Online Lesson #3: Basics of Latin American
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Online lesson #2 How to dance New Vogue Arms
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Six ways to keep Ballroom dancing during the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Coronavirus Covid-19 has caused some Ballroom dancers to re-assess attending their dance studios during this time. However, many Ballroom dancers are addicted to dance – and the idea of being stuck at home not dancing is filling us with dread. Plus it’s not just the dancing, it’s our community and friends we’re going […]
10 steps to becoming a DanceSport teacher.
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] A common goal of a passionate Ballroom student is to become a teacher of Dancesport. With a little planning, a red hot dose of dedication and practice, the ability to study and learn, and a desire to know everything you can about everting Dancesport – I’m here to tell you – YOU CAN! […]
Goal setting as adults.
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] We are all told to set goals and work towards them throughout life. Most students who walk into DK Dancesport have a goal in mind – to dance at a wedding, on a cruise, complete an award examination, get more confident socially, meet people or compete and win! One of our values is for […]
What makes YOU happy?
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] So much of our lives are spent with ‘must do’s’ and chores of everyday living, and too little time on activities that make us happy. I’m sure you’ll have no problem giving me a list of things that you say will make you happy (or happier)? A new car, lose 3kgs, a promotion at work […]
7 reasons why you should Ballroom dance
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] As the owner of a dance school I hear a lot of “I always WANTED to learn to dance” or “I want to get back dancing”. Here are 7 reasons why you should dance! (and why I do!) 1. Confidence When you master steps in Ballroom dancing, even the first step – your confidence […]
When should you try a Ballroom dancing award?
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] A Ballroom Dancing Award or Medal is a dance performance, normally with your teacher (or possibly your partner) where you are assessed by an examiner for your dancing. You are being assessed against the technique of the dance according to the technique books, and also for your characterisation of the dance and your […]
What is Contra Body Movement and why is it so important to your Ballroom dancing?
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Once you’ve mastered the basic steps of Ballroom lets’s say a Modern Waltz Left Foot and Right Foot Closed Changes, then a very interesting thing happens. As you relax and feel more confident to dance the steps, your natural body movement starts to return. The natural body movement I’m referring to is your […]
Winning costuming for a Recreational Dancesport Competitor
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Winning Recreational Dancesport Costuming When choosing a costume or outfit for Recreational Ballroom Competition, black seems always to be the colour of choice. Whilst black is slimming and the traditional ‘Dancesport” colour, it is not the most suitable colour to compliment your dancing in competition. Black is extraordinarily dull, difficult to see, […]