His dance was athletic but classical. He was energetic and handsome, and his style as a solo performer uniquely drew in his audience… We’re talking about Gene Kelly, one of the best known icons of the 1940s and 50s. Born on August 23, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA, Kelly was an American film actor and director… Read More
Ask any dancer out there what makes them successful and they will tell you the old saying: practice, practice practice. Whether they’re a ballroom dancer, a ballerina or a breaking out hip-hop dance moves, they all know that what you do when you’re outside the studio is just as important as what you learn inside… Read More
Like learning any skill, to become a good dancer takes patience and consistency! Dance, especially ballroom dance, is really an art form, and it consists of precise movements and bodily responses. This means that it to fine tune your dancing skills, you need to train your muscles to easily recall the steps and proper form.… Read More
Energetic, unique and danced with playful intensity, the Merengue is also somewhat mysterious! Even though it is considered to be the national dance of the Dominican Republic, the origins of the Merengue are shrouded in folklore! Though it seems to have simply appeared in the world of partner dance, several popular stories have been passed… Read More
Welcome to the first post in our “Dancers Who Defined a Decade” series. It only seems appropriate to begin with our namesake, so we’re diving into one of our favorite decades: the 1930s. It’s no question which dancer defined this decade! Born on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska, Fred Astaire is regarded by many… Read More
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