Jake (Principle Author)

I’m a dancer of 20 years across a large range of dance genres and the founder of A New Type Of Class.

What is Commercial Dancing: Origins + features + types + videos!

Commercial dancing has become more popular and accessible in recent years, thanks in part to the prevalence of dance on social media. But what exactly does commercial dancing look like?  Commercial dancing is an umbrella term used to describe any type of dancing that generates or aims to generate profit. Commercial dance can include a …

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Bachata vs Salsa: Differences, origins, steps, music + videos!

Bachata and salsa are two giants of the latin social dance world genre. If you go to any latin social dance the dancers will be usually dancing bachata or salsa. So, what distinguishes bachata and salsa from each other? There are several key differences between bachata and salsa, including their tempo, steps, and energy. Bachata …

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Becoming A Ballroom Dance Instructor: Full guide + certification + requirements.

Becoming a ballroom dance instructor may seem like a difficult career to achieve, but if you’re passionate about ballroom dancing, learning to teach others could be the best decision you make.  To become a certified ballroom dance instructor you must pass an NATD teacher examination. Additionally, you must have years of ballroom dance training and …

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Hip Hop Dance Types: The ultimate guide + video examples!

Hip hop is a powerful and entertaining form of dance that contains quite a few different dance types within its genre.  Though the original hip hop dance types are Locking, Popping, and Breaking, there are actually five main hip hop dance types that are used in modern dance practices. These five styles are Freestyle, Locking, …

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Tap Dance: Styles, history, future, music, & famous dancers.

Tap dance is an incredibly fun, expressive form of dance with a rich history. However, before anyone can join the ranks of hoofers (people who live and breathe tap dance), they need to at least know the basics. For one, what types of tap dance are there? There are seven main types of tap dance: …

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Acrobatic Dance: What is it, is it safe, benefits & more!

For years, audiences have been wowed by breathtaking performances that bring together graceful dancing and gravity-defying stunts. This challenging, beautiful dance form is known as acrobatic dance. If you’re considering diving into the world of acrobatic dance, we’ve got you covered with all the information you need before you take the first step. What is …

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Bachata Vs. Merengue: Comparison + history + steps + videos!

Sometimes, a night of fun means going out for some Latin dancing. When you get to the venue, you might notice couples already moving fluidly around the dance floor—but what exactly is the dance they’re doing? Two possible dances are bachata and merengue.  While both of these dances originated in the Dominican Republic, bachata is …

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What Is Lyrical Dance: Origins + Key movements + HD video.

Lyrical dance is seen as emotive and expressive. It’s a type of dance that is as powerful to witness as it is to perform; one where the audience and the dancer connect on an intrinsic level.  Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines techniques seen in both ballet and jazz to highlight the strong …

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Underwear Under A Leotard?: Full guide + hygiene + safety.

Although talking about one’s underwear choices is not necessarily an easy conversation to have, it’s an important one, especially with kids. They may not be sure whether to wear underwear under a leotard or not. What is the right course of action here? Dancers and gymnasts don’t often wear underwear under their leotards. The underwear …

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