Tango or Two Step? Where to Begin...

Ready to give dance lessons a go but don't know where to start? That's OK, I am here to help! :) First, let me congratulate you on delving into a hobby that will enhance your life in so many fun and exciting ways. Social dancing in Arizona, including salsa and Country swing, is a wonderful way to meet new friends, relieve stress and even shed any unwanted weight without knowing that your body is getting a work-out. Dancing will also help you to gain social confidence and end your wallflower days for good.

While learning to dance can be intimidating for most, once you know how to Country two step, swing or tango, you will quickly wonder why you have put it off all of these years. What may have held you back (dancing is not cool for guys to know, I will look like a fool out on the dance floor, no one will ever want to dance with me) will be a thing of the past with dance lessons under your belt. Learning to dance with structure from a dance studio will empower you to enjoy the benefits of dancing from this point forward.

The question now is, which of these dances should I begin with? Since most non-dancers only know bits about ballroom dancing from what they see on reality dance shows like "Dancing with the Stars" or "So You Think You Can Dance", it can be a challenge to determine what dance would be most rewarding and useful to try first. My recommendation is to start with a dance that meshes best with the kind of music that you like. For example, if you listen to a lot of Country music, it would be ideal to being with the two step or Country swing. If you enjoy oldies, the foxtrot or East Coast swing would be a wonderful starting point. For Latin music lovers, salsa and bachata or Argentine tango are amazing and useful dances for Phoenix residents to know.

If you don't have a music preference, I suggest choosing a dance style that looks appealing to you. Some people are drawn to the Argentine tango because of its passion and intimate nature. Others gravitate to the swing because it is fun and playful.

You will being to see for yourself how addictive learning to dance can be once you get involved in a studio that is right for you. Take the time to sample out a local studio or two that meets your dancing goals and see about their introductory offers. Many Arizona ballroom dance studios are geared towards competitive ballroom dancing. If that is not your thing, check into dance studios that offer purely social dance lessons for adults, like Dance FX Studios in Mesa. Find out through an introductory offer what each type of studio can do for you. Does your instructor take the time to uncover your learning style and dances of preference (or help you with recommendations) or does the lesson seem generic and cookie-cutter? Do you feel comfortable in the atmosphere that you are in?

If you live in our around the Phoenix metro area and would like to focus on learning to dance for social occasions, Dance FX Studios is the place for you. You will receive personalized instruction that is based on your specific dancing goals. Each lesson will be packed with great dancing tips and lots of fun! Dance FX Studios is in Mesa, AZ and is on the border of Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert in the East Valley of Phoenix. Give us a call, stop by or check out our website to see how we can make you a confident and comfortable social dancer in no time.