February 17th, 2009 by Jamie
The Most Comprehensive Downloadable Professional Ballroom Dancing Course is Finally Available Online!
Try to image how great it is if you’re going to be coached by the professional ballroom dancer star of the “Dancing with the Stars”.
It’s is Louis van Amstel, the professional dance coach who is a Dutch ballroom dance champion, professional dancer, choreographer, and a professional dance sport coach and appears on the U.S. reality television series “Dancing with the Stars“.
He is a 7-time Dutch and 3-time world champion ballroom dancer. And widely known in American pop culture for partnering with many popular actresses.
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July 2nd, 2009 by Jamie
The cha cha history is long; in 1952 when Pierre Margolie; English dance teacher visited Cuba, he noticed that there were certain times the Rumba dance was performed with some extra beats. This was a 1948 innovation introduced by Enrique Jorrin, who was a musician. Jorrin combined two dances from Cuba known as the Muntuno and the Danzon to come up with the Cha Cha history. When Pierre went back to Britain, he began teaching the steps separately as a dance.
Cha cha history has it that the name Cha Cha was probably derived from the Spanish word ‘Chacha’ which means ‘nurse maid’ or the word ‘chachar’ that means ‘to chew leaves’ by (Smith 1971,161) .It may have also been derived from ‘char’ that meant ‘tea’ or from the cheerful and fast Cuban dance that was known as Guaracha. Prior to the century’s turn, the Guaracha dance was a very popular dance in Europe .For instance; it is included in the listed on Dancie Neill’s, Finishing Assembly program held in Scotland’s Coupar Angus in1898.
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June 30th, 2009 by Jamie
The Origin of the Latin American Dance
The history of Latin American Dance is linked to the popular worldwide dances, which had their roots in Latin America, for example the Salsa, Bolero, Rueda, Conga, Carimbo, Merengue, Macarena, Cueca, Mambo, Cumbia, Lambada and Joropo. However, three of these dances have been separated from the entire lot, like the Rumba, Cha Cha and Samba and some other two from Europe and North America called Paso Doble and Jive respectively. This is because these dances are globally performed as Latin American dances socially, in international DanceSports and competitions. The dances are for man-and-lady couples. In the dances, the holds differ from one figure to the other with either dancers holding one another using one hand or in closed ballroom holds. Conversely, the history of Latin American Dance figures are categorized and standardized to diverse levels for coaching, with globally agreed techniques, tempos, vocabularies and rhythms. However, that was not always the case. These dances, specifically launched in the 20th Century to the Western European societies, have varied origins in past eras.
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June 29th, 2009 by Jamie
The history of samba music dates back to the early 1920’s. With a sensuality touch yet energetic, Samba dance and music has acquired many fans worldwide over the years. As the music culture has always been, samba music spread very fast after its emergence. The music was introduced in the United States in the second half of nineteen twenty when the energetic and superb beats caught everybody’s attention.
The samba dance is watched by people from all corners of the world and many sway to this dance and music particularly in beautiful and colorful Brazil carnivals. Those who actually shake a leg in the Samba fashion acknowledge the dance’s beauty and pulsating music. All lovers of Samba should read on the history of Samba music to learn more about the origin of this pulsating dance.
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June 28th, 2009 by Jamie
There are various dancing steps to use in ballroom dancing.
There are basic types of vocabulary of the ballroom dance steps. In most occasions, dance instructors use terms like coaster steps and triple steps without taking into account of the fact that as a beginner, you may not have an idea of what these words mean. There are almost twelve steps that are well explained in the video. There are some free stream videos found in the current series we have that cover some other ballroom dancing step basics like foot positions, the techniques of turning, dance terms for exhibition and dance holds.
Definitions of Ballroom Video Script and The Ballroom Dancing Steps
Triple Step-These steps are common especially in swing dancing. It involves a sequence of three steps taken on the basis of two music beats. For instance, when the first step in the triple step is done on the first count, the second step Read the rest of this entry »
June 27th, 2009 by Jamie
With a wide range of shops offering videos such as learn and master ballroom dance DVD, it is vital to select the best out of the crowd. Learn and master ballroom dance review is one of the very best. The video achieves an excellent job by presenting all the ballroom moves in an easy to follow sensible way. Instructors for this dance have a hands-on experience on how to go about the dance and are skilled with ways of imparting the knowledge to learners. This review is excellent and the trainers are renowned for doing a marvelous job to assist students fully understand the ballroom dance. The course offers split screens following the feet and bodies of the dancers simultaneously.
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June 26th, 2009 by Jamie
What are the Popular Dances in the 1940’s?
Though it is hard to believe, it is true that some of the popular dances in the 1940’s were spread by servicemen. The period between 1942 and 1945 saw more than 1.5 million American servicemen arrive in Britain. Having not met or heard an American speak, the arrival of the Americans or Yanks at the peak of the Second World War was a great culture shock for most British people.
The Americans came along with completely new approaches to life. Compared to the British, the Americans were more easy-going and casual. They chewed gum, had crew cuts and swaggered when they walked. Catch-words and phrases that the Americans used were viewed as strange by the British. Since they earned seven times more than their British counterparts, the GI’s or Americans tended to be more generous. They came along with luxuries such as candy, fruit and nylon stockings that had been scarce since the war started- these they generously gave to young British women and to their families.
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June 25th, 2009 by Jamie
Do you really know the real history of Rumba Dance?
According to the history of rumba, it is believed that rumba originated from the African Negros imported to Cuba as slaves. The dances of these Negros put emphasis on the movement of the dancer’s body and not the feet. The rumba tune was considered to be less significant than the intricate cross rhythms offered by a striking of bottles, spoons and pots.
Here is the history of Rumba. Actually, the term “Rumba” originated from the name ‘rumboso orquestra’ that referred to a popular dance band in the year 1807. However, the term ‘rumbo’ connotes ‘route’ in Spanish while the term ‘rumba’ connotes ‘heap pile’. ‘Rhum’ on the other hand refers to a popular Caribbean intoxicating liquor or any that were in use deceptively during the time when the rumba dance was formed.
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