Glow In the Dark – Bachata & Salsa Party
QuickSteps Dance Studio & Mutati want to welcome you to this amazing party… bring on the Neon Colours outfits. Let’s glow… Warm up and start your night with a great Bachata Fusion workshop by Emily & Mutati, the amazing tunes by our great DJs & yes that amazing atmosphere too… you know how we do […]
Sundays Rock With GETBACK
Sundays Rock with GETBACK are ….back! Playing al of your favourite 50’s and 60’s rock n roll treats live at the QuickSteps studio. These events are open to everyone so feel free to bring along your dancing co-hort. The bar will be open (card payments only please) and the good times will be rolling. Sunday […]
Sundays Rock with The Rhythm Cats
Sundays Rock with The Rhythm Cats 2022 – If you love rock n roll and swing you cannot miss our next Sundays Rock featuring the wonderful Rhythm Cats. Sunday September 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm here at the QuickSteps Dance Studio on Gouger St. With their eclectic mix of classic hits and modern favorites, the Rhythm Cats […]
Ballroom Blitz
Ballroom Blitz 2022 – Back due to popular demand. Ballroom Blitz makes a return! Join us on Sunday 21st August from 5:30pm-7:30pm for 2 solid hours of Ballroom classics in Adelaide’s favourite ballroom- the QuickSteps studio. Waltz, Viennese Waltz, quickstep, foxtrot and tango will be playing and the bar will be open. Dress code: cocktail […]
Christmas Dance Party 2022
It’s just not Christmas with out some dancing. Head to the QuickSteps studio and help us celebrate the year that was and signing off for another fabulous year! Saturday 17th December from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Feeling festive? Why not wear your favourite Christmas inspired clothes? Red, Green, tinsel, reindeer antlers, whatever you like! As always […]
Halloween Dance Party
QuickSteps’ Halloween Dance Party is one of the biggest events on the Adelaide dance calendar and you CANNOT be ‘too dressed up’! Come and waltz with the witches, foxtrot with the Frankensteins and dance with the devils on Saturday, October 29th at our studio. Grab a cocktail from our cauldron, bar open! Saturday, October 29th […]
October Dance Party
October Dance Party 2022 – Join the QuickSteps Team from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm on Saturday, October 8th dancing a variety of ballroom, Latin, and swing styles including salsa, tango, bachata, rock n roll, and more! The bar is open and the good times are rollin’! All are welcome, bring friends.
Elvis – QuickSteps Goes To The Movies
Elvis: QuickSteps Goes to the Movies – Experience the Cinematic Magic! Well it’s been a long time since QuickSteps has gone to the movies. The new Elvis movie is the perfect movie to see as a group of dance enthusiasts! Who better to teach us hip movement than the King himself?! Yah hubba hubba, thank […]
Summer Ball 2023: Vegas!
Summer Ball 2023 Vegas – February is heating up… cos we’re off to Vegas baby! Join us for dinner, drinks and dancing at the National Wine Centre on Saturday 18th Feb. Not only will you be well fed but you’ll be entertained as well! Teachers and members will be teaming up to dazzle you with […]
Why Is Bachata So Popular?
Let’s start with Bachata facts, what Bachata is, and why Bachata is so Popular? Bachata is a dance in the street Latin family along with merengue, salsa, kizomba, and cha cha cha. It has often been taught alongside salsa and, for the last 15 years or so, has somewhat been in salsa’s shadow. Always the […]
Winter Ball 2021
What is the difference between salsa freestyle dancing and choreographed salsa routines?
As with most style opf partner dance, salsa comes in two forms; Freestyle (lead & follow) Choreographed The video above is Michelle and Francesco dancing a ‘freestyle’ salsa. This means they are using small body movements and arm positions to communicate to each other and make the dance come to life. The steps are not […]
Dance Events Around Adelaide
Don’t worry! I am doing all the leg work for you. You just sit back, relax, and get your diary out. Here we go… Ryhtym Dance Events Multiple Sat nights throughout the year- see below Please Note: These are not the regular, re-occurring events but rather the one-off, special ones. For regular general dance events […]
Etiquette In Social Dancing – What are the Do’s & Don’ts for Making Physical Contact
Welcome to our guide on navigating “Physical Contact Do’s & Don’ts on and off the dance floor.” Whether you’re twirling on hardwood or strolling down the street, understanding these etiquettes is essential. Here are some tips on what is and isn’t appropriate in the world of social dancing so that you can dance with confidence […]
90’s Music For Ballroom and Latin Dancing
Wannabe- The Spice Girls Rumba/Cha Cha Seal- Kiss From A Rose Viennese Waltz Torn- Natalie Imbruglia Rumba
What is Rumba?
Versatility Rumba can be danced in a way that moves around the floor and takes up space or it can be crunched down to fit the tiniest of dance floors available. It’s also extremely versatile in the types of music it can be danced to. As long as the music is in basic 4/4 timing […]
What Is Rock n Roll Dancing?
If I had to choose 5 words to describe rock ‘n roll dancing, they would be – Happy Retro Energetic Partnered Spins The Name Game The style of rock ‘n’ roll we teach here at QuickSteps is called ‘East Coast Rock ‘n Roll’ but can also be referred to as ‘single swing’ or ‘back rock […]
Waltz Technique Videos
Let’s start with the Streamline When we use the term ‘Streamline we are referring to a continuous forward or backward movement where the ‘rise and fall’ technique is maintained. This video will explain Streamline in more detail and give you a chance to dance along for pratice. The Streamline technique is specifically used in Ballroom […]
Salsa Shines With Francesco
Work on your salsa shines with Fra!
Salsa Arm Movements In Beginner 2 And Beyond
Salsa Arm Movements In Beginner 2 And Beyond – When many people think salsa they think ‘hips’ and whilst this is a fun anf funky part of the world’s most famous Latin dance we would argue that arms are just as important! Arm movements can make a or break step in terms of leading and […]
Isolation and Styling Exercises to Improve Your Dancing
Practice makes perfect. When your dance teacher tells you this for the millionth timethey are not just referring to dance through step patterns to music. Practising small elements and techniques outside of step pattern practise is paramount when it comes to becoming a good dancer. This video will give you isolation and styling exercises to improve your […]
Isolation Exercises for Arms in Ballroom and Latin
What is ‘Isolation’? Isolation is a term you will hear again and again during your dance classes. We are referring to the practise of moving one body part at a time. This particular blog is designed to help you with isolation of the arms although you will also want to practise isolation of […]
Become a Fit Dancer with our Online Workouts
Enjoy Your Dancing Fit and healthy dancers will enjoy their dancing more than those that are unfit. Fit dancers can; Dance for longer periods of time without stopping Chat and laugh with their partners as they dance Dance without feeling overwhlemed and breathless Dance with more confidence that they wont suffer an injury […]
Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller Dance Routine
Here’s our talented teacher, Roi, showing you how to dance to the chorus part of Thriller. Enjoy!
Learn to Dance The Single Ladies Routine
Learn The Single Ladies Routine To Learn The Single Ladies routine is one of the most well known dance sequences of the 2000’s. In 2008, released as a Double A-Side track with ‘If I were a Boy’, Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) went to number 1 on the digital charts selling more than […]
When Do I Move Up Levels in Dancing?
When Do I Move Up Levels in Dance? One of the main questions we get from new members is ‘When do I go from Level 1 to Level 2?’ I’ve put this blog together to help you understand what your dance journey will look like. In this blog we will explain; Which classes you can […]
Summer Ball Disco 2021
Learning Step Patterns vs. Technique in Ballroom & Latin Dance
Steps Vs. Technique Where did the idea for this blog come from? Well, it’s something I’ve wanted to get down on paper (or screen) for a while… It is not uncommon when teaching dance that we’ll hear these sorts of comments: ‘Nah, I don’t want to learn any more technique, I don’t want to be […]
Where can I go Latin and Ballroom Dancing in Adelaide over the Christmas/New Year Break?
Help! Where Can I Go Dancing Over The Break?! Christmas/New Year break is a wonderful, festive season… but for dance-a-holics it can be an anxious time ;P What if my studio is shut?! Where do I go dancing? Will I get rusty over the two weeks?! Will all of my practice go to waste? What […]
Do We Have To Swap Partners In Group Dance Class?
The short answer is no. Group Class Structure When you enter the ‘Baker Ballroom’ here at QuickSteps, your teacher will greet you at the door. Once inside, they will introduce themselves to the class and ask that the leaders (normally men) stand on one side of the room and the followers (normally women) on […]
What Does Latin Dancing Look Like?
What Does Latin Dancing Look Like? Latin Dance generally refers to a group of (mainly) partner style dances that originated in Latin America but have now been adopted and loved all over the world! Explore the captivating world of Latin dance styles, ranging from the fiery salsa to the sensual bachata. Discover the diverse types […]
What Songs Can I Practise my Rock ‘n Roll Dancing To?
What Songs Can I Practise My Rock ‘n Roll Dancing To? When you think of rock ‘n roll dancing you generally think of this right…? It’s generally 1950s/60s music, right? Think… American diners, poodle skirts, and jukeboxes. While this connection is not incorrect, there is certainly a much broader range of music you can dance […]