Choosing a ballet summer intensive can be an important decision in a young dancer’s life. It can lead to growth, contracts, and even a spot in a professional company. But it can also lead to expense, injuries, time away from home and friends and family, and can be detrimental to how a dancer feels about …
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Samba and salsa are two giants of the Latin dance world genre. However, whilst both are famous dances originating from South America, samba and salsa are quite different from one another. So, what distinguishes samba and salsa from each other? There are several key differences between Brazilian Samba and salsa, including their tempo, steps, and …
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Tango and salsa are two giants of the Latin social dance world genre. However, whilst both are famous dances originating from South America, tango and salsa are quite different from one another. So, what distinguishes tango and salsa from each other? There are several key differences between tango and salsa, including their tempo, steps, and …
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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 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 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 …
Becoming A Ballroom Dance Instructor: Full guide + certification + requirements. Read More »
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 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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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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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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