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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.

Foxtrot Dance History

 

 

Uncover the Legacy of Foxtrot 🎩✨

Foxtrot is a classic ballroom dance that emerged in the early 20th century and is characterized by its smooth, gliding movements and jazz influences.

✨ Origins: When ragtime music was introduced in the early 1900’s, dancers couldn’t Waltz to this new

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Rumba Dance History

 

 

Rumba Rhythms 🔥🌟

 

Explore the history of Rumba, a fiery fusion of African rhythms and Spanish melodies that fuels Latin dance culture. Feel the music, and let the Rumba’s allure sweep you away! 💃🔥🎶

Rumba is a lively and popular genre of music and dance with origins in Cuba. It has a comp...

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History of Belly Dance

 

 

Unlocking the Hidden History of Belly Dance! 🔮

 

Did you know men and women perform this dance, celebrating life’s beauty and rhythm? Embrace the diversity of this mesmerizing art form. 💃🕺✨

Check out our other Blog posts for more fascinating tidbits as we journey through dance history! 💫

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Argentine Tango Dance History

 

 

Unearthing Argentine Tango’s History 🌹

 

In the 1800s, large numbers of men moved to Buenos Aires to work building the port. With men vastly outnumbering women, the workers danced with each other to practice and develop the Argentine Tango. And then in the evenings, the men would take thei...

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What to Wear for Salsa Dancing

 

Spicing up your salsa moves and wondering what to wear to class or out dancing?  Dive into Latin dance wear, where style meets rhythm because when you feel good, you dance even better!

 

What to wear for Salsa Dancing  

  • For latin dances, you want clothing that enhances your hip movement – th
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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 sense to invest

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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 are

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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.


Spend More Time Togethe
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Dude Friendly 🤠

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



I want to acknowledge that for many people, it IS scary to step into a ballroom studio. That's super normal, and I'd love to encourage you to give dance a try.

Learning to ballroom dance is more like to learning to play a s
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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 1800’s, it was the h...

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