Learning to Dance with a Partner
Do you wish you could dance like they do on "Dancing with the
Stars"? For many people ballroom dancing is just a fantasy
because they think they are uncoordinated and so they think they
can't learn to dance. But I have seen the most uncoordinated
people become very good dancers. How did they do it?
Determination!
Learning to dance gives you confidence and improves social
skills. Many people have met their significant others and best
friends through social dancing (including me!) Learning to dance
is also good for the brain and is equivalent to learning a new
language. When older people learn to dance it improves their
cognitive skills. No wonder they say that dancing keeps you young!
One of the easiest dances to learn;
fun and energetic:
East Coast Swing
Salsa!
Fox Trot! Great dance to know for weddings and events!
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The Waltz is rhythmic and flowing. With the right partner you feel like you are floating on a cloud!
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So where do you start? Start by finding a group class or private instructor if
you prefer private lessons. Usually you will not need a partner to start because
you will rotate partners in group classes in order to develop leading and
following skills. And if you can't find a local class in your area you can start
with dance instructional videos. Take a look at some of the dance videos on
this page and maybe you will be inspired to learn to dance!