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

There are many similar health benefits between the two disciplines and many dancers advocate yoga as a great way of keeping fit enough for their dance classes, but when compared and contrasted, it seems dancing is generally better for you. Total Body Workout Yoga is undeniably good for your body as the core is constantly engaged while the standing postures build leg strength and the twisting poses massage internal organs. However, the practice is predominantly peaceful and it

My ballroom dancing partner (aka my wife) and I were recently stuck in a performance rut. We were at a standstill on the dancefloor, or more accurately a stand-off. The more effort I put into leading Johanna through the moves, the worse we synchronised and the unhappier she was becoming. One evening our instructor Thomas, who had been watching us dance the cha-cha, nodded sagely to himself and then smiled at us. “Tell me about leadership,” he said. I had never actually connec

We all know the health benefits of dancing, but alongside the fitness aspect lies an equally valuable improvement to your social life – dancing isn’t known as the most fun exercise available for nothing. Find new friends fast Most dance classes don’t require you to bring a partner; instead you are paired with someone and then systematically moved around, so by the end of the evening you will have met everyone at least once. When you attend a dance class, you will be with othe

Learning to dance with your partner should be fun, easy, and stress free. That being said, there are times where, as couples, we tend to lose sight of what’s really im-portant— having fun! There are some things you should consider when learning with your partner. I have outlined 5 of the most important rules to remember when learning to dance with that special someone. First… Make sure you don’t find fault with each other. Remember, the teacher is there to teach. Try and avoi