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Featured Articles
Find the latest feature articles here! We generally post new articles every day, and most of them can be found right here. Click on any headline below to find the full article. And be sure to click the 'view more articles' link at the bottom of the page to read articles you may have missed.
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The XP Pro Lycra or Leather Dance Boot
Michele Rasmussen
The XP Pro Lycra or Leather Boot is the boot of choice of professional dancers. If you are serious about your dancing or plan to compete, even at a novice level, these are the boots for you. They are so soft, flexible and light weight you can keep them on your feet all day and night. Once you try these boots, you will never wear another dance boot! . . . more info
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Which Boot Is Best For Me?
Michele Rasmussen
Have you ever wondered how dance professionals spend hours and hours dancing in boots? Their secret is Evenin' Star Dance Boots. They claim to be "Limousines for Your Feet- The World's Most Comfortable Boot" and believe me, the are! The Lycra Boots are almost like wearing sock. They are so comfortable that you hardly even know you have them on. The leather boots are awesome, also. They are so soft, flexible and light weight you can keep them on your feet all day and night. So, if you have foot issues, these are the boots for you. If you are competing, they are a must. Once you try these boots, you will swear by them! For sizing and help figuring out just what boot is for you, keep reading: . . . more info
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What to Expect at a Dance Event
Michele Rasmussen
There are many opportunities that arise while attending a dance event, competition or cruise. One of the greatest benefits that you will experience is being surrounded by like minded people. People that share your passion and desire to dance, broaden their horizons and increase their skill level and knowledge. . . . more info
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Where are My Feet and Hands?
Michele Rasmussen
With so much to remember as a dancer, one of the most important things to be aware of is where your feet and arms are, and where they are going. One of the first skills that you should try and master is awareness. Awareness of not only what your body is doing, but where it is going, and how it is getting there. . . . more info
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Dance Floor Etiquette and Safety
Michele Rasmussen
Dancing is just like any other sport. It has rules and guidelines to follow to ensure that everyone has a good time, goes home with all toenails intact and no bloody noses. Some of the "Rules" are very simple, just using common sense and courtesy will help to ensure that everyone has a good time in a social dance setting. . . . more info
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Become Familiar with Your Dance Partner
Michele Rasmussen
Social dancing is a sport whose players come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention different levels of ability, experience and technique. Even if both partners are experienced dancers, the first few phrases of a song can clearly define the success and enjoyment of that particular dance. Consideration to both leader and follower needs to be implemented in order to familiarize yourselves with each other. It is wise to start slow, with just a few basic steps and underarm turns to "test the waters", to become comfortable and familiar with each other. . . . more info
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Learning Plateaus
Cindy Rastutis
Have you ever felt that you could not understand how to do a certain dance move even though you have practiced it over and over and over again? Do you feel like your dancing is just not improving although you're dancing all the time? Have you hit that "Plateau" or roadblock? . . . more info
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Developing Dance Frame
Michele Rasmussen
Once you have developed a quiet, stable dance frame, that connection with your dance partner will allow you the luxury to listen to, and enjoy, the music that you are dancing to. Spaghetti Arms, or lack of Dance Frame, is a common problem for new dancers. It is one of the most important building blocks in becoming an accomplished dancer. It is also one of the most difficult skills for a new dancer to master. It is equally important for the leader and follower to both have, and maintain, a good, constant and continuous dance frame. . . . more info
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