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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 -Ā our blogĀ keeps you connected to the JOY of dance.

The Four Learning Styles

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Unlock your dance potential by understanding your unique learning style. Whether you’re a visual, auditory, reading/writing, or kinesthetic learner, knowing how you absorb information will make learning to dance easier and more enjoyable for you.

Here’s how each learning style can help you

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What Shoes to Wear for Salsa Dancing


Here’s your essential guide to choosing the perfect pair of shoes for Salsa dancing.


Going out Salsa dancing? šŸŒ“šŸŽ¶ The right dance shoes can elevate your look and keep you grooving comfortably all night long. Here’s your essential guide to choosing the perfect pair of shoes for Salsa dancing:


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Three Keys to Closed Position

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Closed position is a fundamental concept in smooth and rhythm dances, enabling dancers to connect and communicate in order to move smoothly and seamlessly with their partners.

Here’s a deeper look into three keys for closed position.
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Belly Dance Practice Playlist

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One of the best things about dancing is the music šŸŽ¶ Enjoy this practice playlist of favorites by our Belly Dance teachers Kay & Kiania šŸ‘Æā€ā™€ļøāœØ

  1. ā€œHelwa Ya Baladiā€ by Dalida
  2. ā€œEl Alem Allahā€ by Amr Diab
  3. Ā ā€œHabibi Ya Einyā€ by Nourhanne
  4. ā€œLila, My Loveā€ by George Abdo
  5. ā€œYearning (feat. Fathi Aljara
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Mastering Footwork in the Rhythm Dances

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Mastering Footwork in the Rhythm dances šŸŽ¶


Correct footwork is essential for enhancing your ballroom dance skills. Whether you’re dancing the Rumba, Mambo, or Cha-Cha, executing precise footwork in the rhythm dances will elevate your performance. Here are some tips:

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What To Expect At Your First Dance Class

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What To Expect At Your First Dance Class


Congratulations! You’ve signed up for your first dance class and now you’re wondering – what is going to happen? Is there a special code I’m supposed to know going in? Here’s exactly what you can expect with ourĀ Get Started experience for new stude...

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Avoid Giving Unsolicited Feedback

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Correcting the dancing of others is a no no here at Revolution Ballroom. Apparently it’s been an ongoing issue at ballrooms for centuries as evidenced by this verse from Mathew šŸ˜…šŸ“–āœØ

ā€œWhy do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your o

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Bling for Dancing (Jewelry and Accessories)

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In the ballroom world, when it comes to sparkle – ā€œMore is Moreā€Ā  šŸ’ŽšŸ˜… All kidding aside, the right accessories can add that extra flair to your performance, enhance your outfit, and boost your confidence. From dazzling jewelry to stylish accents, the perfect bling can elevate your look and mak

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What Shoes to Wear for Social Dancing

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Stepping out for a night of social dancing? šŸ’ƒšŸ•ŗ A social dance shoe is a great ā€œstarter shoeā€ that’s versatile for any style of dance. When you’re just getting started, you may not want to invest in multiple pairs of speciality dance shoes (Smooth shoes, Rhythm shoes, Tango shoes, ect). You really...

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Milonga – Argentine Tango Terminology

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🌹 Milonga – Argentine Tango Terminology šŸŽ¼

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What’s a Milonga? This term has three distinct meanings in the world of Argentine Tango:

  • Milonga =Ā  a type of Argentine Tango music
  • Milonga = a type of dance, one of the 3 styles of Argentine Tango
  • Milonga = an Argentine Tango dance part
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