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How to ask someone to dance.
Asking someone to dance should be approached with the same politeness and respect as asking someone out on a date. Social dancing does not operate the same way as a club does, so use common sense and...
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Top 5 Reasons you should take series classes
Most people are first introduced to social dancing at an evening party or dance. After the initial excitement of attempting this new dance they decide that taking some classes is a good idea. There...
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Asking a Lead to Dance for Follows
For better or worse, social dancing has come a long way since the days of long gloves and dance cards. However, a topic in social dancing that is not often examined critically is how follows who are...
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How Do I Ask a Lead To Dance? Tips and Tricks
Asking a lead to dance can be a daunting prospect for a follow. For those who have worked up the nerve, but aren’t sure how, I’ve put together some tips and tricks to get you started. They are both...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Asking a Lead to Dance
I’m the first to admit that I’m hardly an authority on social dance etiquette. However, there are a few personal guidelines I’ve picked up for myself over the years. I’ve also spoken with a few leads...
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How to Handle Awkward Situations in Dancing…
We’ve all been there – the awkward, creepy, or uncomfortable social dance. You’ve just met this person and within the first two-counts they’ve shoved their pelvis towards you or clamped themselves...
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Footwear and Fashion for the Dance Floor
Have you ever wondered what to wear or bring to a dance class? Have you ever shown up to a dance or exercise class and felt unprepared or out of place? For a seasoned participant these may seem like...
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Common Dance Injuries and Treatments
With the long list of injuries that can occur while exercising or playing sports, there are a few that are especially prevalent in the dance world. In ballroom dance, the most common injuries tend to...
View ArticleAll Things Swing: Etiquette for Swing Dances
By the early 20th Century Swing dance took a hold of the nation and made its mark on music, fashion and pop culture as a whole. Since times have changed so drastically over the past century, some rules...
View ArticleHow to Get the Most Out of Your Dance Classes
Most of us have taken a class or two that we so thoroughly enjoy and just can’t wait to step into each week. But as much as we may love it, there can still be aspects that if changed, would make the...
View ArticleAll About Bachata
Passionate, sensual and steamy; bachata has recently been rocking the music and dance world like aftershocks following a strong earthquake. Although it has been around for decades, it has only recently...
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How To Become A Better Dancer
Whether you are a newbie with no dance experience, or master of movement who can dance circles around most, one thing that both beginner and advanced level dancers have in common is that they both have...
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Overcoming Shyness and Social Dance Jitters
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over you are finally ready to embark upon a fresh list of exciting, new activities in the New Year. From trying new places and restaurants to starting...
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How to preserve and care for your dance shoes
Dance, just like any other sport can be greatly aided by the use of special equipment, namely footwear. Although many styles of dance can be done barefoot, wearing the right shoes can greatly aid ones...
View ArticleGreat Gifts for the Dancer in Your Life
With the holiday shopping season upon us, you’ve made your list, but still wonder what do you get the dance enthusiast in your life? How do you know what they already have vs. what they do or don’t...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Dancing Multiple Styles
If you’ve spent years training in a particular dance style, or you simply have a favorite style that you love more than all the rest, you might wonder why bother with anything else? Although there are...
View ArticleLearning Multiple Dance Styles vs. One At A Time: Which Is Easier?
One of the most prevalent discussions in the dance world is that of comparing one dance style against another. As some debate which is better, more technical, more enjoyable, easier vs. harder to...
View ArticleLearning Methods to Advance Your Dance
So you’re taking dance classes, whether for the first time or as a long time participant, and you’re wondering what’s the best way to retain all of the information being thrown at you? There is no one...
View ArticleTango, Lindy and More, Workshops Gallore!
What better way to spend part of your summer than learning something new that challenges your body, brain, and is a ton of fun? ATOMIC offers dance workshops in countless styles throughout the year,...
View ArticleNew Dance, New Year
As we embark upon another new year, people around the world attempt to tackle their New Years resolutions; some for the umpteenth time. Since statistics show that most people fail to stick with their...
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