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Learn the Basic Box Step And Do It Yourself
June 15, 2012 | 
Author Learning how to ballroom dance can be fun and not very difficult. It is called the box step because the person doing this step moves around in a box. It involves six steps from start to finish. One of the first things that you learn in the waltz is to do the basic box step. The box step starts with stepping forward with your left foot while your partner steps back on their right foot. The complete details of the basic box step are given Read the rest of this entry »
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The History of the Waltz and What it’s All About
The waltz is the epitome of a flowing, romantic dance. When you think about a couple dancing the waltz you probably envision the woman in a long flowing dress and man in a tuxedo with long coat tails, both smoothly gliding and turning as they move across the dance floor.
The Waltz got its name from the German word ‘waltzen’, meaning ‘to turn’. The dance is made up of many flowing turns, living up to its name.
East Coast Swing vs West Coast Swing
Swing dance has two fundamental distinctions these are west coast swing and east coast swing, which originated in the beginning of 1900′s.
The East Coast Swing
It is widely recognized as the Triple Step, the east coast swing is danced to a count of six. The practice is not limited to any particular pattern, nevertheless, is more of a spherical movement, fundamentally on the same spot. To some extent quicker paced than the west coast swing. The east coast swing can be adapted to any type of music, particularly the old Read the rest of this entry »
The Top Five Modern Day Choreographers Of Our Time
Often we enjoy a performance by talented dancers, all the while forgetting that someone behind the scenes makes the dance what it is. Choreographers tend to be one of the most behind-the-scenes artists, but they are truly the force behind the action. While it’s difficult to objectively pick the best choreographers, there are some that have certainly made a big impact in the world of dancing.
1. The late George Balanchine lived his entire life during the 20th century. He is responsible for bringing ballet to America by starting a company that is now the New Read the rest of this entry »
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Ballroom Dancing: The Basic Steps and the Basics
Some of the most common ballroom dance steps include Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing
Out of all these, the Cha-Cha is probably the most popular dance for beginners. People like the Cha-Cha because it has a lot of footwork, and even if you just know the basic steps, you can still dance the cha-cha and have it look decent. The cha-cha is also a unique dance because both partners will do all of their movements simultaneously. This makes it a lot easier to learn and also makes it easier to follow.
The next most popular dance is the Foxtrot. Read the rest of this entry »