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What is a Dance Practice Party?

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It has been said that practice makes perfect. With learning to dance, it is no different. Practicing to dance shouldn’t be redundant and boring. Why not make it fun? There is no better way than having a party. What is a Practice Party A dance practice party is party where you can practice the steps […]

How To Lower Your Cholesterol with Ballroom Dancing

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Has your doctor recently told you that you have high cholesterol? If so, don’t be alarmed. You aren’t alone. In fact, 32% of Americans have high cholesterol. You might have questions about high cholesterol. We’ll explain how ballroom dancing can help lower your cholesterol.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Latin Dancing

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Cinco de Mayo is thought of as a day for drinking margaritas & consuming chips & salsa. We celebrate without knowing what Cinco de Mayo is about. We will take you back in time for a brief look at how Cinco de Mayo came to be. See some of the beautiful styles of latin dances that are often danced to on Cinco de Mayo.

Healthy Diet For Ballroom Dancers

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It takes more than just dancing to lose weight. You will need to create and maintain healthy eating habits. If you follow an energy filled, healthy diet, you’ll be dancing away pounds and fitting into slimmer dance outfits in no time.

Do You Have a Fear of Dancing?

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Does the thought of dancing make your heart beat faster, feeling a little short of breath, or want to run away and hide? There is a lesser known phobia that is more common than you think, Chorophobia. Find out how you can overcome your fear of dance.

Make Dancing a New Year’s Resolution

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At the beginning of each new year we take part in the annual tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions. Often enough these goals are broken before the end of January. Instead of wasting money on gym memberships, make ballroom dancing a part of your goals for 2018.