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Seattle Line Dance Instructions
Many people think that line dancing is only done to country or western music, but that is simply not the case. Line dancing is choreographed dance steps that people do while standing in lines and can be performed to a variety of music—from Top 40 to classical. Due to the nature of line dancing, you don’t need a partner and it is a great way to meet new people.
Having never tried line dancing before, my roommate and I sought out some Seattle line dance instructions recently. The concept may be easy, but even in the beginner class we found ourselves lost at moments. Now that we have a few classes under our belts though, I think that we are almost ready to advance to the intermediate level.
I’ve never danced where should I begin?
Of course you should start with a beginner, novice or introduction level dance class. First you need to choose whether you want to dance with a partner or do line dancing.
Partner dancing or social dancing is usually done in connection to your partner. There are many connections, holds and positions for partner dancing and every style has different ways to connect with your partner.
Line dancing can go to all types of music and you never need a partner. It is done with as many dancers as you can get but you don’t have to hold on to a partner. Line dancers get in lines all facing the same direction. They dance in unison with memorized steps with turns and many different rhythms and footwork. There are thousands of line dances out there done to every type of music you can think of and almost every song has at least one line dance that works to it.
If you choose partner dancing then you need to choose what style of dance. That begins with what type of music you like or what type of music you would like to dance to. The main types of social dance music is Ballroom or Big Band, Country music, Swing music, Latin music and Top 40 or Pop music. There are more but these are the main ones.
Ok, you have decided on the type of music you want to dance to. Now you need to choose which dance or dances in that genre (type of music) you want to learn. If you are still unsure, you can call or email a dance studio like the Rockin’ Horse Dance Barn that offers Seattle dance classes and Renton dancing or look on Youtube for videos in those types of dance lessons. There is sure to be a video for every type of dance out there.
Seattle Ballroom Dancing
One of my favorite hobbies is reading, and I particularly enjoy classic novels. I tend to read stories that are set in bourgeois society during the 1800s, and one of the mainstays that transcend the cultures of that period is the formal ball. At the balls, the guests would entertain themselves for hours with various dances, but the dancing of modern parties usually only consists of perverse “grinding.”
In an effort to experience some of the allure of classic ballroom dancing, I decided to take some lessons. My girlfriend and I began taking Seattle ballroom dance classes a few months ago, and personally, I love the nostalgic feel that it gives me. While we don’t sit around eating caviar or gossiping about high-class society, I feel like it gives some insight as to what the balls of my favorite novels were like.
Dance Your Way to Fitness
One problem that people run into when exercising is workout boredom. That cardio workout at the gym soon becomes a chore even though regular cardio exercise is vital for your health. That twice weekly visit to the gym to run on the treadmill or use the exercise machines very quickly lose their attraction.
By combining cardio exercise with the fun of dance is a great way to keep fit. So why not combine exercise with pleasure and join a Seattle dance instruction class? Any exercise becomes more effortless if you do it with other people and to a dance beat.
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