Make The Most Of Your Ballroom Dance Lessons With These Tips

Congratulations!! Your first dance lesson has been scheduled, and you are one step closer to shining on the social dance floor!!

Now, you may not be quite sure what your private dance lessons are going to entail. You know that you want to check out a little Country Two Step, some Swing dancing and Salsa too, but what about attire and other aspects of the lesson, beyond the dances? As you count down the days to your first lesson or even prepare for your future lessons once you are officially a student, check out these tips to get the best results out of your lessons and dance experience. 

• Wear the right shoes. Your shoes are the last thing you want to be thinking about when you are dancing. It is always recommended that you take your lessons in the shoes you plan to wear when you go out social dancing. With that said, you want to make sure that they are not grippy like tennis shoes or boots with rubber soles because this can make it difficult to turn and they are also hard on the knees. Despite their comfort, flip flops are also not a great pick since they can easily slide off your feet. And, ladies, I know you have really cute and sexy heels, but this is the time for your dancing to outshine your shoes! Wear comfortable heels that are 3 inches or lower, preferably with an ankle strap for maximum support. If you are not sure if any of your shoes work, ask your instructor. They will be able to give you some tips and suggestions, so you can enjoy social dancing comfortably.

• Wear non-restrictive clothing. During your lessons, you are going to learn how to use your body in a whole new way. You want enough looseness in your clothing in order to have freedom of movement, but clothes that are not too baggy to the point that your instructor can't see the lines of your body.  So, go change into some comfortable and relaxed fitting attire, and get your groove on.

• Be on time. It takes a few minutes to wind down from a long day and switch gears to focus on your lesson, so respect the commitment you made to this new hobby and schedule your lessons at a time that is manageable. You and your instructor need every minute of your lesson time to maximize your learning. Your one hour lesson is also your time to ask questions and schedule your future lessons so you can stay consistent in your progress, so make sure to plan accordingly. Be timely and squeeze every drop of knowledge and fun out of your dance lessons!!

If social dancing is something you've thought about trying out, but just haven't had the chance to get started on, find out more about fun dances like Country Swing, Salsa, Swing and Argentine Tango at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ. Our New Student Offer is a great way to preview all of the benefits of social dancing. Give us a call today at 480-968-6177 and discover how simple it is to add dancing to your life!

Why He May Not Ask You To Dance

“I love dancing, but my boyfriend just watches on the sidelines.” “I go out dancing with my girlfriends because my husband won’t get out on the dance floor.” “It’s so much fun! Why won’t he dance with me???”

The truth is, he would love to dance with you. In fact, he would kill to be that guy who knows all the cool moves and shows you a great time out Country Two Stepping, Salsa or Swing dancing.

Then why won’t he…?

See, in the social dance scene, guys have a different role than ladies on the dance floor. In order to dance together as partners, he is the leader (= the brain) and the lady is the follower (= heart). He makes all the decisions on the dance floor, so that we can relax and have a good time. A lot of guys make it look easy, but, in their minds, they are thinking about things like…What style of dance do I do to this music? What is the mood? Is it fast and sexy or slow and sensual? What can I do next? A turn? Switch directions? A dramatic pause? Gosh, it’s so crowded!!

It’s a lot of pressure for the men out there. However, it’s not impossible. And, yes, it is a lot of fun, especially when you get to share it with someone special. Guys simply need some preparation time before they can join in the excitement of dance with you.

Here’s what your guy needs:

1.     The courage to give it a try. Ladies, be supportive and patient with your man. Score major points by getting him some private dance lessons. That way, he can get great dance tips BEFORE going out into a social dance situation. Remember: No guy likes to be embarrassed.
2.     Different styles of dances and their steps. As leaders, men need an arsenal of moves to choose from to impress their partners and keep them wanting to come back for more. The last thing you want your guy to be is a "one trick pony". With private Country, Latin and Swing dance lessons, your guy can be versatile and fun to dance with every time!

3.     Know how to identify music genres and styles. Guys need to KNOW what they are doing before they can do it with confidence. Being able to identify the music and what dance accompanies it is key. Once again, proper social ballroom dance lessons will give him that important information and more.

Don’t know where to get started? If you live in Phoenix, Arizona, check out Dance FX Studios in Mesa for completely customized private dance lessons. Your guy will be up and ready to hit that dance floor in no time! Our fun-filled group dance lessons are another way to pick up some cool moves before hitting the Latin clubs or Country bars. Both singles and couples are welcome, and no experience is necessary to begin learning at Dance FX Studios! Whether it’s Salsa or Country Western dancing, our instructors will break down all the cool moves you see out in the bars and clubs, and prepare you for any crowded dance floor.  Give us a call at 480-968-6177 today and let us help you to discover which dances are perfect to spice up your social life.

Latin Dance Lessons in Phoenix, Arizona

 

Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata… Oh, my!

If you've ever been inside a Latin club, you've seen a wide variety of rhythms and movements out on the dance floor. With all that hip action going on, how can you even tell the difference between one dance and another? Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona is here to help! We teach everything from Swing dancing to Country dancing to Argentine Tango and other popular and useful Latin dances like Salsa dancing, Cha Cha and Merengue. Let's take a closer look at three of the most popular dances in the Latin scene here in Phoenix so that the next time you visit a Latin dance club, you will know which dance is what. With some private Latin dance lessons with us, you will even be able to get out on that dance floor and shake what your momma gave you with the rest of them!

Salsa Dancing:  Who hasn't heard of the Salsa? Salsa dancing is a fiery, flirty and fun dance, filled with spins and tricks to keep you and your partner entertained. Contrary to popular thought, Salsa dancing is mid-tempo, rather than on the fastest end of Latin dance styles. It had a tricky beat to hear at first, which is why those Latin dance lessons with us here at Dance FX Studios will come in handy. :) When will you use your Salsa dancing? Well if you live here in Phoenix with us, you can find a variety of Latin dance clubs around town. One of our favorite places to go Salsa dancing is Pepin in Scottsdale, AZ. Since Salsa music will come on about 60% of the time in a Latin dance club, it is a must-have dance that will be so much fun to learn and use.

Bachata: Bachata is more recently a very hot and steamy (and very useful) Latin dance in the Phoenix Latin dance scene. As another mid-tempo dance, the Bachata gives you a chance to hold your partner tight and profess your attraction to each other right there on the dance floor with a bunch of sultry and sexy moves. Again, lots of hips are involved, so get prepared for learning to shake them with a few Bachata dance lessons.

Merengue: Merengue is the most playful and easy of the three Latin dances. It involves marching to a very basic beat, which one can easily clap along to. What is great about learning to dance Merengue is that it is so basic that anyone can do it. What makes it a great dance is the fun arm movements that make it look complicated, even though it's not. Learn to dance Merengue and you can quickly fit into any Latin dance scene with ease.

Latin dance lessons are an awesome way to add some spice into your life. Grab your special someone or meet a new friend on the dance floor at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona. Get started with a private introductory Latin dance lesson to see how easy it can be to get out to those clubs in no time!