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Dance Shoe Care
Well the first reason is to remove the wax build up from the dance floor and dirt particles from the other dancers’ shoes. Believe it or not, not everyone wears proper Dance Shoes when dancing!
The second reason is to maintain the consistency that the suede sole provides you, not too slippery and not too sticky. Hard soles and leather can be too slippery causing you to loose control of your turns and/or balance. Rubber soles or sticky soles can cause soreness or injury, especially if you are turning at all. This can be to the ankles, knees or hips.
The third reason is they will last longer. Why you ask? One is that almost everything lasts longer if kept clean. But the main reason is that once the suede looses its soft fuzzy texture it becomes smooth leather and the friction from turning and sliding faster causes a higher temperature and you simply burn through your soles quicker.
A small investment in a shoe brush is worth it.
One last note:
“Please brush your shoes over the trash can or outside, not onto the dance floor you and everyone else will be dancing on in a few minutes!” I’m sure someone has just swept the floor to maximize a wonderful dance experience. You wouldn’t want to brush a bunch of dirt on it, would you?
Learn to Dance in Seattle
When I moved to the Puget Sound area a few months ago, it was a struggle to meet new people. Despite registering for online communities and signing up for a litany of social media sites, I had no luck establishing relationships. After a few weeks, it became apparent that I would have to employ different tactics in order to meet new people.
I began taking a more proactive approach, attending farmer’s markets and other community events. Since I have never danced a step in my life, I also endeavored to learn to dance in Seattle. Not only has this given me enough confidence to head out on the dance floor alone, but it was also an ideal atmosphere to meet new people and make local connections.
What is the Foxtrot?
The Foxtrot is a popular ballroom dance that first emerged about a century ago. From the time of its release until the 1940s, the Foxtrot was the most popular fast-paced dance. When the Foxtrot premiered, it was generally danced to ragtime and influenced records for decades.
In contemporary society, the dance is typically accompanied by swing-style big band music. There are now two common variations of the Foxtrot: the slow version, simply known as Foxtrot, and quick, which is called Quickstep. If you have never learned the dance, there are several establishments offering Seattle Foxtrot dance lessons.
Let’s Dance
Isn’t that a common statement or question? Well it means many different things to everyone. I think everyone has their idea of what “dancing” is. I’ve done many types and styles of dancing since the 1970’s and they are totally different. If you want to dance with a partner whether that’s to Ballroom dancing, Country dancing or Swing dancing then you should take some dance lessons and get the basics under your belt. After that you will have confidence on the dance floor for all those parties you will be going to in your life.
Newcastle Dance Lessons
I’ve lived in King County for over 15 years, but up until a few weeks ago, I had no idea where Newcastle was. The tiny town is nestled in-between Renton and Bellevue, and was only incorporated in 1994. Odds are that I would have stayed ignorant to the geographic proximity of the city if it wasn’t for dancing.
At the beginning of the year, my wife and I decided to expand our horizons and enroll in some dance classes. After searching the internet, we were able to find a venue that offered a variety of Newcastle dance lessons. We started with just a few individual classes, but we’ve grown to love it so much that we now attended several lessons throughout the week.
Getting My Groove
Whether attending a wedding, nightclub or just a social gathering, dancing is sure to be one of the main forms of entertainment. For many people, however, dancing is a cause for inhibition, often resulting in “wallflowers.” Admittedly, up until recently I was one of those people who looked at the dance floor with disdain from my lonely perch against the wall.
Having never even attempted to dance, I decided that the best option for overcoming my fears was to enroll in some Bellevue dance lessons. During the first few sessions, I was all over my partner’s feet, and I considered throwing in the towel. With a little persistence however, I gradually found my stride and now I am quite adept on the dance floor.
Learn How to Dance in Seattle
Despite being an outgoing person, I’ve never danced a step in my life. Up until this point it hasn’t posed too much of a problem for me, but in the last couple of months I have been seeing a girl who grew up on the dance floor. Every weekend she tries to persuade me to come out dancing, and every weekend I have to devise another lame excuse to hide my fear.
I’ve finally decided to swallow my pride and endeavor to learn how to dance Seattle. Luckily, I was able to find a place nearby my house in Renton that virtually always has a class going. This has allowed me to work the dance instruction into my schedule, and this weekend I think I may even test my skills at a real club.
Renton Dance Classes
Every year my wife and I make a New Year’s resolution and do our best to help each other meet our goals. Usually this involves each of us endeavoring on our own personal quest, but this year our objectives were aligned. When the New Year hit, we decided to signup for some Renton dance classes.
Neither of us is proficient on the dance floor. As a matter of fact, we even decided to not take our first dance when we got married in fear of embarrassing ourselves. After just a few weeks at our new classes, however, we both have a newly imbued sense of confidence. We even ventured out to a dance club last weekend.
Country Dancing in Seattle
There are very few places to go Country dancing in Seattle anymore. Country dancing slowed down after its hayday during the 1990s but has been steadily on the rise again. In the late 1980s through the 1990s there were many Country bars and clubs in the area like the Riverside (Tukwila) , Little Red Hen (Seattle), Parkers (North Seattle), McCabe’s (Tacoma), Club Broadway (Everett), Jerry Andel’s (Everett & Auburn) and the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn (Renton).
The Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn is by far the biggest one left. One thing that sets the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn apart from the other places to go dancing is there is no alcohol. It is a place to just dance and have a good time. With 4,000 sq. ft. it is the largest hardwood dance floor for any kind of dancing in the Seattle area.
If you live in Seattle or are visiting Seattle this is a club you really should put on your list of places to go for Country Dancing. The best night for country dancing is Friday night and the fourth Saturday of the month. There is still Country music at the other weekend dances and there is weeknight dancing too. There are dance lessons every night and even during the day.
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