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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.

How to Choose Smooth Dance Shoes

Stepping into the world of dance and wondering what shoes to wear? While we don’t require any special dance shoes at the Intro level, proper dance shoes DO make dancing easier and are needed at higher levels. If you’ve been dancing for a month and plan to continue, it makes...

What to Wear to Dance Class

Wondering what to wear to dance class? Practice wear is the simple solution to look and feel great while dancing

While you can always come as you are to class, clothing that is designed for dance will elevate your look and performance.

Practice wear differs from costumes in that pieces...

Enhance Your Romance With Dance 🔥

Heading into February, we’re shifting focus to all things L-O-V-E so it’s a great time to share some unique benefits dance offers for couples.

Ignite Your Passion

Learning new things together sparks excitement in your relationship and brings back that “new love” feeling.

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Dude Friendly 🤠

This blog post is inspired by a message I got from one of our guy dancers over the holidays:

“Thank you for being such an awesome dance teacher! It’s a scary environment for dudes like me and you make it fun.” – Doug

I want to acknowledge that for many...

The Most Scandalous Dance 👀

Today, we’re visiting one of my favorite fun facts from dance history. The Waltz is beloved for its elegance and grace; it’s considered a classic and is danced at weddings, debutant balls, and ballrooms around the world.

But when Waltz began appearing at European balls in the...

Top 10 Social Dance Tips for Follower💃

As followers we love to dance, and we always want to enjoy thrilling dances with great leaders.

Here’s a secret – great leaders love to dance with great followers, and so what are the things that we can do as followers to be a great partner, to be enjoyable to...

Top 10 Social Dance Tips for Leaders🕺

I had the great joy to venture out social dancing recently and I had some life changing dances and some unpleasant experiences. What makes the difference?

I think we all want to not only enjoy ourselves while dancing, but to be a good partner and to make the dance enjoyable for that...

Ultimate Gift Guide

Want to give the gift of dance, but not sure what to get? We offer gift certificates in any amount, or you can choose from our most popular and best-loved gifts below:

For Your Sweetheart – Get Started (50% Off A One Month Studio Membership)

Invest in your relationship and...

DanceSport Competitions

Are you ready to take your dancing to the next level? Do you dream of performing in front of a crowd? Do you love the costumes, the drama, the stunning spectacle this is Ballroom Dancing on shows like “Dancing With The Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance”?...

Guide To Buying Dance Shoes

Do I Need Dance Shoes?

In a word – yes. Although beginners can get by for their first few classes wearing leather-soled shoes, dance shoes are essential to dance smoothly, comfortably, and correctly. Ballroom dance shoes have a suede sole that makes it easy to move, turn, and to feel...