Which Dance Should I Learn
You’ve been thinking about learning to dance and you’re finally ready to do something about it. But where do you start? You don’t know your Cha Cha from your Jitterbug! Firstly, don’t panic. It’s very easy for a professional dance teacher to quickly establish which dance styles are best suited to you. This is based […]
Rumba Level Two
Experience Series Group Dance Classes
Walkerville RSL
Where: 98 Walkerville RSL Terrace, Walkerville When: The last Friday of every month Type of dances: All Ballroom, Latin and Swing styles Dress code: Neat Casual Music style: Excellent Playlist. An eclectic mix of tasteful old school soul and swing as well as a healthy dose of fresh and funky current tracks Drinks: Available at bar (very good drink specials!) […]
The Dance of Love… How Dance Can Improve Relationships
Discover the transformative power of dance in relationships with our insightful blog post, “Dance of Love: How Dance Classes Can Improve Your Relationship.” I’m no marriage counselor… But I have seen many relationships improve, grow, and flourish as couples enjoy the magic of partnered dancing. This is why I believe that dance lessons […]
Dance Teacher Health
Dance Teacher Health – Tonight I mentioned to some students of mine that I go to the gym a couple of times a week. They seemed surprised at this given that I teach dance 6 days a week. It’s true, I am up on my feet and dancing 6 days a week and on the […]
Throwback Thursday
Vintage Walking Cane – Throwback Thursday Throwback Thursday Stars: Michelle & David Dance Type: Quickstep Event: QS Winter Ball 2012 Song: Valerie by Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse Info: This was one of the first routines at QuickSteps that involved a lot of theatrics using the walking canes. You may have noticed this canes in many future routines. High […]
Dance Etiquette: Declining
Dance Etiquette – Dance events are generally 4-5 hours long so it is expected that you will not dance to every song but there is a right and wrong way to decline a dance. If this is done incorrectly or rudely it can be very difficult for the dancer who made the offer to recover […]
Ballroom and Latin Dances
Ballroom and Latin dances are two exciting styles that bring rhythm, elegance, and energy to the dance floor. While Ballroom dances like the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango focus on grace, posture, and smooth movements, Latin dances like Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Rumba are more rhythmic, expressive, and dynamic. Each style has its own charm, technique, […]
Private Lessons vs Group Classes
At QuickSteps we teach through a combination of private and group lessons. We are passionate about this combination, as it makes for the best learning experience. Private Lessons Free Private Lesson Free Group Class During your private lessons your teacher will quickly see what type of learner you are. They can then personalize the […]
Cuban Salsa vs L.A. Salsa
Cuban Salsa vs L.A. Salsa – Considering learning salsa? You may have noticed that people dance salsa in different ways. You’re not wrong – there are actually two different styles of Salsa. I will show you how to decipher between them and then choose which one is right for you! First Question. Are they […]
8 Reasons To Start Dancing
2. Improve your balance: you have balance because your body automatically makes subtle adjustments to keep you upright. Dancing requires quick changes in positioning of the body, especially the feet, ankles, knees and hips. Because your eyes are not fixed on a single point as you dance, good balance is necessary to make smooth, graceful […]
Dancing During Pregnancy
Dancing during pregnancy can be a fun and healthy way to stay active, but it’s important to take certain precautions to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby. We all know that it is important to keep moving and stay healthy when pregnant but is ballroom/Latin dancing a good idea? Fortunately it […]
Stress Relief Through Dance
I have the privilege of teaching many people in very high stress positions such as lawyers, judges, police officers and surgeons. One thing they often comment on is how relaxed they feel at the end of their lesson. It’s as if their daily stresses and worries have just melted away. This has always thrilled […]
4 Stages of Learning
There are 4 stages of learning that everyone transitions through when learning a new physical skill. Regardless of what the skill is, the stages are always the same. As a teacher, I recognize these four stages and see people transition through them every day. I have been teaching dance for over ten years […]
Top Songs To Practice Salsa Dancing To?
We’ve all heard the saying that practice makes perfect but sometimes we can come across roadblocks. You may have the best intentions of practicing your dancing but if you spend the first half an hour trying, in frustration, to work out what music to practice you can quickly lose your motivation. Allow me to […]
Tips: Social Dance During Routine Prep
I love to see students perform. For many, performing in front of over 100 people is a new and electrifying experience that leaves them buzzing. Performers walk off stage arm in arm with their teacher as the crowd continues to applaud. The MC praises them while teachers and fellow performers rush in to hug, […]