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Whether you're a veteran dancer or you're just beginning to learn ballroom dancing, every dancer needs a partner. If you haven't already found your perfect partner, keep your eyes peeled for these seven winning characteristics. 1. They've Got Smooth Moves Your perfect partner doesn't have be Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, but they should know how to ballroom dance well. Ideally, you and your partner should be dancing at about the same skill level. The best dancers tend to be the most s

Maybe you're trying to get ready for your first dance on your wedding day. Or maybe you're feeling inspired after watching Dancing with the Stars and seeing the celebrities learn to ballroom dance from scratch. Or perhaps you've always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance, but have never had the time, opportunity, or courage to learn. No matter what has drawn your interests to ballroom dancing, it can be a bit intimidating if you feel like you have two left feet! The tips outlined below will ge

Do you love dance, but aren't sure if you're mentally or physically prepared to devote years toward becoming a professional dancer? Dance is a fun, creative, and even life-changing hobby, but it can be even more than that. No matter what your academic interests, you can find a job that harnesses your love for the stage. In reality, ballet companies and other dance troupes only make up a tiny, elite percentage of dance-related employment opportunities. You might be surprised at the volume and va

Do you dream of being a professional dancer someday? Beyond just dance skills, you'll need to know how to write a dance resume to start on your career path. Read on for some great advice from New York dancer and teacher Caitlin J.: For the pre-professional dancer, landing your first paid gig can be a daunting task. With only a few contacts, it is difficult to know where to start. Most jobs require a minimum submission of a headshot and resume.  While you might feel like your resume i

Interested in learning how to dance? Whether you think you were born with a natural ability to "bust a move" or you're just tapping into the world of dance, you might be surprised by how helpful some how-to dance videos available online can be. Although they can't quite replace the guidance of a skilled instructor, they definitely have the ability to inspire newbies and professionals alike! With the convenience of online dance videos, you can get started learning or refining virtually every typ

Keeping your child active - both physically and mentally - is one of the most important jobs that a parent has. Teaching your kids some silly dance moves will get their bodies moving while they learn key principles of music, including rhythm, tempo, and more. So turn on some music and try out these fun and silly dance moves for kids! Animal Dancing Most children love animals! For this activity, turn on an upbeat song and call out the name of an animal. Encourage your child to dance however

By now, you’ve probably heard the term ‘triple threat’ used.  This title refers to performers who are excellent in not only one area of the arts, but several. For instance, a musical theater performer who is a killer dancer, singer and actor, is considered to be a triple threat. Certainly, not every performer has to achieve this status, however, acting plays a crucial role in every performing arts genre. Dancing, singing, acrobatics, figure skating — you name it, acting is 100% noticed.

  Dancing is essential to a memorable wedding day. That’s true whether you’re part of the happy couple, a member of the wedding party, or a guest. Of course, there’s the wedding dance (the bride and groom’s first dance). But there’s also dancing at the reception entrance and group boogies with all of the guests. So what happens if you’ve never taken a dance class or feel unprepared to dance at an upcoming wedding? Luckily, there are many popular wedding dances you can learn

Long days, hot nights, and summer weddings all add up to one thing: epic dance parties. If you're feeling a bit shy about shaking your groove thing, don't sweat it! I usually think the best dancer at the party is the guy or gal who's having the most fun, regardless of their dancing skills. Here are all the best party dance moves you need to heat things up this summer on the dance floor. 1. Step With the Beat To start out, get comfortable on the dance floor by stepping back and forth

Have you started taking up dancing? While dancing for beginners can be incredibly exciting and rewarding, it can also be challenging. This is where lessons come in handy! In this article, teacher Liz T. shares what to expect and how to set yourself up for success with dance lessons for beginners… So, you've signed up for your first dance class or you’re just about ready to - excellent! Whether you’re pursuing ballet, jazz, tap, modern, ballroom, salsa, or Zumba, here are some things to