltz, the dance did not thrive at first. Not at all, in fact.

Digging deeper into the history of the Country two step was quite revealing. It appears that in the 1920’s, the two step was originally named “valse a’deux temps” which translates to the “waltz of two beats”. It was not a dance that people warmed up to mainly due to its jerky appearance, especially as compared to the fluid and elegant  look of the waltz.

You can say that the two step was “shelved” until it resurfaced with a new look and name several years later. The Country two step was reborn as the “deux pas” (two step) and was paired with the tempo of the foxtrot, giving it a more casual appearance. Gone was the look and comparison to the waltz as it evolved into a more bouncy and loose social dance.

Fortunately, thanks to hit movies such as Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta, the Country Two Step gained recognition. The choreographers of the Urban Cowboy took the two step and mixed it with it’s ballroom “cousin”, the foxtrot, as mentioned above, to create a similar dance with a Country flair. From that point  on, the two step grew in approval and adoration to become a staple in small towns and big cities alike across America.

Now, with the current demand of Country crossover music by pop stars like Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton, the Country two step can be danced almost anywhere. No need to find your local Country bar to enjoy the ease and excitement of this dance. In fact, because Country music is so hot right now, the two step is a must-have dance almost anywhere you live.

Don’t like Country music? That’s OK, this is a dance that you can apply to other genres once you know the basics. What is so wonderful about the two step is its sheer versatility. You can use this must-have dance on a crowded dance floor or one that allows you to travel. You will make HIM happy in this dance because it is very easy to learn. SHE will love this dance because of all of the fun spins and dips that will sweep her off of her feet. It’s a win/win!

You too can enjoy Country dancing with private dance lessons from us at Dance FX Studios here in Mesa, AZ. With over a decade in business in the Phoenix East valley, we have taught thousands of singles and couples with no dance experience at all to become confident Country dancers. What’s our secret? We teach the everyday person the tips and tools to become great leaders or followers on the dance floor, not tricks. Within a short period of time, you will see how dancing is not as mysterious and intimidating as you may have thought it to be all of these years. From us, you will learn practical and useful steps that you can use with anyone-not choreography that you can only do with your dance partner.

Check out our introductory offer to see how to get started with Country dance lessons at Dance FX Studios. We are within minutes from Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale, AZ for your convenience. We are less that 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Conquer that dance floor once and for all and get out and kick up your heels with us at Dance FX Studios for quality social dance lessons in the Country two step and so much more!

First Dance Night Out, A Success!

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Congratulations to all of the brave students who joined the Dance FX Studios’ staff for a night out dancing at Cactus Moon Bar on Wednesday night. For some, this was their first night dancing outside of the studio, taking the first (albeit intimidating) step towards becoming a great social dancer. Everyone who joined us had great success in trying their Country dance moves out in the real world and the staff is so proud of you!

Nights out dancing with Dance FX Studios are back again and you too can benefit from participating. Prior to taking our students out to a variety of dance venues around the Phoenix metro area, we start our nights out with a dance class at the studio. This gives us a chance for last-minute reminders on dance etiquette and more key tips on how to transfer one’s dancing out to any social dance floor with ease. After the class, we all meet at a local venue and dance together for several hours.

Country dancing at Cactus Moon last Wednesday gave Dance FX Studios’ Country dancers a true experience of how fun it is to actually go dancing with the added benefit of having their instructors by their side. Throughout the night, the Dance FX Studios’ staff danced with everyone and gave hands-on instruction in a live dance setting.

If you have been wanting to go Country or Latin dancing, but don’t know others with the same interest, you now have a new group of friends who would love for you to join in on the fun. Dance FX Studios will be hosting nights out twice a month, one Country dance night and one Latin dance night. Meet new friends and experience dancing with Dance FX Studios’ staff and students by signing up for our next night out today. The fee for joining us for the evening is just $25 per person and includes a dance class, drink ticket at the venue and dancing for 2 hours.

Dance FX Studios will be heading over to Dave and Buster’s on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012. We will be holding a salsa and bachata class to kick off the night at 8 pm. Reservations are required to join us so don’t wait to get involved.

Did you know that Dance FX Studios offers in-house dance nights too? Twice a month, we have dance parties where we play all kinds of music from swing to Country, Latin, Argentine tango and even a bit of Hip Hop. In fact, you can join us for our Winter Wonderland in-house dance party coming up on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 8 pm. Some of our events even include live music by AMAZING local bands like Come Back Buddy, Latin XS and Two-Bit Shotgun.

Get off the couch or out of the movie theatre and get into a healthy, exciting hobby that will keep you in shape physically and mentally, social dancing (of course)! Relax with us at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ for your next date night or to meet new people. We hope to see YOU on the dance floor for one of our upcoming events!