The ‘Diamond’ topline …from the practice journal of a professional Ballroom dancer
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] What is the Diamond Topline Creating a wonderful space for your partner to dance in remains one of the main challenges for gentlemen as they learn to Ballroom dance. One useful titbit my partner received was to create a large diamond shape with his head, elbow line and base of spine, and […]
Five reasons why dancing the Tango is easy!
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Five reasons why dancing the Tango is easy! I’ve always wondered why it’s often considered ‘hard’ to dance the Tango. I think it’s the easiest of the Standard Ballroom dances and here’s why I think dancing THE TANGO is easy! Of all the Standard Ballroom and Latin American dances, Tango is […]
5 reasons why you should be taking Private Ballroom Dance lessons.
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Hero_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Group Ballroom dance lessons are loads of fun, a great way to mix and mingle with fellow students, and enjoy the camaraderie of the group, make connections within the studio, and learn a few dance steps. But at Dancesport Kingdom we believe the only way to truly learn Ballroom dancing is within […]
Social Ballroom Dance Etiquette – a MUST read before putting your dancing shoes on!
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Hero_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Social Ballroom dancing is one of life’s rare opportunities for pure fun. It is important to remember, however, that social Ballroom dancing is a social activity which requires interpersonal as well as physical grace. Being a considerate and thoughtful dance partner can ensure a wonderful experience. Dance courtesy is even more important than […]
The #1 most important thing to remember when you are Ballroom dancing.
The #1 most important thing to remember when Ballroom dancing. We spend a lot of time learning and perfecting the technique of Ballroom and Latin dancing. But, actually the mastering of the skills of Ballroom dance are all aimed towards one goal – being able to express the music with your body beautifully. The […]
Flexing your knees in Ballroom dancing.
How to correctly flex your knees in Ballroom dancing – especially to avoid knee pain! Flexing or softening your knee joints well is essential to becoming a great Ballroom dancer… But you need to make sure this doesn’t create undue wear and tear, or knee pain. When flexing your knees make sure that your […]
How to lift your arms in Ballroom.
How to lift your arms in Ballroom (58 secs) Lifting your arms to create a frame for your partner can cause you to lift your shoulders as well … And you do not want to lift your shoulders! Lifting your arms to take up Ballroom or Latin hold with your partner is something we […]
How to dance the slow beat in Slow Foxtrot.
The Slow Foxtrot is the most challenging of the Ballroom dances… Particularly because of the “Slow” beat… Learning how to dance the slow beat in Slow Foxtrot will make all the difference to the way you feel, look and achieve this unique and beautiful dance. Here are five tips to help you master […]
What is New Vogue Dancing?
New Vogue Dancing is one of the three Dancesport Styles in Australia, the other two being Ballroom (sometimes called Modern or Standard) and Latin American. Put simply, New Vogue Dancing is an uniquely Australian style of sequence Ballroom dancing. What that means is that each particular New Vogue dance has it’s own set of steps, […]
How to count Slow Foxtrot music – made easy!
Finding the rhythm in Slow Foxtrot music can be a challenge… But learning how to count Slow Foxtrot music is essential to dance it well… Take a look at this video to help you practice how to count, and then head to our DK music to practice counting yourself. Monica Fincham is […]