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 […]
How to count Rumba music – made easy!
Finding the rhythm in Rumba music can be a challenge… But learning how to count Rumba 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 a Australian […]
5 tips for a polished Ballroom Tango
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Ballroom Tango is the most passionate of the Ballroom dances… And if you can master these tips- you’ll be able to feel and create the distinctive Tango look and staccato rhythm required to look accomplished. Ballroom Tango is danced below normal height. This means you need to flex gently into your knees […]
Mastering hip action in Rumba – for beginners
Hip action in Rumba can feel daunting to accomplish – especially if you are new to Latin American. But using these simple tips – you can commence feeling the music with your body and look and feel more sexy with Rumba Hip Action in your dancing. Firstly, everyone can do hip action, and […]
Help! My husband is jealous of my Ballroom dancing!
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Is you passion for Ballroom dancing cause problems in your household? Ballroom dance jealousy is an all to common phenomenon… And it can seriously affect both your relationship with your life partner and also your enjoyment of your ballroom dancing. Many married people choose to pursue Ballroom without their husband or wife, and […]
50 ways to become a brilliant Ballroom dancer…
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Ballroom dance can be challenging to master, but follow these tips to fast track your improvement. Practice – don’t just rehearse Take medal classes Take as many private dance lessons as you can afford Find a dance partner Compete in Dancesport Listen to what your teacher asks Challenge yourself Social dance […]
Social, medal or competition Ballroom? What’s the difference?
What’s the difference between social, medal and competition ballroom dancing? Which is right for you? Here’s quick run down on what type of Ballroom you should try – depending on your personality and you goals. Social Ballroom – this type of class is aimed at students wanting to learn to dance at social events. […]