Are online ballroom dancing classes effective?
I've always wanted to learn how to dance, but I've never managed to go take a lesson. Now that I'm staying inside, I thought maybe I could watch some videos and learn the basics. Is YouTube the best place to go for that? Can I really learn enough to be comfortable going out to dance when...
How flexible are the rules for costumes for leaders/followers in college ballroom dance?
So this might not be relevant too soon given the pandemic but I’ve been wondering. I joined the school ballroom team in January and they made it clear at the beginning that even though traditionally men are leaders and women are followers, we absolutely don’t have to stick to those. So b...
How do I take a song from a non-jazz tradition and make it sound more jazzy?
A friend of mine is taking a music and a dance class at the same time. He is essentially trying to make a non jazz tradiition song sound "jazzy". Any tips and tricks would help. ...
Is it worth the time, effort, and money to hire an instructor for your first wedding dance?
My friends are getting married soon and have decided they want to do a 'first dance' at their wedding. My buddy has never danced a day in his life, so I'm concerned it's going to be a pretty heavy lift. His wife isn't a huge dancer either. They've been looking at dance instructors to come to their ...
How might dancing in worn Pointe Shoes hurt my daughter's feet long term?
My daughter went from dancing on pointe an hour a week to HOURS each week as she prepared for an upcoming production of the Nutcracker. The director says she replaces her own pointe shoes every week. This is expensive, to say the least. What are the consequences to NOT doing so?...
What are some dances to perform at a wedding as bride and groom?
What are some fun and easy dance options as bride and groom? If my husband and I still have our wedding reception in 2021, I’d like us to do a dance together. I was leaning towards tango....
Can I learn how to dance if I don't have any rhythm?
I'll admit it. I have a terrible sense of rhythm so I'm an impressively bad dancer. A lot of my problem is because I'm not musical at all and struggle to keep time. Am I a lost cause?...
What angle should your body be at when you do a Corte in American Tango?
For Newcomer American Tango, from the leader's side, should I angle my shoulders and/or hips to one side when leading my partner into a Corte, or should they be facing straight forward? If so, how much of an angle should it be at, and which direction?...