It happens all the time: confusing, super fast or overwhelming melodies can make it difficult for a dancer to find and follow the beat and proper timing of the music. Not good! The beats per minute may be within a set range for competition music, but the melody and the arrangement of the music can make or break it for a dancer.

Everyone has heard of planks! And, I bet, a bunch of you already have a killer set of plank-based exercises to give your stomach and lower back an extra little tone. But, since we are all about dancing, let’s talk about how planks can benefit your dance, and not just your looks.

Pearl of Wisdom The one information that my teacher told me which made a big impact in my dance career, that gave me a lot of clarity and understanding is that I do not have to compete with the energy of my partner. That was a huge revelation because I always felt I had to put the same energy, and same usage, to not look weaker than my partner. The understanding that no two people, man or woman, will ever look the

Many of us see it. Many of us live it. All of us know it. Ballroom Dancing is Addictive.

Ballroom dance has its own unique look and feel. Each style within ballroom does too. If you look carefully at the walk and posture of long-term, high level, dancers who dance exclusively standard, smooth, latin or rhythm, they are distinct from each other, and also do not look quite the same as other types of dancers. The same is true for high level ballet dancers, hip hop dancers, contemporary and argentine tango dancers to name just a few.

For most people, everything is not always perfect and you do not have everything you need at your disposal all the time. That is why knowing a few good hacks can come in very handy. Here are 12 must know tips and hacks for dancers that will help you in a pinch.

DanceSport MakeUp must be perfect in many ways. Especially, when done in quick 7 minutes

… Or you’ll end up marrying them.

A great picture, as we know, is made of little details. Dancing is no different. Keep these 7 Super Tips in mind when you do your International Latin, and they shall help you with your progress.

Just because a student knows something, doesn’t mean the student will do it.

Its a bad Idea to date your Dance Partner. However that goes TRIPLE for dating, or wanting to date, your dance instructor!

It’s probably the most common challenge we as dancers face at a social dance event: How can we get enough dances to make it worth the trip to the nearest dance hall or Latin club? Sure, it can be frustrating to sit in the corner, arms crossed, glaring at the – wait, hold on; You’re sitting? In the corner?? With your ARMS CROSSED?!

Can Ballroom Dance Designers really predict the style of the upcoming year in Competitive Ballroom Dancing?