Posted July 15th, 2010

History of Ballroom Dance


You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Ballroom Dancing in the following paragraphs. If there’s at least one fact you didn’t know before, imagine the difference it might make.
Ballroom dancing conjures up images of beautiful women in flowing gowns and tall dark handsome men in tuxes waltzing their way around the dance [...]



Posted July 12th, 2010

Ballroom Dance Competitions


When you think of athletic competitions, chances are you probably don’t think of ballroom dancing. Most people tend to think of football games, tennis matches, or track and field meets. While all of these certainly qualify for an athletic competition, you probably already know exactly what to anticipate as a spectator. However, ballroom dance competitions [...]



Posted July 7th, 2010

Types of Ballroom Dancing


You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Ballroom Dancing in the following paragraphs. If there’s at least one fact you didn’t know before, imagine the difference it might make.
With ballroom dancing growing in popularity, more and more people are choosing to learn how to dance. Until recently, ballroom dancing wasn’t an ideal [...]



Posted July 2nd, 2010

Ballroom Dancing – The Tango


The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with Ballroom Dancing.
Staccato steps, and sharp head turns set the Tango apart from the Fox Trot and the Waltz. This dance is extremely sensual and provocative. In general the hold used by the dancers keeps the couple [...]



Posted June 21st, 2010

Ballroom Dancing – The Jive


The fastest of all the Latin dances would be the Jive. According to some sources the roots of this dance are in New York’s Harlem area, others put the origin of the dance with the Negroes of the southeast United States where it resembled the dances of the Seminole Indians. Depending on which [...]



Posted May 27th, 2010

Ballroom Dancing – The Rumba


Unlike all the other ballroom dances, the Rumba emphasizes ones body movements more than their footwork. The rhythm of the dance, which is emphasized by any type of percussion, drums, pots, maracas, etc., is more essential to the dance than the tune itself. The fascinating rhythms and mesmerizing body movements of [...]



Posted May 20th, 2010

Modern Ballroom Dancing – Standard Waltz


Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Ballroom Dancing. When you start sharing the fascinating Ballroom Dancing facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.
The standard Waltz is a graceful ballroom dance of turns and glides that was done in parts of Europe as early as the late 17th century and is thought [...]



Posted May 18th, 2010

Get in Shape with Ballroom Dancing


The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage–at least it seems that way. If you’ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here’s your opportunity.
Nearly everyone got caught up in the dance craze by watching “Dancing with the Stars” this past season. There’s just something about the music, [...]



Posted May 4th, 2010

Ballroom Dancing – The Handicapped and the Disabled


Are you looking for some inside information on Ballroom Dancing? Here’s an up-to-date report from Ballroom Dancing experts who should know.
Dancing is good for your overall health, for weight loss and for mental relaxation. Everyone loves to dance, including those people who just happen to be blind, deaf, missing limbs or confined to a [...]



Posted April 16th, 2010

Dresses for Ballroom Dancing


When you think about Ballroom Dancing, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Ballroom Dancing are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.
Getting dressed for an evening on the ballroom dance floor is much different than getting ready for a night out at the [...]