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Welcome to the Revolution Ballroom Blog! Here, you'll find tips and insights on all things ballroom dance.

From finding the right music, to learning technique and terminology, to uncovering the origins of each dance - our blog keeps you connected to the JOY of dance.

Attire for Argentine Tango

 

Wondering what to wear to a Milonga? Ignite the dance floor with an Argentine Tango outfit that embodies allure and sensuality, ensuring you’re the epitome of elegance as you indulge in the dance’s fiery embrace!

For Argentine Tango, attire is an essential element of the...

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What to Wear to Dance Parties

 

Wondering what to wear to your first ballroom dance party? Make an entrance with high voltage looks designed keep you looking and feeling great all night long

While you can always select pieces from your everyday wardrobe, clothing designed for dance enhances your movement, stretches in...

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What Dance Shoes to Wear for Practice

 

Embarking on your dance journey and wondering about the perfect footwear? Step into the world of practice shoes designed for those long hours working hard on the dance floor. Practice shoes keep you comfy AND stylish as you polish your moves.

While you can certainly practice in any dance...

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Lifelong Learning

 

 

Lifelong Learning for Dancers

 

Dancing isn’t just a hobby; it’s a journey of continuous improvement. Embrace the mindset that there’s always more to learn and refine.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, never underestimate the power of...

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Contra Body Movement

 

 

Enhance your ballroom dancing with Contra Body Movement!

Contra Body Movement (CBM) is the twist of your torso bringing the opposite side of the body toward the moving foot on forward and backward steps. Contra Body Movement is a natural body movement used while walking. In...

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Musicality

 

 

Let’s talk about Musicality

 

When we dance, we seek to express the essence of the music through our movements. These are the most common musical counts we use in dance:

Slow = 2 beats of music
Quick = 1 beat of music
& = 1/2 beat of music

Contrast between tempos...

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Solo Skills

 

 

Since partner dancing is a team sport, sometimes people don’t think they can (or should) practice on their own. Solo practice is ESSENTIAL for helping us to grow and learn as dancers.

 

Benefits of Solo Practice:

  • Builds your balance and control
  • Ensures you know your...
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Lead and Follow

 

 

Learn the art of leading and following!

 

It’s not about control, it’s about connection. Leaders initiate, followers respond. Both partners are responsible for maintaining a good frame and energetic connection.

 

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Smooth Footwork

 

 

Let’s talk about Smooth Footwork!

 

Smooth dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz) travel around the ballroom. Thus the footwork is based on walking – rolling from the heel to the toe on forward steps and from the toe to heel on backward steps. This...

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What's the difference between Salsa on 1, Salsa on 2, and Mambo

 

What’s Salsa on 2?

While the basic step is the same for Salsa on 1, Salsa on 2, and Mambo – the musicality is different. Here’s a quick chart to sort out the differences:

 

Salsa on 1
  • Start dancing on the 1
  • The break step happens on 1
  • Leaders start with a forward...
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