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Social Dance Social dancers enjoy having the skills to dance with anyone, anywhere. Improving your lead/follow, variations, and musicality are focus topics for social dancers, who also enjoy the benefit of dancing as a fun workout.
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Social dancers exemplify the reason ballroom dancing began.  Getting together with others and sharing music, physical and social interaction is good clean fun and keeps you happy and healthy.

Our videos, articles, music training and products specifically for social dancers with help you get the most out of your dancing.


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BENEFITS

for Social Dancers
  • Be comfortable in any social situation
  • Enjoy a fun & entertaining workout
  • Meet new people

ARTICLES

for Social Dancers
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Recent articles

  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
C6815Selecting 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
  Finding Your Rhythm
Dec 20, 2010
rhythm_to_results-sambaHaving trouble finding and sticking with the rhythm? These tips and album suggestions will help you develop your ear and musicality.
  One Last Waltz
Apr 21, 2010
last_waltzIt's been fifteen years since losing her husband and dance partner of 58 years, and with a medical diagnosis of less than one year to live, Mrs. Mary Coffey wanted to get in one more dance here, before being reunited with her husband in heaven.
  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.
  Keeping Healthy During Cold and Flu Season at the Dance Studio
Oct 22, 2009
DSP logoEvery 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.
  Planning Practice Time Constructively
Oct 8, 2009
Many dancers invest both time and money for lessons to become more proficient, but without proper practice, they won't retain the information they've learned. A simple plan for practice will help you improve and ensure your efforts are not lost. If you are practicing with your partner, it helps to have an itinerary of what to practice in your session, so as to get the most out the time and reduce fighting. Practicing alone is a necessity to improve your skills, but many dancers are timid to practice on the floor without a partner. By being prepared in advance, you will feel less intimidated and get the best results from your practice time.
  Becoming a Popular Partner
Sep 29, 2009
There’s no doubt that you’ve seen certain dancers at a party or club always on the dance floor, seeming to have an endless line of partners waiting for a dance. You may have observed a dancer like this and thought one of two things, either “No wonder he (she) is so popular! What a great dancer!”, or “Why is that person getting so many dances?!”
The keys to being a popular partner, and therefore getting the most enjoyment out of your dancing, involve not only dance competence, but some generally etiquette and attention to manners.
  Finding the Right Teacher for Private Lessons
Sep 23, 2009
DSP logoMaking the investment in private lessons is the fastest way to move your dancing forward. Private one-on-one instruction is custom tailored to your abilities, learning style and focused on achieving the results you specifically want. So naturally when looking for an instructor, it is prudent to choose someone who can fit the bill.
 
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