Where Can I Take a Girl to Slow Dance to Romantic Songs Now That School Dances Are No Longer an Option?

Basically, I am 21 and going to graduate school. There is a girl that I think I’d like to take slow dancing since I was good at it back in high school and college and always had fun. I am not looking for a dance club where club music is played and I am not looking for ballroom dancing lessons since I cannot really follow dance steps. Are there places that will just play romantic songs and cater to people who want to slow dance? Thanks!

Paul McCartney – Ballroom Dancing

Where Can I Find Steps to Hustle the Line Dance?

I am looking for a site online where I can get the steps to the Hustle (line dance, not ballroom) for free.

Country Dancing for Beginners

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Studio: Kultur Release Date: 04/15/2003 Run time: 60 minutesAmazon.com
Country Dancing for Beginners begins with an inspiring demo of how competition-level dancers–Josh Zuniga and Alina Wilson–might style the six dances: country polka, waltz, cha-cha, two-step, East Coast swing, and West Coast swing. Then Zuniga and Wilson demonstrate the basic level of each dance with variations while Teresa Mason’s voice instructs. The “beginner” designation of this … More >>

Country Dancing for Beginners

Sexy Tia Carrere Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dance: An Unlikely Recipe for Physical Rehabilitation, One Step at a Time

An Unlikely Recipe for Physical Rehabilitation, One Step at a Time… Fractures, herniated discs, and post traumatic stress were just a few of the problems I faced after an accident. I was devastated when I could no longer work. I was in pain all of the time from the damage to my spine. For the first 6 years after my accident I listened to the doctors ” don’t lift anything over 5 pounds Don’t irritate the nerves in your spine.” After years of going to physical therapists, pain centers, neurologists, and orthopedic surgeons I took matters into my own hands. I already had vast knowledge of exercise and knew what triggered my symptoms. I began to experiment with body weight exercises and light dumbbells. I made some progress, but I still had terrible pain every day. When I began to write my Swing Set Fitness books I performed some of the swing exercises and I was shocked at how much I was able to do. Swing Set Fitness helped me with upper and lower body strength. I finally started to feel ALIVE AGAIN. I made tremendous gains with strength and with my overall well-being, but I was looking for something more. I needed a physical activity that would help with low body coordination and balance, but it had to be safe for me. And it had to fit my personality. Was there such a thing? When I saw “Dancing with the Stars” I was curious as to whether I should give ballroom dance a try. I knew there would be limitations with my spine. I took ballet for many years, was a gymnast, and a gymnastics coach since 1978. I was definitely no stranger to movement. As I watched the stars dance I saw some things that would not work for me, but I also saw enough that made me say, ” Why not?!?!” I still had to be careful in order to prevent more damage to my spine, but I NEEDED to try this. It would be the first time I have attempted movement in a non-controlled environment. All of my physical rehabilitation from the accident was in controlled environments such as physical therapy offices or my own home. I knew taking a ballroom dance class would be very risky because the movements would be decided by my dance partner and my environment would not be controlled. A bump from another couple or a fall could cause serious problems to an already damaged body. So I took the chance knowing that I could stop and leave the class if necessary. The backwards walking was a real challenge for me. I did not have the coordination, speed, or balance for most of the basic steps I attempted. And dancing on a crowded dance floor was truly nerve racking. I was terrified that I would crash into someone, but I had to trust my dance partner to guide me safely. I got through the first class and went in for a second, third, and fourth. It was a challenge, mentally and physically. The ballroom dance classes have been amazing physical therapy for my low body. And even better, there was moderate rather than intense pain after most of the classes. And here’s a thought… I would not perform that many low back kicks (back extensions), leg (quad) extensions, or hip flexor contractions during any single exercise session. And who would want to count that high when exercising! I had no idea how great the fox trot, tango, and waltz are for improving low body strength and coordination until I started to learn them. And it is a different strength than ballet or other forms of dance. Ballroom dance has provided the missing component to my low body physical rehabilitation. After taking about ten classes I have noticed that my balance has improved and I am more coordinated. Physical therapists should consider assigning ballroom dance to some of their patients for low body coordination, balance, speed, and strength. The reaching back with the foot for the backward step is a similar motion to a low back kick (hip extension). As the female transfers her weight and propels her body backwards, she performs quadriceps and hip flexor contractions. And ballroom dance is sure to help people with posture. When a previously active individual is at a plateau in physical rehabilitation, ballroom dance just might be the best therapy. So who do I recommend for ballroom dance in New Jersey? Check out All Star Ballroom in Brielle, NJ. The owner, Jim Hempen, was a highly successful competitive dancer and is a great instructor. I also recommend Nola Jones who teaches in Freehold, NJ. She has tremendous experience and is a wonderful teacher. And what physical therapist do I recommend? Give Michelle Wolpov, owner of Game Shape, a call. Michelle has tremendous sports and physical therapy experience. Game Shape is in Manalapan, NJ.

And if you need help with fitness, give me a call, 888-496-8749. I will gladly help you reach your goals! And have you attempted any of the Legs Plus workouts yet? Check them out at www.Legs-Plus.com. By Karen Goeller, CSCS

Picture Yourself Dancing: Step-by-Step Instruction for Ballroom, Latin, Country, and More

• ISBN13: 9781598632460
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Picture yourself floating across the floor to an elegant waltz or spinning past your partner to the driving beat of a West Coast Swing. Visualize yourself maneuvering your partner around the dance floor to an upbeat Two Step or gracefully enjoying your first dance together at your wedding. If these images left you saying to yourself, Wow, that sounds great, but what does a waltz look like? or, I’ll never be able to remember all of those steps!, then prepare to see y… More >>

Picture Yourself Dancing: Step-by-Step Instruction for Ballroom, Latin, Country, and More

Anyone Know a Good Ballroom Dance Studio in Orange County, CA?

My best friend is getting married early next year but she’s not the greatest dancer in the world and neither is her fiance. They’re worried about their first dance as a couple. So, does anyone know a good dance studio for them to learn basic ballroom steps within Orange County, CA?

What Type of Ballroom Dance Would Go With Barbra Streisand’s “Blue Over You”?

I’m performing this for my high school’s showcase, and I am dancing from 1:55 on. Here’s a link to the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4pYENXT9Ek&feature=related

Does anybody know what ballroom dance step would go with this style of song?

Thank you so much for any help :]

Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler

• Slow Dance, Waltz, Rumba, Nightclub Two-Step
• Professional and easy to follow for Beginners
• Multiple Camera Views / PIP Technology
• All-Region Encoding
• Dolby AC-3 Audio Track

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No experience necessary! Slow Dance, Rumba, Waltz, and Nightclub Two-Step are all taught from a complete beginner perspective. Whether for a wedding, a cruise, or just something fun to do, this volume is for everyone as you will learn to lead and follow the four most popular Slow and Romantic dances. The Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler is professional, easy to follow, designed specifically for beginners and fun for anyone wanting to get started on the dance floor. Wit… More >>

Slow and Romantic Dance Sampler

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