Dawn and I had a great time dancing to three live swing bands at the Dance Flurry this past weekend. We love seeing our swing dance friends from around the Northeast here in our home town.
If you are interested in a dance weekend full of new surprises and experiences you must attend the Dance Flurry.
It’s live music all weekend even during the hundreds of dance lessons. Dancers love it, musicians love it and it keep the traditions of many historical dances alive for new generations to enjoy!
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Dancing to Don’t stop the party by Pitbull – Cha Cha, Hustle, Merengue
Dawn and I dance Merengue, Cha Cha, Hustle and West Coast Swing to Don’t Stop the Party by Pitbull. You can dance like this by visiting our website and checking out our videos on how to ballroom dance.
In this video we dance a Merengue, 4 count Hustle because the song is pretty fast for 3 count Hustle at 127 beats per minute, Cha Cha and West Coast Swing. We start with simple dance patterns and get more advanced.
This is social partner dancing not professional show or competition dancing. We are dancing lead and follow which means she does not know the steps I am going to lead until I lead them. This the style of dancing that is mostly enjoyed by millions of Americans. Very few people do competition ballroom dancing.
Four women for every man on the ballroom dance floor
Here is my theory on why many more women dance then men in American culture. Men have spent most of history working side by side. Women spend their time face to face. Women are more comfortable being face to face.Men here is our chance to evolve. Learn to dance and you will.
Why ballroom dancing makes us happy
Motion and emotion are connected in our bodies, brains and feelings. Dancing is a perfect way to harmonize all three aspects of our being. Dance motion releases stuck emotion and creates the opportunity for new emotion.
For instance, when you frown (motion) you feel the emotion of sadness. When the muscles in your lips are in a smile you feel happiness.
When your shoulders are hunched forward or your eyes are looking down (motion) you are sad. When you open your chest and look up you are happy.
Dancing is a great way to training your body to be in happy positions.
Music strongly influences our emotions and therefore our motions. Music moves us both emotionally and motionally (not sure if that is a word but I like it better than physically in this instance).
I am not saying you always have to be happy. I am saying if you want to be happier try dancing.
New Year resolution to be healthier, sexier and more alive!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be healthier in 2012?
We are here to help make your dream come true. Below are some video highlights from our Zumba Dance Party in Saratoga Springs. We are hosting another one on January 12, 2012. After the highlights I give you my Hot Help Tip of the Day, a better way to move, get tight tush faster and get know yourself better.
I also explore how this dance fitness technique helps you get in touch with your feelings. I don’t mean emotions, I mean feelings. It’s time to starting being aware of our feelings, how our body feels, what each muscle feels like as we engage it and disengage it.
I think a lot of the dis-ease in the world today can be avoided if we tune into our bodies better. Listen to what your body is telling you, by feeling it. Slow down for a minute the next time you are exercising and pay attention to which muscles you are using.
Stay tuned for our Tight Tush contest coming in late January!
Hot Help Tip 3: Get In Touch With Your Feelings.
A tight tush is attractive on both men and women.
Does your tush stand up under its own power?