Anyone Else Who Keeps Beat to the Music and Partner Balanced in a Wheelie From a Wheelchair in a Club?

March 13, 2010 by Ballroom Dance Lover  
Filed under Ballroom Dance Steps

I’ve found multiple pages that cover ballroom wheelchair dancing and specific dance steps in a wheelchair. There appears to be a scarcity of information on people who go dancing in nightclubs. I know people go out dancing in the chair but I’ve yet to see anyone locally or online that perform the majority of their dancing balanced in a wheelie unless I’ve missed something.
I’ve danced to hiphop techno 80s music and recently hit the Goth scene. I have tremendous fun dancing in the chair. Finding a willing and enthusiastic dance partner is never an issue. I enjoy exposing people to the concept of someone who can dance even though they are in a chair. Generally a group of people that would not have an interest in the organized styles of dancing I’ve seen. I receive numerous complements on my ability to dance as well or better than some able-bodied people.
Are there others that dance like that?

Who Else Wants to Learn Ballroom Dancing?

December 8, 2009 by Ballroom Dance Lover  
Filed under Learning Ballroom Dance


Ballroom dancing is a very formal style of dancing that is used at formal events and in competitions all over the world. Each different type of ballroom dancing has numerous steps and motions that create a beautiful, fluid movement between the partners in the dance. Many individuals that are interested in ballroom dancing hire a professional dance instructor to teach them the steps of the dance in order to ensure that they are doing the dance properly. There are several different styles of ballroom dancing that an individual may be interested in. The International Standard style of ballroom dancing includes dances such as the Waltz, the Tango, and the Fox Trot, while the International Latin style of ballroom dancing includes dances such as the Samba, the Rumba, and the Cha Cha. In America, there is also an American Smooth style and an American Rhythm style of ballroom dancing. There are a number of other dances that are commonly classified as ballroom dancing, although they do not belong in the category using traditional classification factors. Many of these dances originated in the Americas and are not generally well known in the international community. Dances that tend to fall into this category include most American swing dances, the Salsa, the Merengue, and the Polka. Most professional dance instructors will have the ability to teach the proper way to perform a number of these dances. The exact dances that each instructor is willing to teach will vary from instructor to instructor, as some will have more experience in a certain type of dance than others. Individuals may want to inquire which dances the professional dance instructor is willing to teach prior to scheduling a dance lesson in order to guarantee that they will be able to learn the dance that they desire. Ballroom dancing is one of those items that take a few lessons to learn, but a lifetime to master. Many of the individuals that perform ballroom dancing on a competitive level have been dancing for years, often with the same partner so that they have the ability to communicate the movements and positions perfectly to each other. Individuals that would like to learn ballroom dancing for a less intense performance, such as a wedding reception, will still require multiple lessons to learn the timing and the movements of the dance. One of the most important aspects of ballroom dancing is the appearance of the dance. Ballroom dancing is supposed to appear formal and classical, which means that the appearance of the individuals performing the dance needs to match the tone of the dance. Many individuals choose to wear traditional costumes of the mid-20th century, usually including a tuxedo and tails for the men and full, flowing colorful gowns for the women. Over the years, the popularity of ballroom dancing has risen and fallen with the times. The allure and magic of ballroom dancing continues to survive in today’s modern age as the steps of the dances are relearned in each generation. As long as there are movies, music, and events to inspire the delicate movements of ballroom dancing, there will be individuals that are interested in learning the steps and the techniques.