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Just Dance, Gonna Be Okay

Just Dance, Gonna Be Okay

We encourage you to keep dancing during stressful times for the mental and physical balance it gives... or if you haven't embraced dance yet, give it a shot now! Why not?? Dance is usually a social, in-person activity but with health concerns on the rise, here are a few ideas to help keep you grooving in a safe and fun way.

So You Think You Can't Dance? Think Again!

So You Think You Can't Dance? Think Again!

Are you the person lingering at the buffet after everyone else has hit the dance floor? Do you avoid going out dancing with your friends because you're worried you'll make a fool of yourself? Dancing isn't just for those with natural rhythm and coordination. Dancing is for everyone!

Dance Like a Champion in Your Own Way

Dance Like a Champion in Your Own Way

Have you ever seen the classic Australian film Strictly Ballroom? It's a quirky and very entertaining romantic comedy. Fran is a star-struck amateur dancer who wants to dance with Scott, a seasoned pro. She is self-conscious and awkward. Yet deep-down she just knows she can learn to match this partner dance move by dance move. And, spoiler alert: she does! At the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix Dancing Championship at the end of this delightful film, she and her partner mesmerize the crowd with their unique and spectacular Latin dance moves. In the end, men and women in the bleachers leap to their feet with wild applause, then climb down to the shiny floor to dance their hearts away too.

Fran and her partner both danced like champions. And they fell in love. There's no better ending! At least for Fran. What about you? What do you need to do to realize your own dreams?

Dance Like No One Is Watching

Dance Like No One Is Watching

"Dance like no one is watching. Love like you've never been hurt.

Sing like no one is listening, and live like it's heaven on earth." – Source Unknown

What a wonderful way to live! Here at Quick Quick Slow Ballroom Dance Studio, we can help you dance your way to this kind of inner confidence, self-acceptance, and joy.

Put Your Right Foot Forward: Choosing The Correct Dance Shoes

Put Your Right Foot Forward: Choosing The Correct Dance Shoes

While a nice pair of leather-soled shoes can get you by for your first few classes, investing in quality dance shoes will be a total game-changer in your ballroom dancing experience. Ballroom dance shoes are made with a suede sole to help you glide smoothly across the floor and feel lighter on your feet.

Dance to the Beat with Two Left Feet

Dance to the Beat with Two Left Feet

Do you have two left feet? No worries. That's common with beginners. Don't be discouraged or compare yourself to others. Keep showing up. You'll learn to dance to the beat of familiar songs -- and new ones too! 

Let Ballroom Dance Lessons Inspire the Perfect Honeymoon

Let Ballroom Dance Lessons Inspire the Perfect Honeymoon

Enjoy Dancing on Your Honeymoon. While ballroom dance lessons are a great idea for weddings, there's no need for the fun to stop after the reception ends. Ballroom dancing can be a great inspiration for the honeymoon too!

Ballroom Dancing - So Much More than Just Dancing

Ballroom Dancing - So Much More than Just Dancing

Ballroom dancing is more than just movement and learning some steps. It's not just about the fancy outfits or the glamour that goes with it. Ballroom dancing is the ability to relate with others on a different level. It's about forming relationships through your struggles or achievements. It's about finding joy in a misstep or how a song moves you. It's about joining hands with strangers that have the same goal in mind- they just want to move! Whether, your ballroom dance experience is as a beginner or a seasoned pro, ultimately, your goals are completely individualistic.

Ballroom Dancing: Reality TV vs. Real Life

Ballroom Dancing: Reality TV vs. Real Life

The popular dance TV shows introduced millions of people to the energy and elegance of ballroom dancing. Have you ever thought about the ways TV ballroom differs from real-life ballroom dancing? Based on how performance dancing looks on TV you might not think of trying it out for yourself. Let's look at how what we see on the TV shows is different from dancing for recreation.

Make Your Ballroom Dancing Dreams Come True

Make Your Ballroom Dancing Dreams Come True

You glide smoothly across the polished dance floor. You dip and sway, step, and twirl, in perfect harmony with your partner. Your low cut attire is silky black with sparkly, silver sequins. It hugs your toned body in all the right places. The audience is dazzled by your glamour and skill. It's ballroom dancing at its best!

Then you open your eyes. Doggonit! You're daydreaming again, sitting in your comfy, oversized bathrobe in your living room. There's nothing special about that.

What would it take to make your dreams come true?

Have you lost it? Find the fun side of life

Have you lost it? Find the fun side of life

There's a certain age when we - you, me, everyone - start to review life and wonder if we've made the right choices. This could be prompted by the proverbial red sports car or a shift in relationships, but it happens to everyone of a certain age. It's nothing to be afraid of, yet what often happens is we realize that our lives have become more responsibility than fun. Where did the fun go? 

Used to Be Great? 3 Tips to Get Back on the Dance Floor

Used to Be Great? 3 Tips to Get Back on the Dance Floor

It happens more often than you'd think, but people who are great dancers can even be afraid to take classes. The scenarios vary, but being good at something doesn't mean the nerves or self consciousness magically disappear. Imagine someone who danced when they were young, then life took hold and they haven't been to a dance class for 20 years (give or take). What happens when they step back onto the dance floor? 

Dancing Makes You A Player, But Not How You Think

Dancing Makes You A Player, But Not How You Think

The dance floor is a perfect environment for play because dancing incorporates multiple play types. Dancing fuels those who play through movement. While lessons start with basic steps and well-known dances, there's always something new.

Don't Let These Excuses Stop You from Dancing

Don't Let These Excuses Stop You from Dancing

Although there are multiple studies showing the benefits of taking up dancing, the excuses not to dance are infinite. What's holding you back? Take a look at some of these common objections and why you should just two-step around them.

Tired of Online Dating? Try Social Dancing Instead!

Tired of Online Dating? Try Social Dancing Instead!

It's an online world, and today's singles are expected to navigate it in order to find love. But what if you're the old-fashioned type who prefers to meet a partner face to face? Or what if online dating just isn't working for you? Social dance might be the right answer