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How do dancers know when to switch roles when doing Liquid Leading?

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: Ballroom Dancing Tags: ballroom dance

If you are doing liquid leading & switching leader and follower roles mid-dance, does the leader or follower signal to the other that thet are going to switch roles? How do they signal to their partner?...

asked: UTC 2021-06-14 06:14 PM
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Is it worth the time, effort, and money to hire an instructor for your first wedding dance?

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: For Weddings Tags: first dance weddings dance instructor dance lessons

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 ...

asked: UTC 2020-09-14 11:33 PM
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Name for Medical Technology Company

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: Line Dancing Tags: c db cf f jb fnjnf'

We LOVED the name Stitch, but there is a trademark on that name already. We want it to be somewhat medical-related (ideally), like Stitch would have been, but also light and fun; not so serious. Therefore, we are looking for a short suggestive name for the brand name. Stitch was a great name because...

asked: UTC 2021-08-21 09:22 PM
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Is it normal for intl. rumba to hurt your knees?

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: Ballroom Dancing Tags: rumba

When I took a few international rumba lessons, stepping to the side with your toe first made my knees hurt. Is that normal for a beginner or should I see a doctor?...

asked: UTC 2021-07-11 08:09 PM
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Are online ballroom dancing classes effective?

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: Tags: online classes dancing

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...

asked: UTC 2020-07-21 02:20 AM
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What are some dances to perform at a wedding as bride and groom?

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: For Weddings Tags: wedding dance

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....

asked: UTC 2020-10-13 05:52 PM
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How do I take a song from a non-jazz tradition and make it sound more jazzy?

Topic: Dance

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. ...

asked: UTC 2020-09-13 10:03 AM
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What are the most useful gym exercises for ballroom dance?

Topic: Dance ,    Subtopic: Ballroom Dancing Tags: ballroom exercises

I'm thinking in terms of things like core exercises, flexibility, weights, cardio, etc. Specifically for beginners, what would be the best type of exercise to primarily focus on to improve ballroom technique/ability? Any suggestions for particular exercises? Does it differ for leaders vs. followers?...

asked: UTC 2021-06-26 01:44 PM
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