We all know the stereotype that dancing is for girls and football is for boys. Despite the gradual progress away from that idea, many still have it engraved in their mind. Don't worry, I'm not going to convince you to put Cuban heels on and dance around. Instead, the purpose of this is to list 5 of the things that men who dance actually have to offer. 1. Why is he so popular? Well, the biggest advantage of being a male dancer is the undivided attention you always get at parties. You go out, have a few drinks and hit the floor. Then everyone starts talking about you. These days it's very popul ..read more

The better dancer you become, the more teachers you may want. However, have you ever considered advantages and disadvantages of going to different teachers? The purpose of this post is to show you 5 ideas on what having a few teachers may or may not do to your dancing. Imagine you want to learn to speak another language, let's say English. You go to school and a receptionist assigns you different teachers- 1 American, 1 British, 1 Canadian. Do they all speak the same language, technically yes, they can communicate, but there are quite a few differences between them. We all know the beauty of ..read more

Results at dance competitions are what every dancer is interested in. After all, it's a competition so who doesn't want to win? However, do you think you put enough work in to have a well-deserved win? In this post I will give you 4 points you need to remember when you're preparing for dance competitions to increase your chances of being successful. I have been working with lots of dancers wanting to achieve great results at competitions. Frankly, everyone says they want to be the best they can be. But there is cost involved as nothing comes free, and I'm not only talking about the money but ..read more

When you're a kid and you start a new sport, there is nothing impossible. No dream is too big, no competition is too hard, no choreography that can't be learnt. You realize that with the young age on your side and youthful ignorance, the world is your oyster. When you grow older, people start coming to you to tell you what's possible and what isn't. Or even that you shouldn't even bother trying something. Without even realizing it, your enthusiasm and confidence that you once had as a child are slowly drifting away. With your friends and family telling you that your dreams are too large, you ..read more

Dancing on a high level can be quite expensive if you're not careful. Oh yes, we all know how easy it is buy this and that, because you just love dancing. Here are 5 keys points on how to maximize your dancing, without having to "rob the bank". 1. Who are they to tell me what to do? First of all, choose your teacher wisely. There are thousands of dance schools around the world and even more dance teachers. How do you know where to go? Well, do your research and find out more about your instructor before you put your "dance career" in their hands. Everyone is on internet these days. Depending ..read more

Dance parents invest a lot of time and money to make their children's dance dreams a reality. Hours of driving to studios, super early mornings to get to competitions, not mentioning the costs of lessons and outfits. Parents get so involved in dancing and they have lots of questions but sometimes never ask them. In this post you will find the answers to the most common questions from dance mums and dads. 1. How many dance lessons should my child have during the week? If only a specific number existed. There are a few things to consider when you decide how often your child should dance: Dance ..read more

Number on your back has fallen off. Safety pins have made so many holes in the number it's practically ripped. So much sweat that your number looks like it has just been washed. Do these sound familiar? Well, it has happened to all the dancers on the floor. Whether you're a pro-am dancer or a pro, your dance competition number is so important. It needs to look neat, be clear and visible at all times. Here is a video for you which shows exactly how to get it perfect every single time without using sellotape. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifMbLIjMrII If you like the video, please hit the thum ..read more

Sam's Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoTkra0Nfes Throughout your dancing you must have come across the terms like standing leg, dancing leg or working leg. It’s a simple concept to understand but the tricky part is how to actually use it when you dance. In the post, you will find out how to use the supporting leg more efficiently. Let’s start with brief definitions: In Ballroom and Latin we call the leg on which we have all our weight – the standing leg. In ballet it's usually referred to as a supporting leg. Another term some teachers use is a working leg. If one leg is a stand ..read more

Maggiore Fotografico Dance teachers and dancers use the word "syncopation" a lot. But has anyone ever explained to you what this actually means? Being a great dancer is not only about knowing how to move, but also understanding the technique and language we use. Here is a video for you explaining exactly what syncopation in dancing means. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-16aHBytJIU If you enjoyed the video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe so you don't miss new updates. Photo Credits: Maggiore Fotografico ..read more

Sam's Photography Aren’t you bit old for that? I was asked when I decided to get back into dancing after a break of many years. How long will it last? was the second question. When I decided to go back to dancing it was originally because I wanted to learn the Tango. I contacted a local dance school and they convinced me to join a Ballroom and Latin class where I would do a bit of everything including Tango. My first thought before going into that class was: would I remember anything? My second was: would I be the only single one there? I needn’t have worried! The class was quite busy with a ..read more