Dance articles
Tips, stories & the joy of dancing
Friendly, no-pressure reads for anyone curious about ballroom and Latin dance — whether you’re sizing up your first lesson or already on the floor.
10 Tips for Social Dance Etiquette
Ten quick tips for social dance etiquette — asking, respect, rotation, dress, and saying no — so you feel at ease on any dance floor.
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How I Can Get Better at Ballroom Dancing
Practical tips to get better at ballroom dancing — from lessons and practice to posture, timing, partnering, and patience.
Read → 10 Things To Do After Your First Ballroom Dance Class
Ten simple things to do after your first ballroom dance lesson — from when to practice to what to listen for — to help your next lessons go further.
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Top 10 Wedding Songs That Haven't Been Played to Death
Ten fresh first-dance songs that haven't been played to death — with lyrics and videos — to help you pick the one that fits your story.
Read →Wheelchair Dancing
What wheelchair dancing is, its physical and social benefits, and a conversation with Ms. Wheelchair America 2016 about the joy of dancing.
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Trust a Leader Who Can Lead (Part II)
Part two: staying on time and building the frame-and-pressure connection that makes partner dancing feel effortless.
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Trust a Leader Who Can Lead (Part I)
Part one: a beginner's guide to following in partner dancing — clearing your mind, letting go, posture, and trusting your partner's lead.
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Want to Boost Your Productivity? Get Up and Dance
How dancing boosts productivity — sharper thinking, more energy, a better mood, and fewer sick days.
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Social Dance Etiquette
A friendly guide to social dance etiquette — how to ask, accept, and decline a dance, plus floor craft, hygiene, and respecting your partner — so you can step onto any floor with confidence.
Read → Dancing Has Some Serious Health Benefits
Research shows dancing can boost fitness and heart health — including a study where older adults walked faster and moved more after a four-month Latin dance program.
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Ballroom Dance Can Help Anyone Express Themselves
How ballroom dance gives anyone a creative outlet — easing stress, sharpening communication, and bringing people closer through artistic expression.
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Improve Your Relationships Through Dance
How partner dancing builds cooperation, romance, connection, and communication — strengthening relationships both on and off the dance floor.
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The Benefits of Dance for Kids
Why dance is so good for kids — physical health, social skills, focus, and self-esteem — and how it helps them grow.
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Origin of Ballroom Dances
A tour through the history of ballroom and Latin dances — waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, and more — and where each one came from.
Read →Reading is nice. Dancing is better.
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