Gender Diverse Members at QuickSteps

Gender Diverse Members at QuickSteps

Gender Diverse Members at QuickSteps

At QuickSteps we strive to make everyone feel as welcome as possible. You can see it in our culture at the studio, the way our new members are treated, and in our mission. That mission, to Create Happiness Through Dance, applies irrespective of cultures, religion, gender, socio-economics, political thought, and all other factors that make […]

Good News – Covid-19 Easing Restrictions Update for QuickSteps

Good News – Covid-19 Easing Restrictions Update for QuickSteps

Dear QuickSteppers,   Good news! Because the state government has brought forward the date at which QuickSteps can open we will be opening on Friday June the 5th.  We intend to operate, as much as possible, both online and in-studio, and so we’ll have a few changes you’ll notice that we wanted to share with […]

Bachata Sensation Performance Team

Bachata Sensation Performance Team

In February we’re hosting Bachata Sensation!  This is the second event where we’ve partnered with Espirito Latino events to bring interstate talent to Adelaide for workshops and parties.   As part of this event we’ll be doing a Rueda performance, and so we need to put together a performance team!  If you’d like to be involved […]

Music – Teachers’ Picks – Ben

Music – Teachers’ Picks – Ben

We each have our own music that we like to dance to, for many different reasons.  In this series of blog articles, I asked each of the team to put together a selection of songs they love to dance to, and tell me a little bit about why they chose them.  This time it’s my […]

QuickSteps Dance Party Playlists

QuickSteps Dance Party Playlists

Almost every month we have a Dance Party for our members!  We dance every style that we teach at the studio over three hours of fun music.  Sometimes it’s themed, and sometimes it’s just great tunes. Here are all our Dance Party playlists, going back quite a long way too! Halloween 2019 October 2019 September […]

Dance With Me Friday at The QuickSteps Studio

Dance With Me Friday at The QuickSteps Studio

Dance With Me Friday – Beginners (DWMFri)  What Is Dance With Me Friday?  A very relaxed, casual social dance event held at the same time and day every week.  It is aimed at Beginners, to give them space to get comfy on the dance floor before jumping into a crowded floor like a Dance Party […]

Music – Teachers’ Picks – Michelle

Music – Teachers’ Picks – Michelle

We each have our own music that we like to dance to, for many different reasons.  In this series of blog articles, I asked each of the team to put together a selection of songs they love to dance to, and tell me a little bit about why they chose them.   Although Michelle no longer […]

QuickSteps Music Playlists for Ballroom, Latin, Rock ‘n Roll & Swing!

QuickSteps Music Playlists for Ballroom, Latin, Rock ‘n Roll & Swing!

WOW!  What a huge topic!  (Updated 7th October 2019 – Ben) Below you will find embedded Spotify playlists for all our dance styles at the studio!   A ‘straight up’ playlist for each style which tries to have about a dozen songs which have good even tempo, clear beat, and are a great go-to when you’re […]

QuickSteps Winter Workshop – Salsa Overhaul

QuickSteps Winter Workshop – Salsa Overhaul

You can watch the video of Michelle and Fra covering all the content from their Winter Workshop. Key topics cover are: Timing and the importance of continuity You can use your salsa timing in place or to move in any direction  Don’t stop your dancing to move places on the dance floor! Move in that […]

Music – Teachers’ Picks – Kevin

Music – Teachers’ Picks – Kevin

We each have our own music that we like to dance to, for many different reasons.  In this series of blog articles, I asked each of the team to put together a selection of songs they love to dance to, and tell me a little bit about why they chose them.   Kevin I chose these […]

Advanced Groups Update

Advanced Groups Update

Starting Sunday 11th August, after our 2019 Winter Ball, we’re changing the way we run our advanced groups, so in order to enroll in these group classes it will be essential that those members have passed an intermediate 2 exam. Watch the video of Ben and Michelle talking about the changes. Intermediate 2 Exams for Advanced […]

Professional Conduct Policy

Professional Conduct Policy

Dear QuickSteppers, As we grow bigger, we want to be transparent about the issues that affect QuickSteps as a community, dance studio and as a business. One topic that comes up from time to time is our Professional Conduct Policy which instructs the QuickSteps team to keep their relationship with members professional, not personal. Our […]