Archive for July, 2010
July 30th, 2010 | 
Author: What is the difference between Salsa, Mambo, Samba, and Cha-Cha? I’m looking to take dancing lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. I’ve never danced any of these type styles and I’m not sure which one would be to my most benefit. Maybe something that is most likely to be used in a club or at a dance. My boyfriend is from Cancun and he can dance very well, and I want to know how to dance so when we go out somewhere I’ll know what I’m doing hahaha
There are two types of dancing – the Latin Ballroom (cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso-doble), you mostly learn these together, or the original and derived dances – Samba de Brasil, Cuban Salsa, LA Salsa, Mambo (Salsa on2).
The understanding of the differences comes with the amount of knowledge you gain.
Depends on what music you wanna dance to.
If you never done any partner dancing or step-based dancing before, I suggest to start with an easy one, which I would consider salsa (level 1 dance). Salsa gives you lots of space to express yourself and it’s better to do, if you’re a confident type of person. Bachata is a good choice as well, little slower, still latin – lots of hip movement.
Other choice could be swing, very energetic, again depends on what you like to dance to, if you enjoy dancing, down the line you can do West Coast Swing, which can be danced pretty much to anything (including RnB, Soul, Alternative Rock, Cha-cha etc), but that’s level 4 dance, so here better start with East Coast or Melange. Rather footwork orientated dancing. More info on this – check the link below.
In general for dancers beginners, these are the best dances: East Coast Swing, Melange (4Count Swing or 4 Count Hustle), Hustle, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa or Chacha.
Have fun whatever you decide to do! 
I have been dancing for 7 years now, but it has always been contemporary. I have been thinking of taking latin ballroom dance lessons, but I do not know if it may be too late to be any good at it. I am 17, I would like a place that is not too expensive, and allows me the opportunity to participate in competitions. some place in Miami? Help.
Here is a helpful link:
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cls/1833698967.html
This is my favourite song for the ballroom mode :3
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Afronover, ⓖⓐⓘⓐ, JetTairo, EmiLovesYou, KuroiKaze, minjinseng
Duration : 0:3:39
Learn the basic salsa step for men with expert Latin dancing instruction from a professional salsa dancer in this free online dance lesson and choreography video clip.
Expert: Erika Occhipinti
Bio: Erika Occhipinti has taught thousands of students at her own Salsa Caliente Dance Studio in Tampa, Fla.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:41
Event: Fall Gala, GS Ballroom Dance Studio
Date: September 19, 2009
Performance: Latin Formation
Performers: Rati Gachechiladze, Ann Sheehan, Kristi Sanchez, Lauren Savage, Cari Campbell, Maureen O’Connor.
Video by: www.TeaDanceVideo.com
Duration : 0:5:22
Learn to dance International Rumba in Dallas, Texas, from the best International Ballroom Dance instructors in town: Gocha & Shorena! Each series consists of 10 Classes. Partners not required. For more info, Call (214) 526-9100. Visit http://www.GSBallroomDance.com or http://www.GochaShorena.com
For video production, visit http://www.TeaDanzVideo.com
Gocha is internationally known for his moves and his attitude. His distinctive accent is a souvenir he brought over with him from the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Gocha is a master of Latin dance and has the resume to prove it. He and his partner Shorena are a formidable pair, together they’ve won some of the biggest Latin Dance competitions in the nation: the Southwestern U.S. Invitational, the Florida State Championships, the Hawaii Star Ball and the Manhattan Dance Championships. His competition success laid the ground-work for his highly successful coaching practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Gocha molds dancers from all skill levels and and from all over the U.S. in all aspects of ballroom, from exercise and choreography right down to the proper use of sequins in a ballroom gown. Ballroom Bootcamp isn’t Gocha’s first Television appearance. He and Shorena have been featured five times on the PBS television program Championship Ballroom Dancing. The two also represented the United States at the World Professional Latin Dance Championships in South Africa.
Duration : 0:0:21
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Columbus Dance Center is dedicated to providing high quality instruction in most major styles of dance.
We offer private and group instructions in Ballroom, WEDDING DANCE, Ballroom Social, Hip Hop, Swing,Salsa,
Swing,Rumba, Cha cha,Foxtrot.
614-759-0502
Duration : 0:2:42
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Tags: Ballroom classes, ballroom dance lessons, Ballroom Dance Studios in, Hip Hop classes |
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Tango, second dance finals of the World Championship Ballroom 1979 for Professionals. In this clip we see winners Richard & Janet Gleave, Michael & Vicky Barr (second) and Greg Smith & Marion Alleyne (Third)
Duration : 0:1:51
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Salsa Party from Dance With Me movie.
Music: Albita Rodriguez – Fiesta pa’los rumberos
Duration : 0:5:3
This DVD covers all the fundamental techniques that are so important for dancing Latin dances- Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba. The goal of this video is not to teach steps, but to show you the technique necessary to make your dancing easier, feel better, and look better. For complete information, visit our online store at www.grandballroom.com
Duration : 0:5:10
Posted in latin ballroom dancing |
Tags: basic technique, Cha-Cha, Dance dancing, international style, Latin ballroom, rumba, samba |
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Here's your chance to literally waltz your way to grace, style and confidence on the dance floor! You will learn the essential components of this great ballroom dance, including Rise and Fall, Sway, and Footwork, as well as exploring steps that will showcase your waltz dancing and help you gain the poise to shine on the dance floor! 