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Dance Lesson Types Jun 29, 2011

Have questions about the kinds of lessons available? Here are the answers.

Inspire your Coach to Inspire You! Mar 23, 2011

When you take a lesson with your teacher or coach, you except to have an awe-inspiring, motivating session and squeeze the knowledge and experience right out of them and into you. But getting the best from your teacher requires some work from you too. In order for the coach to give you their best, you must be willing to give them your best.

Foot Petals Shoe Cushions Mar 10, 2011

Okay, you're a dancer, so foot pain is probably something you've come to expect you have to suffer with. But why endure tender feet and blisters when it's not necessary? You may even get in more productive practice time if your feet are happy and comfortable.

Ladies Shoe Type Primer Jan 16, 2011

Selecting the right style shoes for your favorite dance style will not only keep you fashionable, but improve your dancing.

Choosing Ladies Latin Dance Shoes Dec 29, 2010

What shoes are right for you? Fit, style, fabric, and heel size are all things to think about in finding the right shoe for you

New Competition Dancer Shoe Line Dec 28, 2010

VF Dancesport Shoes has introduced a new line of dance shoes made especially with the competitive dancer in mind.

Finding Your Rhythm Dec 20, 2010

Having trouble finding and sticking with the rhythm? These tips and album suggestions will help you develop your ear and musicality.

Do You Need GPS on the Dancefloor? Jan 21, 2010

If you’re new to dancing, the first time you go to the studio for a lesson, you might be intimidated by other dancers whizzing around the floor. Even after a few lessons under your belt, when you’re feeling confident about your new skills, dancing at your first party or out at the nightclub may leave you feeling totally ruffled when you find it is harder to put those moves into practice when you add the concept of maneuvering around the floor.

Dance Style Categories Nov 2, 2009

Souchaki/Stachura

With such a wide variety of dances, it can be confusing to understand their categorization and which dances will suit you best for your goals. Here is a brief description of how the dances are grouped:

Keeping Healthy During Cold and Flu Season at the Dance Studio Oct 22, 2009

Every fall and winter many of us get sick with either a cold or flu, and illness often sweeps through an entire studio, taking students and pros out of commission for several days. It’s not hard to see why, with the very close facial contact in a dance hold, and also the constant touching of hands.