tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:18:05 +0000DanceDancingShoes(Videos)BallasBallroomBenefitsBuyingCarolinaChelseaChoosingClassClassesCompetitionDWTS12DerekFitnessGoingGuideHoughJacksonLatinLearnLessonsLevelMichaelMovesRightSouthThinksTrainingZumbaBallroom dancing is HOT HOT HOT!! There's never been a better time to become involved in ballroom dancing, whether as a newcomer or accomplished dancer who just needs to brush up on their steps. This site is dedicated to all ballroom dancers and to all those who aspire to be.http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-5188805454874179543Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:02:00 +00002014-05-16T15:35:07.068-05:00BallroomBuyingDanceDancingGuideShoes When selecting a ballroom dancing shoe, there are many considerations that come into play. For some, particularly those new to ballroom dancing, price may be a determining factor. Other criteria include comfort, protection, support and appearance. Shoe sizing for ballroom dance shoes is different from that of ordinary shoes. The shoes are intended to fit more closely to the foot. There should http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2011/04/dance-shoes-guide-to-buying-ballroom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-7856923675515516855Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:02:00 +00002014-05-16T16:16:18.333-05:00DanceJacksonLatinLearnLessonsMichaelMoves There is no denying that Michael Jackson was an icon of the 80′s and of pop music. Many people would have said just six months ago that his finest days were well behind him. In fact, many critics were speculating about how his upcoming tour would fare. Even today, it seems that people just can’t get enough of him. While there are many things he'll be remembered for, some of the most memorable http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2011/04/latin-dance-lessons-learn-from-michael.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-7813297426526622709Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:02:00 +00002011-04-04T08:02:00.498-05:00BenefitsClassesDanceTraining Dance Classes – Dance Classes – More Than Just Dance Training Written by: Ballroom Dancing Every week, children of all ages attend dance classes. They are filled with hopes and dreams of dancing like their favorite pop stars, rappers, ballerinas and celebrities. Girls and boys alike, energetically take the classes, while parents responsibly make sure they have transportation and the http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2011/04/dance-classes-benefits-are-more-than.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-8328728736192718194Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:02:00 +00002011-04-03T20:02:00.557-05:00ChoosingClassDanceFitnessRightShoesZumba Dance Instructor – Dance Fitness Shoes – Choosing a Shoe For Zumba Class Written by: Ballroom Dancing Comments: 0 One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a Zumba instructor is regarding the type of shoe to wear. Zumba is a cardio exercise class that combines both dancing and fitness moves. A regular dance shoe will not have the shock absorption for the impact of exercise,http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2011/04/dance-fitness-shoes-choosing-right.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-3230190770965394318Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:02:00 +00002011-04-03T09:40:40.998-05:00(Videos)BallasChelseaCompetitionDWTS12GoingLevelThinksMark Ballas updated his journal again at USA Today. He’s feeling the “heat” as well as raising his expectations and feeling confident (almost too much so?) going into this third week with their Cha Cha. Can you feel that? It’s definitely getting hot in here. Just like the heat wave that hit Los Angeles this week, this season is really starting to heat up. After the first elimination, everyone ishttp://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2011/04/dwts12-mark-ballas-thinks-he-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-8575557347873934160Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:02:00 +00002011-04-02T20:04:39.082-05:00CarolinaDancingDerekHoughSouthIf you haven’t checked into Pure Derek Hough in the last few days, be sure to do so as Heidi has updated the site with coverage of Derek vacationing and dancing in South Carolina. See gobs of new pictures, interviews, and him teaching dance to fans (including one lucky lady who blogged on her touching experience with Derek). A MUST SEE DANCE FANS AND FANSETTES MISSING DEREK!!http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2011/04/pure-dwts-2011-derek-hough-dancing-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-7657689539658745603Sat, 13 Oct 2007 09:12:00 +00002007-10-15T15:06:47.053-05:00Maybe I've been sleeping too much lately, but I recently discovered Dancing With The Stars has released a Cardio Dance DVD! Anyone who reads this blog knows that I constantly stress the value of dance as a viable alternative to a workout at the gym, so I was thrilled to make this discovery. I had no idea until a day or two ago that one of my favorite shows has produced a DVD that gives you a http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/10/dancing-with-stars-do-you-know-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-3012436944732081438Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:23:00 +00002007-10-08T11:06:31.812-05:00First of all, I'd like to remind everyone to remember Jane Seymour in your thoughts and prayers. She was unable to attend the results show last week due to the unexpected passing of her mother. Jane sent word that she will continue the competition as a tribute to her mom. Having lost my mother several years ago, I understand the pain she's going through and my heart goes out to her.As to the showhttp://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/10/have-you-picked-your-favorite-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-6403515575529800820Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:23:00 +00002007-09-30T04:38:34.836-05:00I hope everyone was able to watch all three nights of Dancing With The Stars, including the results show. This season looks like it'll be an exciting one. They've included ages from across the spectrum, so people of all ages should be tuning in and voting.I haven't narrowed it down to a single favorite yet, but I have to say I wasn't too surprised that Josie was sent home. Alec, her dance partnerhttp://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/09/dancing-with-stars-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-8725697453576085653Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:02:00 +00002007-09-23T11:00:38.130-05:00The new season of Dancing with the Stars is about to start, and I thought I'd give you a quick rundown on who will be competing this season. It should be another interesting competition! If you won't be home, be sure to set the recorder!The Women Jane Seymour-At 56, she's the oldest woman on this season's show, but wow...we should all look so fabulous at 56! She says she hasn't had a dance lessonhttp://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/09/whos-on-dancing-with-stars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-8745620854420060215Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:59:00 +00002007-09-19T03:25:30.771-05:00If you can't find what you're looking for, do your own search on Ebay at the bottom of the page! http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/08/check-out-newest-addition-to-my-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-4104522769612810610Sun, 12 Aug 2007 02:24:00 +00002007-09-02T20:34:04.817-05:00Have you noticed what's been happening to wedding first dances? No longer are couples bound by tradition to dance a basic waltz or foxtrot for their first dance as husband and wife. I'll be putting up some posts over the next few weeks that will show you what some of the more adventurous couples have done for their first dance.But what if you want to stay traditional? A flowing waltz or elegant http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/08/your-wedding-first-dance-spotlights-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-4101919883153003259Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:55:00 +00002007-06-10T09:57:57.711-05:00By Maria ChitulIf you are like me, you don’t pose too many requirements on a normal evening gown. The only important thing is that it has to look good on you and shouldn’t fall off while you’re walking from your car to the party and back. You’re happy as long as the dress survives past one or two special occasions. You won’t wear it more often than that, anyway.With competition dress it’s http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/06/can-dress-help-you-dance-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-276547676734650916Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:46:00 +00002007-06-04T14:09:01.091-05:00I hope you've seen the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance". If you haven't, you're missing a real treat. While it doesn't focus exclusively on ballroom dancing, there's certainly enough included to entertain ballroom dancing fans, and I found a new appreciation for other styles of dancing, some I'd never even heard of before watching the show. (Anybody out there know how to 'crump'?)It's http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/06/so-you-think-you-can-dance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-4299650269692312218Mon, 26 Feb 2007 03:02:00 +00002007-02-25T21:18:55.404-06:00This little ol' blog about ballroom dancing gets a decent amount of traffic every week. I'm sure it would probably get more if posts were made on a more regular basis....but I do what I can. What I need to know from my visitors is this: What are you looking for when you come here? Are you finding it? What would you like to see...or see more of? I'd like to be able to provide whatever http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2007/02/i-need-your-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-2179850725791764426Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:06:00 +00002006-12-27T10:13:35.941-06:00The rush of Christmas is behind us, and I hope everyone had a great time over the holidays. We have a new year facing us, a time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and unknown adventures. As always, I insist there is never a better time than right now to start ballroom dancing if you've never had the pleasure.If you're a seasoned dancer, when was the last time you were on a dance floor? If http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/12/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-7515757100500157256Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:52:00 +00002006-11-17T06:57:15.294-06:00Our column has been receiving queries about the health benefits of ballroom dancing and we are more than pleased to share with our dear readers that, indeed, even just 20 minutes of nonstop dancing increases the heart rate and produces benefits equal to low-impact aerobics. There are actually two types of ballroom dancing: standard like the quick step, and waltz and the Latin like cha-cha, salsa http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/11/ballroom-dancing-easy-way-to-fitness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-6417303514942603619Sat, 11 Nov 2006 06:38:00 +00002006-11-11T00:46:32.670-06:00Ballroom dancing is as good an exercise as a full workout in the gym, researchers have found.Half an hour on the dancefloor improves physical fitness as much as a session on the treadmill or exercise bike.But ballroom dancing is more likely to attract people - especially the elderly - who would never dream of doing conventional cardiovascular training.Dancing to other music - including salsa or http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/11/dance-for-rhythm-of-your-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-3321343136257573953Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:27:00 +00002006-11-10T09:30:09.973-06:00Put down that barbell and head to the barre. Ditch the sneakers and put on your swankiest pair of shoes. Get off that elliptical trainer and get ready to do the electric slide. You’re going dancing. Regardless of your sex, generation or fitness level, hitting the dance floor is a great way to get moving. “It’s better than going to the gym or taking up a new sport because it’s easy, it’s simple http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/11/if-you-hate-to-exercise-youve-gotta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-115738085265712307Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:38:00 +00002006-09-04T09:40:52.670-05:00If you ask anyone in the Baton Rouge area where to go for ballroom dance lessons, the name you'll hear most often is Ric Seeling. Ric has been dancing and teaching ballroom for more years than he likes to talk about, and has the most active ballroom dance studio in Baton Rouge.In addition to all the traditional ballroom dances, you'll also find lessons in the Hustle, Country and Western 2-Step, http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/09/studio-in-spotlight-ric-seelings-dance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-115403013615491843Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:44:00 +00002006-07-27T14:55:36.173-05:00I LOVE this article! It says everything I believe about ballroom dancing being a great alternative to traditional exercise (which I hate). Toil on a treadmill for an hour? Not likely. Cha-cha, salsa or swing for an hour? Sign me up!! Read on, and tell me if you agree!By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press Writer © 2006 The Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. — With its acrobatic twirls and jazzy kicks, http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/07/ballroom-dancing-puts-swing-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-115364709926255733Sun, 23 Jul 2006 09:26:00 +00002006-07-23T04:31:39.276-05:00By Ad CrableLancaster New EraPublished: Jul 17, 2006 12:06 PM ESTLANCASTER COUNTY, PA - One of the joys of living is that no matter how much you see, your eyes still can be opened to new insights and inspiration. Recently, I rented the documentary film “Murderball.” It’s an intimate, if often blunt, glimpse into the very physical world of wheelchair rugby, in which quadriplegic men fuse http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/07/shall-we-dance-dont-let-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-115145561762300475Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:30:00 +00002006-06-27T19:46:57.636-05:00And I've been having more fun lately than the law allows, as evidenced by so much time elapsing since my last post! I went to West Coast Swing lessons last week, the first time I've really explored that dance. As with most dances, I enjoyed it tremendously, but it doesn't come close to replacing Latin or traditional Ballroom as my favorites.Then I had family visiting for a few days from Texas http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/06/time-flies-when-youre-having-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-115047744515402684Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:17:00 +00002006-06-16T12:16:27.876-05:00When I say Salsa, I'm not talking about the hot sauce! I'm talking about the hot dance! I've taken a number of ballroom dance lessons over the years, but somehow never got around to learning Salsa dancing. Well, last night that changed. I finally had the opportunity to check out one of the casinos in this area that offers FREE Salsa lessons!I was a bit skeptical on my way there, wondering if it http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/06/ballroom-dancing-salsa-in-southern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22700477.post-115032409784984271Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:23:00 +00002006-06-14T17:28:17.880-05:00BBC goes ballroom 'Dancing in the Street'Friday, June 9 2006, 10:01 BST - by Daniel SaneyThe BBC invites budding ballroom dancers to take part in Dancing in the Street, an extravaganza with the celebrities from Strictly Come Dancing. Workshops will be held at six venues across the UK where hopefuls can show their skills to the judges. A selection of the best dancers from each will then return http://ballroom-dancing.blogspot.com/2006/06/ballroom-dancing-in-uk_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)