BDC Student Spotlight: Paul & Liz, Escaping the Daily Stresses Through Dance
It’s always a dance teacher’s pleasure to work with a couple who is interested in learning to dance together and who already move naturally together and Paul and Liz are one of those couples.
BDC Student Spotlight: Dustin & Rania
Congratulations to our wonderful students, Dustin and Rania, who have recently tied the knot! They began taking dance lessons in November of 2011 and have been dancing ever since! Working with Dustin and Rania has been a joy to us. Even with their busy work schedules and sometimes stressful wedding preparation, they managed to take lessons consistently and be supportive to each other throughout the whole process.
BDC Student Spotlight: Ken, Sam and Her Hot Pink Heels
When Ken and Sam stepped into the studio for their first lesson, Samantha’s polished curls and Ken’s smiling face caught our attention. With no particular song or dance in mind, they wanted to have fun exploring a few different dance styles. They agreed their first dance should be both fun and traditional, and feeling confident performing was a top priority, particularly in Sam’s tall hot pink heels!
BDC Student Spotlight: Matt & Nicole - Nice Men Marry Dancers, Real Men BECOME Dancers
It was the last day of July when a very excited Nicole dragged her very worried fiance Matt into Ballroom Dance Chicago. Nicole grew up dancing and envisioned a classic first dance with lots of personality. Matt on the other hand couldn’t help remembering those rare occasions he went dancing with Nicole and felt out of place and uncomfortable. In fact, his primary dance move was just to try and grab on to Nicole and slow her down as much as possible.
Improve Your Posture, Improve Your Dancing
Below are 5 simple steps to improve your posture. Good posture and proper body alignment create a “polished” dance.
How to Make Your Dancing Better Instantly
“Lift your head up and stand up straight!”
Your parents may have told you to stand up straight countless times when you were young. And they had a good reason for nagging: good posture not only makes you look better but it also makes you feel better!
6 Things to Consider When Choosing Your First Dance Song
Whether you have a special song or not, it’s important to keep in mind that the first dance isn’t necessarily danced to your special song. The first dance is really about the newlyweds’ demonstrating their ability to move together as one – a metaphor for their new lives together. If “your song” isn’t danceable or in the style you want, you should choose a different song. Here are a few important things to consider when deciding on a song for your first dance.
BDC Student Spotlight: Gwen & Mikey - Getting Closer Through Dance
“Moving together and expressing ourselves physically through dancing provides a unique thrill, and every time we learn a new step or perfect an old one, we experience a new part of that thrill.”
Mikey and Gwen came to the studio with a plan: learn to dance for the wedding and be efficient about it.
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Songs You Should NOT Use for Your First Dance
Many songs seem to have romantic tone and feel to them, but secretly, their lyrics tell a different story. Steer clear of these songs on your wedding day.
How do I Convince My Fiance, Boyfriend or any Macho Man to Take Dance Lessons?
Every so often we hear a woman complain that her man refuses to dance or take dance lessons with her. More times than not, no explanation is offered, which leaves those of us who dance pondering what the real reasons for the refusal might be; us dancers dance because we enjoy it, we see beauty in moving with another human being and we gain all sorts of physical and psychological benefits. But not every household raises dancers. In the United States, very few boys are exposed to dance because it is seen as a feminine art.
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