2 Unlikely Candidates for Ballroom Dancing

2 Unlikely Candidates for Ballroom Dancing

If you haven't done any ballroom dancing before, you may have a perception of the typical person that does it. But at Quick Quick Slow Ballroom Dance Studio, we see people from all walks of life taking an interest in ballroom. Whether it is someone who wants to work their way into the competition circuit or a couple looking for a way to spend quality time together, their reasons vary greatly. Here are some unlikely clients we see fall in love with ballroom.

3 Things I Learned from Watching "Dancing with the Stars"

3 Things I Learned from Watching "Dancing with the Stars"

Another season of “Dancing with the Stars” is well underway.  Each year this show pairs a group of non-dancers with a talented professional for the entire country to watch, envy, ridicule, and devour in whatever way they please.  It is no surprise that after 25 seasons, the show is still going strong.  The overall premise of the show doesn’t change, it will always be a reality dance competition

Some simple thoughts as "Dancing with the Stars" Season 25 starts up...

Some simple thoughts as "Dancing with the Stars" Season 25 starts up...

“Dancing with the Stars Season 25” is underway.  Every year I look forward to this show!  I get so into it!  I grab my glass of wine and the remote, then cuddle up on the couch to ooh and aah at the spectacle of it.  Sometimes I laugh.  Sometimes I cry.  Yet, somehow I always find myself being overly judgmental of the stars

Ballroom Dance Lessons & Other Unique Anniversary Gifts

Ballroom Dance Lessons & Other Unique Anniversary Gifts

Celebrating a wedding anniversary is an important reminder of a couple's vows to love one another and share life together. Looking for a unique anniversary gift to give your spouse? Here's a list of seven fabulous anniversary ideas to make the day even more special!

Make your wedding unforgettable with dance lessons

Make your wedding unforgettable with dance lessons

Dance perfectly embodies the joy and happiness in the celebration of marriage, and is a tradition that has been a staple of weddings. But it can also be utilized to turn your wedding into an event that is unforgettable. If you've been searching for ways to make your wedding unique and memorable, we've got the answer.

Effective Practice: Pushing Your Boundaries

Effective Practice: Pushing Your Boundaries

Practice makes perfect! We've all heard that saying before, and it's quite possible a few of you cringed at the memory of a certain high school teacher or piano instructor while reading it, but it holds true all the same. In our last two blogs we talked about alternative methods of practice, but sometimes building that "muscle memory" really does come down to practice

Ballroom Dancing, Bruce Lee, and the Art of Non-verbal Communication

Ballroom Dancing, Bruce Lee, and the Art of Non-verbal Communication

Although ballroom dancing and martial arts might seem unrelated in many ways, there's a reason why martial art master Bruce Lee was also a good ballroom dancer, and there's a reason why some of the most masterful martial art masters in the world -- like the aikido master Ken Ota -- also run ballroom dancing studios where they teach style, grace, and etiquette along with self-defense.

Effective Practice: Slowly But Surely

Effective Practice: Slowly But Surely

Welcome back to Quick Quick Slow's series on unconventional improvement and effective dance practice techniques! Our quest for achieving perfection starts and ends in the studio, but there's no reason not to give every opportunity for growth a try. In our last installment, we explored

An art, a sport, a passion and pass time: the adult social dance

An art, a sport, a passion and pass time: the adult social dance

For decades men and women have been dancing with each other. Throughout history, dancing has been a communication proving to be as necessary as breathing.The adult social dance experience is not just a hobby; it is a way of life.

Amp Up the Romance With Couples Dance Lessons

Amp Up the Romance With Couples Dance Lessons

If you've been a couple for a long time, you've likely done the "dinner and a movie date" more times than you can count. While the classics are classics for a reason, and shouldn't be tossed out entirely, it's important to keep the spark of romance and excitement alive.

The 10 Greatest Ballroom Dancing Movies of All Time

The 10 Greatest Ballroom Dancing Movies of All Time

People love to watch movies about ballroom dancing almost as much as dancing itself and it's always remained a popular film genre. Here's our list of the best ballroom dancing movies ever. Grab some popcorn and let some of the best dancers and actors in the biz inspire you to put your dancing shoes on.

3 Reasons Why Ballroom Dancing is Not Outdated

3 Reasons Why Ballroom Dancing is Not Outdated

Right now, when you think about ballroom dancing, you might think about stuffy dances from many years ago. Even though you might not think that ballroom dancing is relevant in today's world, however, you should know that it's actually not outdated at all. Here's why.

Adult Social Dance Skills and Intimacy

Adult Social Dance Skills and Intimacy

How is the state of your love life? Do words such as vibrant, vivacious, and satisfying come to mind? Or do terms such as lackluster, unfulfilling, and absent seem more appropriate? Are you aware there is a strong link between your performance in the ballroom and fulfillment in the bedroom as perceived by a potential mate? Adult social dance is a medium stretching across time and cultures that affords the opportunity for

Step into fun together with couples dance lessons!

Step into fun together with couples dance lessons!

As almost any couple you happen to ask can attest, couple's activities are awkward, repetitive, and boring. Couples mixers, putt-putt nights, movie nights, dinner -- there are only so many times these can catch and hold your attention and keep the romance alive. So if you're looking for something new in your relationship, why not try something exciting, different, and that will last for far longer than the time it takes to sit through a movie?

Two Left Feet: Dismantling the Myth

Two Left Feet: Dismantling the Myth

You've probably heard the well-known idiom that suggests a poor dancer has "two left feet". It's become a staple of the English language, conjuring pictures of awkward, graceless, and otherwise inelegant dancers in an instant. More often than not it's used in a self-deprecating manner or by those too shy or scared to put themselves out there on the dance floor. Despite the phrase's prevalence, we at Quick Quick Slow believe that anybody can be taught to dance. Certainly there are varying levels of expertise and not everyone is gifted with perfect rhythm, but at its core dance is about having fun and simply knowing your right foot from your left.

Why Dance is Great for Your Brain

Why Dance is Great for Your Brain

The physical benefits of dancing are abundant and obvious- it's a rare crossover of aerobic movement and fun/social elements. Working up a sweat while having fun and not trudging away on a treadmill is a pretty superb alternative.