Ballroom/Latin Dance

Japan is a nation where Ballroom dance has well blended into the lifestyle of the people. As a result there are specialized Dance Tours catered for dance fans.

Dec 19, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Jive is a fun and lively Latin American dance. However, the liveliness does not just happen by dancing the correct steps without improving on the basic techniques.

Dec 12, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

From ballroom hair to make-up to clothes, preparation for a ballroom competition is an important supplement to the dance steps, and essential to a winning performance.

Nov 27, 2009 - Michelle Aveyard

Jive is a lively Latin American dance with its unique bouncing action and a 4/4 timing according to the Syllabus. However, there is much more to this timing in reality.

Nov 24, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

One of the most recognized songs of all Italian folklore music, the Tarantella is a staple of traditional Italian weddings where all guests are encouraged to join in.

Nov 18, 2009 - Michelle Aveyard

The history of the Tango is as mysterious and sensual as the dance itself. Though there are no concrete records of its birth, there are widely accepted theories.

Nov 18, 2009 - Michelle Aveyard

The popularity of dancing started when the first strains of music brought people to their feet. Ballroom dancing evolved and became an enjoyable social activity.

Nov 18, 2009 - Debby Mayne

Post-college dancers can find an alternative outlet to express their passion and desire for dancing through ballroom dance lessons.

Nov 9, 2009 - Michelle Aveyard

Some concerned Ballroom Dance hobbyists in Japan wrote in to the October 2009 issue of Dance Fan magazine voicing issues that bothered them on the dance floor.

Nov 3, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Many beginners are eager to try out their newly learned steps soon realize that they are way behind music. This is some frustrating experience that many dancers may have.

Oct 16, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Most dance studios offer private or group teaching. Do the benefits of group dance instruction outweigh those of private dance classes?

Oct 13, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray

Dance studios offer both private and group teaching. What are the pros and cons of of private dance classes? Are private dance lessons worth their higher cost?

Oct 13, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray

It is a known phenomenon that more women Ballroom dance than men. Why do more women fall in love with Ballroom dancing than men? The analysis could be interesting.

Oct 6, 2009 - Winnie Ooi

Materializing itself into a monumental outbreak of obscene and elegant, Tango's history is rich with authenticity

Oct 1, 2009 - Ingrid Calderon

Any dance studios wanting to promote Ballroom dancing would say that Ballroom dance is a good way to keep fit. But little is said about the actual how-to technique.

Sep 21, 2009 - Winnie Ooi