Just Fine

These blogs are going through an adjustment because of the losing hits on Town Dancer and the scam spam robots using the blog for whatever their reason. It is possible that I may have to delete it. Blogger programmers don't have a clue and couldn't care less. I keep getting advice to transfer to Word Press.

"I believe dancing to be a sport, however there are a few people that can

express their creative skill and imagination and able to have it

appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power."

The Argentine Tango Dancers have such a nice thing going and the only negative is their "Rootzi Tootzi attitude." They dance an "art that could possibly be da reel teeng," so that makes them think they are unique in the dance world. And you must never mention whorehouse music in the same sentence with Tango. More down to earth are the American Tango and Filipino Tango dancers which have integrated very nicely with the regular social dance setting.

"Downtown" by Petula Clark

Then we have the beginners, and in the clubs there are many "street" dancers which was the old term. Now it is more "club" dancers and many of them start too fast and too fancy, with the usual results. Not so good. If you can do the bounce and feel comfortable moving with your favorite music then you must learn to move the feet. You will realize that the bounce with your feet together is your basic.

And all partner social dances have a basic. Some have two, or three and even four which of course screws them all up. With a basic you will find yourself going this way and that way and come back to basic. It is home base. So in the regular bounce you must learn to put out your left foot wherever you wish and bounce one, two or three times, according to the way the music makes you feel. You must also learn how to do this with the right foot. Just about anyone can give you feedback on this and you will be on your way.

Line dancing is the recommended starting point for official instruction. You learn to enjoy the same music that in enjoyed in social dancing. You learn movements that are used in social dancing. And what is more important is you will develop your own unique style according to the rhythm and music that you hear. And you do not have to worry about leading a partner yet.

"Blue Moon" by the Marcels

Pub's Side Note: Three of the most powerful tools for marketing a dance organization's services and products is through their Newsletters, Web and Blog sites. The benefits are many and it is the least expensive PR. They keep the organization's name out in front of potential and current members, the media and Ballroom Dance Professionals.