The Viennese Waltz is known as an elegant and beautiful dance. But it wasn’t always looked on with appreciation. Here is some insight into its fascinating history.
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The Outside Change is a simple Bronze figure, but can be spectacular when danced well. Here’s how to make it look good.
As ballroom icon Alex Moore pointed out, the Tango is deceptively simple, yet with numerous interesting complexities. When we master these, our Tango can become impressive.
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.
Few ballroom dancers know much about the real history of the Tango beyond its Argentinian roots. And fewer still know about the year the entire world went Tango Mad.
Which movie scenes touched the world of ballroom dancing in particularly powerful ways? Here’s a look at some of the most influential dance scenes from motion pictures.
Instructor George Pytlik examines why ballrooms have not seen huge surges in dance students despite the popularity of television shows like Dancing With the Stars.
I love the Slow Foxtrot. It’s considered the most challenging of the Standard dances because of the control required to dance well, but everything about it, from the music to the quality of the movement, is beautiful. Here’s some more insight into this dance.
Paso Doble is a dramatic dance with sharp footwork and beautiful body shapes. It’s based on the bull fight where the man represents the matador, and his lady the flowing cape.
The Samba, Brazil’s sexy Latin dance, dates back to 1914, when it was known as the Maxixe. It has a unique character and several different rhythms. Here’s more info on the Samba.
