"Neighbours" and "Playing For Keeps" star Olympia Valance is trying her feet at Ballroom dancing on the brand new incarnation of Dancing with the Stars (season 19 - now on Network 10). When asked whether she hesitated before signing up for the show she had this to say: “I’ve always wanted to know how to ballroom dance. I’ve watched the show every year and I wanted to try something that I’ve never done before and how cool would it be to whip out a freaking tango or go to a sal

With only one year left before we start the '20s its time to review why you haven't learned how to dance this decade. 1. I don't know how to dance As a dance teacher of 20 years, this has to be one of my favourite excuses that I hear! When I sense that someone is a bit curious about ballroom dancing, I usually suggest that they take a handful of lessons to try it out. "Oh no, I can't dance" I always want to respond with something like: "That's EXACTLY WHY you take lessons!".

You don't need to have a dance partner to begin dance lessons. I believe that learning on your own can be an advantage. It helps you to work on your own pace and focus on your specific role so the best possible results can be delivered. A great dancer will learn how to dance, then choose from a variety of partners when out social dancing. Pro-Am dancing is taking the world by storm. Many students of dance have found that taking lessons where only one of the dancers is wearing