A three-year study found that experienced dancers can use multiple areas of the brain simultaneously. Though multi-tasking is largely a myth, it seems to be very real in the world of dance.
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In partner dance, two people move as one to music, all without a word being spoken. Let’s take a look at the elements of the unspoken language being used.
German researchers found in a study that dancing significantly increases the size of the hippocampus region of the brain, reversing the age of the brain.
The dance world lost another great figure. While these losses are tragic and deeply felt, they give us a chance to reflect on how all of us contribute to the lives of others and to this great activity we call ballroom dancing.
Philosopher Allan Watts has an interesting perspective on how the journey is the entire reason for music. This compares nicely to dance, where the experience of the dance should not be lost in the desire to get to the end.
Hate the dreaded shoulder bunching that happens when you raise your arms for ballroom dance? We looked at three shirt brands to see if there’s an option.
A discussion on Quora about the difference between competitive dancing and social dancing led to an interesting analogy. Ballroom dancing is similar to using speech, whether in conversation or in a presentation.
in a recent interview, former world champion Corky Ballas gave some excellent insight into the importance of focus during dance practice.
What does Len Goodman really mean when he tells a competitor that he didn’t see enough hip action? Here are some insights.
Learning involves one key aspect that most people fail to recognize. Here are some insights.
The Lara Spencer incident created new cultural awareness around the issue of boys who dance. This post looks at this in more detail.
Nothing about dancing, whether as a raw beginner or a seasoned professional, is inherently comfortable. And it shouldn’t be. Getting out of our comfort zone is where we begin to rise to greatness.
Having completed our first dance cruise on board the elegant Cunard Queen Elizabeth, here are seven rules of cruise ship dancing that will help make you the star of the dance floor.
Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva are exploring a refreshing new way to look at the concept of lead and follow and are sharing this with the dance community.
A recent discussion on Facebook became an opportunity for ballroom competition organizers to dialog with competitors of ballroom competitions. Here’s why.
Every culture dances. Moving together to music is a universal drive. Here’s a scientific look at what might lie behind the need to move our feet.
As a dance teacher, I see lots of people breaking basic rules of social conduct, either because of a lack of awareness or a sense that they don’t apply to them. Here are the five most important rules for ballroom dancers.
If you’ve decided that this is the year you want to get into the best shape of your life, put ballroom dance lessons into your fitness schedule. Here’s why.
A number of muscles are used in ballroom dancing to create the beautiful shapes and movement we see on the floor. Here’s a guide to preparing your muscles for dance.
More than just a famous dance partnership, the story of Vernon and Irene Castle is the greatest love story the dance world has ever known.
