Dance Hotlist

Dancing is a great and fun activity. It is a great way for singles to meet new people. It allows you time to spend time talking to each other, but also provides an activity that can be fun and exciting at the same time. For those who have not tried dancing, it can be intimidating at first, but the skills are easy to pick up and many people quickly become dancing enthusiasts.

General Dance Resources

• Learntodance .com : Offers lessons and studio locators for those wanting to learn to dance
• Learnhowtodance .com : Offers video lessons to help you learn all types of dance steps
• Sixwise .com : An article listing the health benefits of dancing
• Dancehelp .com : Tips on all types of dance

Ballroom Dance/ Dancesport

Ballroom dancing has recently become popular through the popular television program Dancing with the Stars. Ballroom dancing is the more traditional and formal type of dancing. It has many prestigious competitions every year and there are universities that have ballroom dance teams compete in International competitions each year.

• Dancetv .com : Offers online lessons for ballroom dances
• Ballroom Dancing Page: A great collection of instructional links and information about dancing schools
• USA Dance : A guide to Dancesport in the United States
• Dance Plus: A place to purchase ballroom dance music

Swing Dance

Swing dance was developed in the early twentieth century. The most common type of swing dance is the Lindy Hop. Another common style is the Shag. The music used for swing dancing has short syncopated and varying beats.

• USA Swing Dance Network: Information on Swing groups and competitions through the United States
• Swing Dance Shop: A place to purchase dance videos and other swing accessories
• Swing Dance Championships: A video of the 2007 sing dance champions
• Swing Dance Corner: A site that provides instruction, history and tips on how to swing dance

Tango

The tango originated in South America, but was adapted as it spread across the country. The type of music you use to tango also defines the type and style of tango that you do. The tango is known for its smooth movement and the low deliberate steps of the dancers.

• Argentine Tango Dance Etiquette: Guide to proper etiquette when dancing the tango
• Tango Basics : Learn the basic steps of the Corazon Tango
• Tango Terms: A list of common tango terms and definitions
• The Beginner's Guide to Argentine Tango: A great guide for those just starting out with the tango

Salsa Dance

Spanish speaking people in the Caribbean created salsa dance by infusing both European and African influences into the dance. The salsa is very popular in both Puerto Rico and Cuba. The weight change movements that go quick, quick, quick hold characterize the salsa. The upper body stays still while the hips and the fit move a lot.

• Justsalsa .com: Offers tips and explanations of the various salsa dance steps
• Addicted 2 Salsa: Offers tips and videos on how to salsa
• Salsa Dance Steps & Timing: Outlines how to master the basic steps of the salsa

Country-Western Partner & Line Dance

Country dancing is done to country music. It emphasizes smooth movements, and does not seem as flashy as the other types of dance. Line dancing is also done to country music, but does not involve partners. It is a group dance of set steps. Usually there are specific dances done to specific songs.

• Cowgirls.com: Offers etiquette and dress tips for country dancing
• World Line Dance Newsletter: Offers a line dance newsletter with tips, and information on line dancing
• United Country Western Dance Council: Chronicles events and competitions in the Western dance world
• Country Western Dance Links: A great collection of studios and instruction

Dance Music Resources

Music really influences the type of dance that you do. You may choose to learn the type of dance because you love the music. Or you may learn to love a type of music because you love the dance that goes with it.

• Dance Shopper: Offers music for all types of dancing
• Tejastango .com : Offers a guide to tango music
• Digitial Dream Door : Offers a list of three hundred great swing songs
• E-Z Tracks: Offers free ballroom down music to download

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