My Ballroom Dance Shoes

GREAT DISCUSSION ABOUT BALLROOM DANCE SHOES
August 28, 2009

Best ballroom dance shoes available!

Author: ballrooming

8-28-09.jpgVery Fine Dancesport Shoes are some of the best ballroom dance shoes made. They make many styles, from Ladies Cuban Heel to Latin Platform shoes. Dance sneakers is very good for going to clubs and that type of setting to dance. Their shoes are a favorite of  men who want a high quality dance shoe. Women just love the many different styles and color from Very Fine Dance Shoes.

August 26, 2009

Discount ballroom dance shoes

Author: dance freak

With the economy the way it is, it is essential that those people th8-26-09.jpgat can afford to spend money should do so. One person spending will add up to more people spending. Every time you buy something, that in turn gives someone a job or money so that they can spend, which creates more jobs and more spending and so on. But you don’t have to spend a lot to buy ballroom dance shoes. There are great quality shoes at a great price. the discount ballroom dance shoes are the same quality and most of the time the exact same shoes that are sold at a much higher price at other places. Make sure you get your moneys worth when buying ballroom shoes.

August 25, 2009

choose you special shoe

Author: dance freak

8-25-091.jpgBallroom dance shoes come in every size, style and color imaginable. You can buy gold ballroom dance shoes with a 1.3″ heel or a 3 1/2″ heel. You can pick and choose from any pattern or color you want in a ballroom dance shoe. Custom orders normally take 4 - 6 weeks to make them and get them shipped to you, but when you want something special it is worth the wait.

August 24, 2009

Let the New You Emerge

Author: ballrooming

8-24-09.jpgWhat shoes you wear defines you. I am a very conservative person in my every day life and the shoes I wear reflect that. I wear black, brown, navy or gray slacks with a matching button up blouse. But when I decide I want to dance, it is a whole different story, I wear skirts and dresses that will swirl when I twirl and ballroom dance shoes with 2 1/2″ or 3″ heels. Since I have started ballroom dancing a whole other side of me has emerged. I am still a very conservative person, but one that really likes to put everything I have into my dancing.

August 23, 2009

Ho-hum marriage?

Author: dance freak

Fall in love with ballroom dancing. 8-23-09.jpgIt is one of the most satisfying activities you can get involved with. Wearing really sexy ballroom dance shoes and long flowing ball gowns while moving around the floor in the arms of a man that really knows how to make you move is exciting beyond your dreams. Do not wait to try ballroom dancing to rejuvenate your ho-hum marriage.

August 21, 2009

Private lessons

Author: dance freak

8-21-09.jpgLessons for individuals are obviously the best way to learn how to ballroom dance correctly pretty fast. Ballroom dance practice shoes are a must if you dance for long periods of time often. They are much easier on your feet than standard dance shoes. You can wear them for hours without ever feeling like you have stayed on your feet a long time.

August 20, 2009

I LOVE shoes!!

Author: dreams of dancing

8-20-09.jpgWomen LOVE shoes. This usually means all kinds of shoes. I personally have just begun loving shoes. My love of shoes started the first time I wore my Tango dance shoes. They felt great, they looked great and they made me feel beautiful in them. The price of ballroom dance shoes can be less than the price of ordinary dressy shoes. The quality is a lot better and the comfort is superior to any basic dress shoe. Buy ballroom dance shoes and you can afford a pair for every look and color you desire.

August 20, 2009

A Trend Worth Following

Author: BallroomDancer
A Trend Worth Following

As a general rule, people shouldn’t emulate the actions of celebrities. Tabloids and gossip Web sites are chock full of stories detailing the outrageous behavior of America’s glamorous elite. But there’s an exception to every rule. In at least one regard, celebrities have pointed everyday people to a healthy new trend: ballroom dancing. TV shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” have captivated our collective imagination.

Although part of the shows’ allure involves the shock of the new – who could have expected Emmitt Smith to be so light on his feet? – it’s also inspiring to see that dancing is an activity for everyone. With a bit of effort, even the least coordinated individual can pick up some open toe dance shoes and learn the basics. Dancing might not be your ticket to fame, but it will certainly make for a rewarding hobby.

August 18, 2009

High Quality Ballroom Dance Shoes

Author: dreams of dancing

Ballroom dancing, what a way to maintain your weight.8-18-09.jpg Ballroom dancing is one of the most additive types of physical exercise to which you can get addicted. Make sure you are standing correctly and stepping correctly as you dance. Also, make sure you wear high quality ballroom dance shoes. And the great thing is, you don’t have to pay a lot for the high quality shoes. The right shoes makes a world of difference to the way your feet feel after dancing for 2 or 3 hours.

August 17, 2009

Football or ballroom?

Author: dance freak

8-17-09.jpgAlge Crumpler might look a little heavier these days, but the Titans tight end has never been lighter on his feet.
If you don’t believe it, then you haven’t seen him do the Cha-Cha, the Salsa, the Swing or the Sexy Rumba.

And he makes certain he is wearing men’s ballroom dance shoes when he is showing off his “stuff”.

August 12, 2009

Practice Parties

Author: dance freak

Ballroom dance lessons are a lot of fun.8-12-09.jpg And the practice parties that are usually included in these private lessons are really a blast. Everyone gets to know one another and this adds a ease to the party that is not at most ballroom dances. And the dancers at the practice party that I attend all wear Very Fine Dance Shoes. This makes everyone equal in the quality of the shoes the wear.

August 12, 2009

Save the Excuses

Author: BallroomDancer
Save the Excuses

Most happily married men have been asked the same question by their wives over and over. “Why don’t we ever go dancing anymore?” The answer is often complicated. Men have plenty of excuses to choose from: “My work schedule is too hectic right now. I have two left feet. Ballroom dancing lessons are expensive.” If only they could hear how lame these responses sound to their spouses.

In truth, ballroom dancing is a fun form of exercise that can be enjoyed at any age. Skill level is of little importance, as even the most hopeless novice can learn to dance competently after a few lessons. The equipment costs are minimal; a pair of man ballroom dance shoes latin should do the trick. Married couples are often looking for ways to spice up their marriage. A romantic ballroom dancing session offers a prime opportunity.

August 10, 2009

Dance with style!

Author: dreams of dancing

8-10-09.jpgJudges look for styling. This involves the dancers’ lines which include posture, full graceful extension of their legs, arms, center balance and fluid continuity, giving the look of big, yet flawless and seamless.
Evaluation also includes the couple’s individual and combined strengths as supporting partners. Did they hold their own on the dance floor, yet dance as a unit?
Center balance and fluid continuity can only be achieved by wearing well made ballroom dance shoes. Make sure the get shoes that fit the width of your feet. If you have wide feet get wide ballroom dances shoes and get narrow if you have narrow feet.

August 7, 2009

Perform in the best

Author: dreams of dancing

red1.jpgThe judges’ evaluation of performance is based on originality of the particular genre. Did the couple execute the dance and make it their own? Did they sell it? Was there chemistry between them? Were their respective personalities highlighted during the performance, along with their skills? Did they exude emotion? Was the performance real? Was it believable? Contenders must be actors as well as dancers. Play the part of a Latin senorita wearing a pair of red tango ballroom dance shoes. Wearing these shoes will make the part all the more believable.

August 6, 2009

Professional

Author: ballrooming

8-6-09-2.jpgExactly what are the judges looking for when evaluating a dance competition? These highly acclaimed critics usually consist of former dance professionals and/or current choreographers. They are chosen to showcase their expertise in analyzing, evaluating and unanimously deciding the winners. Be the best in the best. Wear Very Fine Dance Shoes and feel like a professional while learning to be one.

August 4, 2009

Competitive dancing

Author: lovesdancing
8-4-09.jpgIf you love challenge and want to take the experience to the ultimate level, then ballroom dance competition might be for you. Whether it is the refined Ballroom or the energetic, sensuous Latin rhythm, many well-rounded dance enthusiasts literally live and breathe this delightful mixture of art and competitive sport. Most studios teach you to wear tan ballroom dance shoe, but I prefer to wear shoes to match my outfit.

August 2, 2009

A Great Quote

Author: dance freak

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“For me, dancing is a different way of expression…You can write a poem, you can tell a story, or you can do the same thing with dance. And once people start dancing, they begin to realize that there’s more to it - there are benefits. Exercise, making new friends, that sense of achievement that comes with moving so well.” Wear your red tango shoes and get this all of this.

July 31, 2009

THE WALTZ

Author: dreams of dancing

7-29-09.jpgThe man always chooses the next step in a properly danced ballroom dance. He in his 3 piece suit and black/white men’s ballroom dance shoes. You in your beautiful ballgown and 3 ” ballroom dance shoes. This is  picture perfect dance going on and all you have to do is follow his lead. He will glide all over the floor with you in his arms and you will feel like you are on cloud nine. A great feeling just letting him lead you to do the waltz.

July 29, 2009

Get into the Swing of Things

Author: BallroomDancer
Get into the Swing of Things

Swing dancing has undergone a serious resurgence in America of late. The Renaissance kicked off with the Brian Setzer Orchestra’s ubiquitous radio hit “Jump, Jive an’ Wail.” A whole new generation of dancers began to experiment with one of the medium’s most kinetic, playful forms. Swing’s reemergence was sealed with a series of Gap clothing commercials that featured youthful, attractive dancers swinging the night away.

Many couples just dipping their toes into the world of dance choose to learn the swing because of its loose spirit and emphasis on teamwork. Swing can be a simple or as acrobatic as the participants desire, and a pair of swing dance shoes is the only real prerequisite. Even though the rebirth of swing dancing began in the mid-1990s, it’s never too late to start to practice this timeless art.

July 26, 2009

Dance with everyone!

Author: dance freak

7-27-09.jpgThe more you go to social ballroom dances and the longer period of time you have been going, the  more people will get to know you, so you can dance a lot more. But make sure your ballroom dance shoes are good guality and have the reguired amount of padding in the shoe for the ball of the foot.  Special item and party ballroom dance shoes have more padding than regular dance shoes that are good for lessons and a night of dining and dancing. But for a full dance night out, 3-6 hours of dancing, you will want the special item and party ahoes.

July 24, 2009

There for you!

Author: dreams of dancing

Everyone needs a friend that they can count on whenever they are in need. 7-24-09.jpgThe best of friends make you feel better about yourself. They make you want to be around them. But most of all they make you feel better about yourself. These same things are what ballroom dancing will do for you. It will not be your best friend, but it sure has all the qualities of one. Buy your ballroom dance shoes now and have the pleasure of a best friend any time you want or need it.

July 23, 2009

Quality Shoes

Author: dreams of dancing

7-23-09.jpgVery Fine Dance shoes are some of the finest dance shoes you can buy. The quality is unsurpassed by any other manufacturer. This a statement from a professional ballroom dancer: “These dance shoes are very comfortable. I wear them everyday and recommends to my students.” ~Sherry Novak  25 years training for professional degree, M.U.S.T. Champion, Adjudicator.

July 23, 2009

Dance Sneakers

Author: lovesdancing

You can get the benefit of ballroom dance shoes even when you dance Zydeco, sneaker.jpgCajun or Country & Western. Dance Sneakers are the equivalent to ballroom dance shoes when you need a more casual shoe. Dance Sneakers are designed to totally support your feet and help you to maintain that posture that ballroom dancing has gotten you. They look good with blue jeans or with that beautiful waltz gown.

July 16, 2009

Viennese Waltz

Author: dreams of dancing

viennese.jpgOh, what a wonderful dance. I do not know any woman that would not love to dance this dance with a man that really knows how to dance the Viennese waltz. You are constantly moving all over the floor in a sweeping motion. This just adds to the flowing movement of the traditional waltz. Your feet dressed in your gold ballroom dance shoes are moving in perfect timing with the man’s feet. It really is a dream come true to dance the Viennese waltz.

July 10, 2009

Sexy legs!

Author: dance freak

7-10-09.jpgWhat is the best way to get your legs in really good shape? Ballroom dancing of course. And ballroom dancing in the ballroom dance shoes with higher heels, like 2 1/2, 3 or 3 1/2″ heels really build up your legs muscles. You then have the sexier legs and you can wear a pretty Latin skirt to show them off.

July 9, 2009

Really learn to dance

Author: dreams of dancing

Put on your red ballroom dance shoes and let’s all go to the local ballroom dances.red.jpg Some dance clubs allow only couples to come to the weekly dances. I think this is an injustice to everyone, especially the couples. To learn how to dance really well, you need to dance with all types, kinds and ages of people. Dancing with only one person all the time just teaches you to be a good dancer with that one person. I know it would be ideal to have just one person to dance with for the rest of your life and you only want them and they only want you, but life is simply not like that. Life does end, people seem to fall in and out of love. And enjoying them and dancing with that one person more than any one else is OK, but you really should dance 5 or 6 dances a night with another partner, you will be a better dancer.

July 8, 2009

Men’s styles

Author: lovesdancing

Ballroom dance shoes are definitely shoes with style.7-8-09.jpg Ballroom dance shoes are some the sexiest and most attractive shoes on the market. I am not talking about just the women’s shoes, but also the men’s ballroom dance shoes. Men’s ballroom dance shoes come in the latest styles colors and heels. Men that ballroom dance really need to have an attractive, comfortable and specially designed for dancing shoes. This is what makes life great, wearing great shoes while ballroom dancing.

July 8, 2009

Finding Dance Shoes that Fit

Author: BallroomDancer
Finding Dance Shoes that Fit

When you’re a dancer, it’s imperative that your shoes fit absolutely correctly. If they are too big or too small, they can cause several major problems. This includes everything from being uncomfortable to causing you to stumble and trip while you’re on the dance floor. With this in mind, finding the right shoes is almost as important as practicing your dance steps or being comfortable with your dance partner.

Finding these shoes can be a challenge, however, if your feet don’t typically fit into standard sized shoes. That’s why people with particularly small feet might want to look for ballroom dance shoes in narrow widths. This will ensure that the shoe is properly snug, which means you can simply focus on your dance moves.

July 1, 2009

Get a membership

Author: dreams of dancing

If you join a local dance club, your membership will have many advantages. 7-1-09.jpgYou will get into the nightly, weekly or weekend dances for a discounted price. You will also get to know the other members in a more personalized way. Make sure you wear your red ballroom dance shoes to those special dances and you will not sit out one single song. All the guys will know you and you will already have a true friendship with them.

June 29, 2009

I could dance forever.

Author: dreams of dancing

6-29-09.jpgDid you know that you can ballroom dance to practically any song or music. That means that you can ballroom dance any time and any place. You will need the best made shoes for this kind of dancing. I mean dancing every time you get the chance. Very Fine Dance Shoes has a “party-party”, a c-series and a signature collection that are the top of the line in dance shoes. These shoes are made to make your feet feel great even after hours of dancing.

June 26, 2009

Exercise

Author: ballrooming

6-25-09.jpgBallroom dancing is one of the most fascinating exercises you can participate in. It is even the most enjoyable exercise.
Buy your men’s brown dance shoes and your sweethearts favorite color of ballroom dance shoe and spend the night dancing your heart out.

June 24, 2009

Great Shoes

Author: dreams of dancing

6-24-09.jpgAny kind of shoes worn everyday really need to be comfortable and fit well. Ballroom dance shoes are the same. They need to be comfortable, well made and fit you well. Very Fine Dance shoes are this kind of dance shoes. They are well made for your comfort and fit. They are easily attainable and the cost is reasonable. Get your money’s worth for your dance shoes and buy your Very Fine Dance shoes online.

June 24, 2009

Matching Ballroom Outfits

Author: BallroomDancer
Matching Ballroom Outfits

In the world of ballroom dancing, a big part of the experience offered to the audience is the flash and extravagance of the costumes. In general, the woman is the one wearing the opulent costume, while the man is dressed more austerely. But that’s doesn’t mean that he isn’t perfectly complementing the woman in an understated way.

After all, men don’t always wear a black tux with matching shoes. Rather, they often match their partners, just in a more subtle and understated way. With that in mind, if the woman is wearing a bejeweled earth tone dress with gossamer and tulle accents, it’s not uncommon to see the man wearing a dark tone tux with dark brown ballroom shoes. In this way, the two outfits work well together while still keeping the focus on the woman.

June 23, 2009

Dance Sneakers

Author: dance freak

My city had “City Stages” this weekend and had a stage called The Dance Depot. vfsn002a-white.jpgThere were people there from up to a couple of hundred of miles away. The atmosphere was one of “let’s all dance and have fun”. A great thing to have at The Dance Depot was ballroom dance sneakers. These are perfect for this type of dancing. Also, if you like Zydeco or Cajun dancing you will love the dance sneakers.

June 19, 2009

Sexy shoes

Author: ballrooming

6-19-09.pngBallroom dance shoes are the prettiest shoes you can buy. Some people that care nothing about ballroom dancing still buy ballroom dance shoes to wear when they really want to look great. Ballroom dances shoes are more affordable than most shoes for evening wear. Regular evening wear shoes are not comfortable at all. Ballroom dance shoes are the most comfortable shoes you can buy and the cost is very reasonable. The sexiest styles of shoes are ballroom dance shoes. So, even though you do not dance, ballroom dance shoes may be the perfect shoe for you.

June 16, 2009

Best friend

Author: ballrooming

6-16-09.jpgThe shoes that you wear while you dance can be your best friend or your worse enemy. Pretty high heel shoes or just ordinary daily shoes are not what you want to dance in, even if it is just for a short lesson or to wear to a dance party. But you can wear shoes made just for ballroom dancing.  Standard ballroom dance shoes are great for the starter dancer or for someone that doesn’t dance all that often. And then the ballroom dance shoes with thicker pads and a little more sturdy can also be bought for people that dance a lot or have danced a long time. These shoes are normally designated as “party-party” or c-series and will be the same model number as the standard ballroom dance shoes but with a letter designation on the front of it.

June 15, 2009

Satin shoes

Author: ballrooming

6-15-09.jpgBallroom dance parties are one of the most energetic events I have ever been to. The music, the atmosphere, the attitude of the dancers, and of course, the dancing itself is all very positive. Your experience turns out even better if you are one that wears comfortable, well fitting, satin ballroom dance shoes. The shoes can be leather, patent or satin and still be comfortable and very affordable.

June 14, 2009

That special person

Author: dance freak

6-14-09.jpgIf you love to ballroom dance and find that special person, I will bet you that the special person will be a ballroom dancer also. You both will need to wear the appropriate shoes for ballroom dancing. Men’s ballroom dance shoes come is wide and slim width as does women’s shoes. Men’s shoes come in colors such as black, brown and white and a mixture of these colors. Of course womans shoes come in just about any color or style you can imagine.

June 12, 2009

Wind down

Author: dreams of dancing

Working all week and trying to wind down for the weekend is sometimes real hard. Grab your partner or go alone and just put on your real pretty dance dress and grab your Latin ballroom dance shoes6-12-09.jpg and go to your nearest ballroom dance. Studios and dance clubs are all over the place, you can be sure there is one near you. You will start dancing and the first thing you know, the troubles of the week are behind you and you will enjoy the entire weekend. Relax, dance, enjoy….life was made to dance.

June 11, 2009

Mysterious

Author: dance freak

6-10-09.jpgBallroom dancing is lots of fun for all types of people. And wearing the right type of shoes will make your experience a lot nicer.
Red ballroom dance shoes makes a woman a lot more mysterious to a man than any other shoe color. Try a pair today and see the response you get from men.

June 9, 2009

A sitting job?

Author: dance freak

It is funny to me how if you have a desk job that you sit in front of a computer all day, then you get home, 6-9-09.pngand all you want to do is just sit in front of the TV or sit and read, the point being, you just want to sit.  And a job that is very physical seems to make you want to do physical things when you get home.
My solution to my sitting job is to take ballroom dance lessons. Ballroom dance lessons and classes are encouraging enough to get you up off your butt and get you moving, even if nothing else has worked. Part of the fun and energy of ballroom dancing is getting to wear gorgeous ballroom dance shoes. The dance shoes are extremely pretty and comfortable and you can go online and get a pair or two at an extremely good price.

June 8, 2009

Fit your slim feet.

Author: lovesdancing

6-8-091.jpgDancing in shoes that are the correct length, but just slip up and down on your foot is a good way to get blisters and in general is just a really bad feeling. If your feet is slimmer than the average person, do you not think it be nice to wear your ballroom dance shoes without using extra padding to make your shoes fit your feet. Buy narrow ballroom dance shoes and you can dance in style and comfort. Narrow dance shoes come in almost all of the same styles and colors as do the medium width shoes. Men too can buy narrow ballroom dance shoes when medium width do not fit and almost all men’s dance shoes come in narrow width.

June 7, 2009

Poise

Author: lovesdancing

Ballroom dancing is a great way to learn poise and posture.6-5-09.jpg While you are having lessons, your instructor will get you to stand in the correct posture and this teaches you to have grace and poise. The correct ballroom dance shoes will also help you to accomplish this also. Practice ballroom dance shoes are real good when you dance a lot and you still want to keep you posture and poise.

June 5, 2009

Purchase Wide, Purchase Comfortable

Author: BallroomDancer
Purchase Wide, Purchase Comfortable

If you have wide feet, it can be extremely frustrating trying to find shoes that fit you properly. With dance shoes, it’s particularly important that your shoes fit correctly and that they are extremely comfortable. If they pinch even a little bit, it can make trying to dance competitively (or even trying to dance for fun) too painful to even be enjoyable. For this reason, always make sure that you purchase wide if you know a normal width shoe is going to be constricting.

To that end, if you’re interested in ballroom dancing, make sure that you choose wide ballroom dance shoes. These are sure to give your feet enough room that they won’t be uncomfortable on the dance floor, and you can focus on the moves at hand. Purchasing a wide is even a smart idea for some people that are borderline between a medium width and wide width. This is because dancing invariably makes your feet very hot, and this might cause swelling that could make a medium width shoe far too tight.

June 4, 2009

Ballroom dance classes

Author: lovesdancing

Some dance studios have these real great deals, if you buy a bundle of lessons, you can come to clas6-4-09.jpgses every week day, free of charge. This is a great savings and an easy way to get some basic steps on a lot of different dances. It would take years to learn all the ballroom dances with private lessons and I can not imagine the cost of all those private lessons.  But if you prefer private lessons, you can at least get all your ballroom dances shoes online at a huge discount over the stores and studio prices.

June 3, 2009

Blue ballroom dance shoes

Author: dreams of dancing

Ballroom dancing appeals to every one for a different reason. There are as many different reasons as there are people. Som6-3-09.pnge people are dancers just because they love all the dance clothes and shoes. Especially the shoes, there are many different styles of shoes for ballroom dancing and they come in array of colors, like blue Latin ballroom dance shoes. I do not think there are many people who dance for that reason alone, but I do think just about everyone loves the clothes and shoes, but that is just a bonus to the many other appeals ballroom dancing has for them.

June 2, 2009

Getting the steps right

Author: dance freak

6-2-09.jpgLearning the new steps to a ballroom dance is sometimes like pulling teeth. Most of the time dance steps are easy to accomplish, but sometimes a new step will just not click with your brain or your feet. But when it does click, you wonder why you could not get it the first time. When the steps just do not click and you have to practice a lot in one day, the balls of your feet will hurt if you do not have proper shoes. Ballroom dance shoes have the extra padding built right into the shoe. This decreases the probability of your feet hurting so badly when you have to practice a long time.

June 1, 2009

The Shape of Shoes

Author: dance freak

The shape of the standard woman’s shoe is not designed to be comfortable for the foot, especially high heeled shoes.6-1-09.jpg Men’s shoes on the other hand are shaped to fit men’s feet pretty good. But ballroom dance shoes are designed for comfort from the tip of the toes to the bottom of the heel. Ballroom dance shoes are designed for comfort, period. Men’s ballroom dance shoes and the women’s ballroom dance shoes are pacifically and expertly designed for standing and moving in them for long periods of time.
The shoe fits on your feet to allow you the freedom of moving around the dance floor and turning and kicking and all the other fun stuff you do while ballroom dancing.

May 31, 2009

Practice and compete.

Author: lovesdancing

5-31-09.jpgBallroom dancing competitions are really a lot of hard work to prepare for. You really have to practice the dances a lot and make sure you have the moves down exactly as they are meant to be. But if you love to ballroom dance, all of this is just more enjoyment.
The cost of competing is pretty steep though and so you want to spend as little as you can get by with for really good ballroom dance shoes. You can get practice ballroom shoes and Latin ballroom dance shoes on the internet for about the same price you pay for just one of them in most local stores. Spend wisely and order both online.

May 29, 2009

Look Flattering

Author: silly me

5-29-09.jpgBallroom dance shoes and ballroom dress wear is some of the most flattering clothes you can wear. Wearing 3 inch heels in red patent shoes with a red flowing dress is one sexy look. Combine that with your partner wearing a red shirt and his ballroom dance shoes and it is an unbeatable look.

May 24, 2009

Tomboys

Author: ballrooming

5-24-09.jpgBallroom dancing is one of the best ways to learn to be graceful. I have always been more a tomboy than anything. I can not say that I am not still a tomboy, but I have learned to be a bit more graceful and patient with my moves. Even my sisters said “look how graceful she is” when they watch the video of me dancing. One of the things that help me to be graceful is the the 2 1/2 inch heels on my ballroom dance shoes. Ballroom dance shoes are designed to help you with your posture while dancing and then you think about it when doing everyday things. Dance and be happy.

May 22, 2009

Don’t Scrimp on Quality

Author: BallroomDancer
Don’t Scrimp on Quality

It’s no surprise that dance shoes wear out easily. After all, if you’re serious about dancing, you probably spend many hours practicing your moves, and that kind of constant use can wreak havoc on your shoes. Whether the heel snaps off, the buckle breaks, or the soles are simply worn down to nothing, a dancer will constantly be in and out of the shoe store purchasing new shoes for practice and competition.

That’s why discount ballroom dance shoes are such an alluring option for so many dancers. And that can be a smart and economical move so long as you do your research beforehand. With that research, make sure that you only purchase shoes that represent the highest quality. If you save a few pennies but are stuck with shoes that break after a few wears, you haven’t really saved anything at all. There are definitely high quality options available at cheap prices. You just have to put in the work to find those deals!

May 20, 2009

Matching

Author: dance freak

When you go ballroom dancing, make sure you have the shoes to match the outfit you are wearing. 5-20-09.jpgWhether you are a man or a woman, it is best to wear brown ballroom dance shoes with that brown pair of slacks or brown skirt you have on.
Women can  buy just about any color of shoes and men have several choices also. When you look at a pair of shoes online, even though you like the color shown, make sure you click on the color and you may find a color you like better or you just may want to buy them both.

May 17, 2009

Colors

Author: dreams of dancing

5-17-09.jpgWomen love shoes! Some women have a pair of shoes in every color imaginable and several styles and heels. If you love to ballroom dance, then you are in luck. Red, blue, even rainbow ballroom dance shoes can be bought. You can have shoes in all the colors and styles. What is so great is that you can buy that man of yours shoes in black, brown, white or any these colors together with several styles and heel heights. These shoes are probably more economical than the regular dress shoes you have bought before.

May 16, 2009

Buy ballroom dance shoes on line

Author: dance freak

buy-online.jpgBuying your ballroom dance clothes and shoes can be as easy as sighing onto your computer. Instead of wasting gas and fighting the traffic and crowds in stores, just buy over the internet. Web sites can carry more variety than your local stores or malls. Any size, color or style of ballroom dance shoes and clothing can be found. And the price you pay for shipping is normally less than the price stores have to charge to cover their overhead cost.

May 15, 2009

Any Kind of Ballroom Dance You Can Want

Author: ballrooming

Social ballroom dancing is completely different from competitive ballroom dancing. 5-15-09.jpgLessons are taught for either of the dances. Competitive dancing is taught to more detail than is social dancing. Social dancing is also taught in a class type setting and competitive dancing is taught by private lessons. Competitive dancers normally wear 2 1/2 - 3 1/2″ high heals and social dancers normally wear the lower heel ballroom dance shoes. Even though these are not hard facts, this is the way it normally goes. Obviously the private lessons don’t have to be just for competition, but can also be for people that need to know the exact way to do things. The class type lessons will be more economical than the private lessons. So, no matter what you are looking for, you are sure to find something to satisfy you in ballroom dancing.

May 12, 2009

Correct your posture

Author: dance freak

posture.pngWhen you were a child, were you constantly being told to stand up straight and not slump. Maybe you were told to keep you stomach sucked in. Well, it is still very important to make sure you do these things. And one of the best ways to keep your body trained or re-train your body for this is to take ballroom dance lessons. It will teach you to stand erect while dancing and then it falls over into your everyday activities. You will be walking and suddenly realize you are not standing straight and you will correct yourself. This happens more and more often. Wearing 2 - 3 inch high heel ballroom dance shoes is the best way to teach yourself to stand correctly. The shoes are designed to push on your heels to make you stand straight and they have extra padding under the ball of your feet. There is no better way to learn to have a good posture.

May 11, 2009

Stimulate the economy

Author: dreams of dancing

With the economy in the shape it is in, it is all the more important tboth.jpgo not over pay for things you buy. Buying the things you need helps to stimulate the economy. If you can afford to buy the things you need, it is best to go ahead and buy them instead of trying not to spend the money. Not buying stifles an already bad economy. You can get the things you need and not overspend by buying good quality, reasonably priced items. You need ballroom dance shoes if you go ballroom dancing and there are reasonably priced ballroom shoes that are high quality that is easily accessible.

May 10, 2009

Burn those calories

Author: dreams of dancing

Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise. You probably work every muscle in your body every time you dance, especially if you really “get into the dance”. Good fitting, well made ballroom dance shoes will help you to get the most out of the dance and is safer than regular shoes. Every kind of dance associated with ballroom dancing is good physical exercise and the mental gratification is superb. Burn a minimum of 54 pounds every 15 minutes of ballroom dancing. This is for a person weighing in at 105 pounds. The more you weigh the more you loose per every 15 minutes. The chart below shows how much you loose according to your weight.

BALLROOM DANCING - Per 15 Minutes

WEIGHT IN POUNDS

CALORIES BURNED

105

54

110

56

115

59

120

61

125

64

130

66

140

71

150

77

160

82

170

87

180

92

190

97

200

102

210

107

220

112

230

117

240

122

250

128

May 8, 2009

Dancing on a Budget

Author: BallroomDancer
Dancing on a Budget

Professional dancing requires a tremendous amount of dedication and time. If you want to be the best, you’ll have to train like the best, and that means devoting a great deal of your energy into the endeavor. But training in this way can be a surprising drain on your funds. Especially if you dance competitively, you’ll have to purchase new dance equipment every time your current gear wears out. And dance gear, more than most gear, takes a great deal of abuse.

With that in mind, be smart about how and where you purchase any dancing items. One great tactic is to always look for discount dance shoes, as this will save you a lot of upfront cost. Just make sure that you’re purchasing a high quality option. Even with the strain placed on dancing shoes, a high quality pair will withstand the abuse longer. This in turn will cut down on the number of times you’ll need to purchase new shoes, and once again, keep money in your pocket.

May 7, 2009

Connecting

Author: lovesdancing

social1.jpgNothing is as satisfying as a great relation where the two of you really connect on things that are important to you both. If this relationship is as a companion to do things with, ballroom dancing is the perfect thing to move that relationship to a more personal one. Wearing the right shoes while ballroom dancing is almost as important as having the right companion. I guess I should say as important, but some would disagree with that statement and I may be one of them.
The shoes you wear while dancing is of the utmost importance. There is no comparison of wearing ballroom dance shoes with wearing just dress shoes while ballroom dancing. Your feet will ache and your legs will be in pain if you wear regular high heels or dress shoes. On the other hand, ballroom dance shoes are designed just to keep this from happening, no foot pain and no leg pain, and your posture will be easier to maintain while dancing.

May 6, 2009

A few good men

Author: SusieQ

sexy.jpgYou’re right; what we need is men out there to make us feel more like the women we are. The right ballroom dance shoes help; we feel empowered and sexy.

May 6, 2009

Average size feet?

Author: lovesdancing

ball.jpgIf you have really small feet or larger feet than the average person, it will not keep you from wearing great ballroom dance shoes to your dances. You don’t have to wear regular dress shoes or take the option of not going to a good dance just because your feet are not the size as the average person. There are web sites that sale special made and special ordered shoes. They will have shoes made specially for you feet and they will be high quality and your dancing will reflect the comfort of your feet.

May 4, 2009

A good dance

Author: dreams of dancing

dance11.jpgHaving a ball at a ballroom dance just takes getting up and slipping on one of your prettier dresses or skirts and going. Get there and put on you 2.5 inch red patent ballroom dance shoes and just get up and dance to the music. If men are sitting and not dancing, it is ok for you to ask them just as much as it is for them to ask you. The worse that could happen is they will say no. But more than likely they will dance with you and you have at least met a new acquaintance, and maybe just a really good dance partner for more dances.

April 26, 2009

The Marines?

Author: silly me

tango.jpgThe social ballroom dance community is like the Marines, we are looking for a few good men! ;-) Seriously, there really is a shortage of men at social dances. There are normally 10 to 20 women left at their seats when a dance is going on. There has to be a way to get more men to start ballroom dancing and to go to the social dances. When I get dressed up and put on my fantastic red dress and my red tango dance shoes, it is really a huge disappointment to go to the dance and not have anyone to dance with. The tango and the waltz are definitely my favorite dances.

April 24, 2009

Fashion on the Dance Floor

Author: BallroomDancer
Fashion on the Dance Floor

In the world of ballroom dancing, women simply have it better than men. Just look at the fashion options available to the two genders. On the fashion front, men are practically interchangeable. They are all wearing the same suit or tux and polished lace up shoes. And by contrast, take a look at the women. They are wearing fantastically colored and ornate costumes, all of which are distinct, flashy, and fun.

The difference is also particularly apparent in women’s ballroom dance shoes. The selection of women’s shoes is almost unlimited, and each style is entirely unique and different from the others. The heel height differs, the fabrics differ, and the structure of the shoe itself is even different. If, for example, you’re looking for a t-strap four inch stiletto heel in red satin with an open toe, you could very likely find that exact shoe. Men, on the other hand, are stuck with their loafers.

April 24, 2009

Contentment

Author: dreams of dancing

contentment.jpgDo you ever feel as if you are lacking something in your life? I mean like when you do things that normally make you content no longer make you content and you are left feeling like there should be something else to do.
Well, ballroom dancing is that contentment that I was lacking for so many years. Now if I feel I need to do something, ballroom dancing always makes me content and keeps me that way. As soon as I get to the dance and put on my high heel ballroom dance shoes, the contentment sets in. It is like I am free from all aggravations and problems in life. This feeling last hours after the last dance and there is nothing that makes you more relaxed.

April 21, 2009

Feel the dance

Author: lovesdancing

mens1.pngThe main thing that says you are good dancer is not so much how your feet or body moves, but the way you feel the music as you dance. It is sort of like listening to a singer and thinking they sound good, then watching them with no feeling for the song as they sing, it then is not great singing, just good.
The feeling you have while you are dancing is what makes great dancers. I’ve seen people that never mess up a step, but they just mechanically move and do not feel the dance, to me they did not dance great. The best thing to help you feel the dance and music is wearing the correct shoes. Ballroom dance shoes comes for men and women and it is just as important for the man to wear them as the woman. Men’s ballroom dances shoes are made for the ballroom floor just as is the women’s shoes. They have extra padding for the ball of the foot and they help you to stand correctly to have the right posture for dancing. The sole is also covered with suede for the floors at dance studios and clubs.

April 17, 2009

Giving Your Dance Partner Credit

Author: BallroomDancer
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Some men are just as zealous dancers as women.  He is graceful in his pleated shirt and tight pants.  He is sensual in his open breasted top. In competitions, a glittery shirt will add to his confidence. The audience might be focusing on his lady partner but his graceful performance will not go unnoticed. A man dancer’s stellar performance comes about with lots of practice.  Also, the right kind of men’s dance shoes can spell the difference between a well applauded number and a mediocre performance.  Put on sleek, shiny patent black shoes with platform heels.  Lead your partner around the ballroom without missing a step.  The applause will tell you how an accomplished dancer you have become.

April 13, 2009

Choose the right height for you

Author: dreams of dancing

purple.pngBallroom dancing is a lot of fun and is great exercise, but you need to make sure that the shoes you wear are made for ballroom dancing. Ballroom dance shoes come in many different styles, colors and heel height.
If I am practicing a lot, I like the lower cuban heel, but for social dancing and contest, I definitely prefer the 2.5 inch to 3 inch heels. Ballroom dance shoes are designed to make you stand and dance in the correct posture. The higher the heel, the better your posture. Don’t be put off by the higher heel if the first couple of times you wear them, you are uncomfortable or the balls of your feet hurt some. It takes a little while to get used to them, but you will get used to them and then you won’t dance in less height.

April 5, 2009

Keep her intereste

Author: lovesdancing

mens.pngBallroom dancing is one of the things that can keep a romance alive. There are not many things that can get a girl interested in a man than for him to dance a smooth tango with her. Or maybe a romantic waltz.
The best way to dance that romantic dance with her is to wear men’s ballroom dance shoes. Just about all women wear ballroom dance shoes, but men need to know that their dancing will be better if they also wear shoes made just for ballroom dancing.

April 3, 2009

Exercising Can Be Fun!

Author: BallroomDancer
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Ballroom dancing is a pleasurable way of passing time while stretching the body.  Physically, the body benefits from the twirling, twisting and bending that dancing requires. Imagine the calories lost from all the turning and prancing around the hall. Mentally, the brain is exercised by efforts to remember steps and by focusing on moving in time with the music. Ballroom dancing is a social activity that builds confidence, grace and self assurance.

Most ballroom dances are Latin in origin. The most popular is the cha-cha.  Experienced dancers are also well practiced on the Tango, Mambo and the Samba.  Latin dances are often fast paced, expressive and suggestive.  The ruffled costumes alone suggest how the dance is passionate and romantic.  Latin dance shoes, characterized by strappy pumps complete the dancer’s get up.

March 25, 2009

Comfort

Author: dreams of dancing

sjo.pngSometimes it is worth the wait to get your shoes special ordered for your correct size than to get standard size shoes. Narrow ballroom dance shoes can be ordered just as wide width and special heel heights. I like the 2.5 inch heel height the best, but a lot of people will wear the shorter heel. I have worn the 3 inch heels, but they will make the balls of my feet hurt if I wear them for along time. Choose the shoes that makes you the most comfortable, you can also get them to make you look good.

March 16, 2009

Personlize your dance.

Author: dreams of dancing

ball1.jpgBallroom dances are a lot of fun. When going regularly to social ballroom dances, you will meet people from every walk of life. I love to sit out a dance or two and watch all the other dancers. Every dance has it’s own steps, but each person will personalize the dance to make it theirs. There are as many different touches to dances that makes it personal as there are individuals.
Some women like to wear high heel ballroom dance shoes and some like to wear the low heels. The same thing with the dance steps. This is why I think it is really fun to watch people dance.

March 13, 2009

You Want Snug, But Not Toe-Crushing

Author: BallroomDancer
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Sometimes, you just got to dance for the pleasure of dancing instead of always focusing your eyes on competing and winning a trophy.  Choose ballroom dance shoes that are snug but not toe-crushing. A pair of dancing shoes should be comfortable and functional.

The first time you buy a pair, it is recommended that you go to a store and try on the shoes in person. You can find the proper fit and style with the help of an experienced salesperson. Once you find out what you like and know what size you need, how high of a heel then you can purchase the shoes online. They will be more economical and with the brand name of “Very Fine Dance Shoes” you are sure to get the best of dance shoes.

March 10, 2009

Good Luck!

Author: lovesdancing

open.pngWell “Dancing with the Stars” is back on and it usually motivates people to try their luck at ballroom dancing. It even moves people that haven’t danced in years to start back.
If you are one to start or restart your ballroom dancing journey, make sure you are wearing ballroom dance shoes that fit you properly. If your preference is open toed dance shoes, the sandal type, your toes should hang off the end of the shoe from an eighth to a  quarter of inch.

March 9, 2009

Safety First

Author: dreams of dancing

fred.jpgBallroom dancing can be very exciting and fun, but as with anything else in life, you need to make sure you are safe and comfortable while doing it. Wearing the best open toed ballroom dance shoes will make sure you are both. Street (ordinary daily shoes, loafers, dress or even sports shoes) shoes are good for every day wear, of sitting and standing and walking about short distances. Shoes made pacifically for ballroom dancing are designed for the comfort of standing mainly on the balls of your feet and moving around the floor. They are padded where they need to be padded for that kind of wear.

Seriously, you should not ballroom dance on a regular basis without wearing the required footwear. Just as you would not do any task without the appropriate equipment.

March 3, 2009

Rules of Thumb

Author: dance freak

danced.jpgWhen I go out social dancing I follow a few rules of thumb.
The idea is for both you and your partner to have fun for the given dance. Make sure you wear ballroom dancing dance shoes. •    I only lead steps that I have mastered to a certain degree. It is not fun for your partner to try and follow a step that is led poorly. So don’t do it. Save it for practice.
•    For each of the dances I dance frequently I have a repertoire of a number of basic (or very leadable/ followable) steps. I also have a few fancy steps but I only use them when:
o    I can lead them well.
o    I think the follower can handle them.
o    and everything else has gone smoothly.
If all of the above is true I might throw in a fancy step. Usually only one per dance. If done right it will make a good impression and leave a good feeling. So the “balance I am advocating” is do the basic steps because you do them well. If conditions are right do a fancy step but there is no need to over do it. One done really well will be more fun and make a better impression than any number done poorly. This will leave your partner with a good or at least neutral feeling. Which is much better than a bad feeling. I mean you do want her to dance with you again, right? Over time you will acquire enough basic steps and fancy steps to make a dance interesting to a wide variety of partners. Simple perfection is so much better than clumsy complexity.

March 2, 2009

Don’t be rude and offensive

Author: dreams of dancing

Dancing is a social activity and therefore etiquette overrides EVERY OTHER consideration. lowheel.jpgClasses and practice sessions are one thing, dancing in public is another. We all know people who practice comp routines in public or do a samba lesson right on the dance floor while the band is playing a waltz. This is rude and offensive to other dancers in the venue. More topical is the question of being rude to our partners. I know some people who can’t STOP teaching. I don’t know why they do it but it is annoying to many followers (Or what about the followers who can’t stop back-leading or offering suggestions?) Remember that there are many people out there who are not obsessed about dance. They just like to spend a few hours every now and then moving to music, having fun. They will wear low heel ballroom dance shoes and dance to their heart. They don’t care about correct steps or proper technique or line of dance or whatever. You must first consider who you are dancing with, what their abilities and preferences are.
Remember that dancing should be fun. Don’t sweat it if you “Flub and mess up a pattern.” Do what you can, and enjoy what you do. Agree with your partner, in advance, that you’ll put fun first. Don’t make an issue of each other’s errors; those made at the ballroom are cues for what to practice later.

February 28, 2009

My mission

Author: dreams of dancing

No matter how well or how badly I dance, my mission out on the dance floordance2.jpg with a partner who has consented to dance with me is to provide them with enjoyment from our brief dance encounter. That objective should be mutual. If you have any other mission out on the dance floor in a social dance situation, review your motives. You are not out there to prove how wonderful you are, how marvelous you look or how much better you are than your partner. In a social dance situation you are dancing with and for your partner. There is a time and place for learning and it is not in the middle of a social dance floor during a social dance, even if it is requested! Refrain from doing it. Consider it as being rude. Very rude. If your new partner’s dancing is not suitable to you it is necessary that you prevail through to the end of the dance and say, “Thank you!” It is not your obligation to give her (him) a critique of their dancing ability from the dance you just experienced, no matter how bad you might feel it was.
Competitions training, seminars, mutual help sessions where everyone is there for the sole purpose of learning or improving are quite another case. It is understood that in those identifiable learning situations you are invited to offer gentle and constructive criticism to your partner. Tell them about the necessity of wearing ballroom dancing shoes while out on the floor. If you are not capable of this sort of tender, gentle & constructive criticism, let others who are better equipped handle it.

February 27, 2009

Social etiquette

Author: dreams of dancing

“Do not teach on the dance floor.” Men, it a breach of social dancing etiquette to presume that just because you lead, you know more. Ladies - do not presume to critique a guy’s lead/style/interpretation of the music or judgment. This is social dancing, not practice. If and only if, the lady (or gentleman) requests it, an area off the floor may be used to talk the lady through the step. If you can’t talk her through it, you don’t understand it well enough to teach it! ball2.jpg “If you are the type that is open to criticism, ask other dancers to help you with your dancing. Perhaps they see or feel something that you do not. It is okay to talk during a dance and you might learn something valuable at the same time other than where the person is from.” There are some people who have no plans of ever taking lessons. These people depend on sensitively made suggestions, informal intermission time lessons, and experience to become better dancers. Suggest they get a  pair of ballroom dance shoes for a more comfortable dance on the floor. Dance is a marvelous from of social interaction. It can make you many friends - or it can isolate you from the very people you would like to know. Here are some rules of the dance floor:

  • Don’t teach someone on the dance floor unless they ASK you to do so.. (Un-asked for advice is not only bad manners - it is unacceptable behavior.)
  • Don’t criticize a partner no matter how much you would like to. (Your job is to make the dance FEEL better from YOUR side. Just like LIFE the only person we can really change is ourselves.)
  • “Don’t criticize *yourself* out loud no matter how much you’d like to”. It is not enjoyable to have a partner with whom I’ve just had a blast dancing with apologize and make comments that she needs more lessons or something like that. Sometimes this happens when they made a few mistakes, usually which a bad lead had something to do with, or I’ve led them successfully through things they weren’t familiar with but they followed beautifully.
  • Dance to the understanding level of your partner to the best of you ability. Have FUN for a three minute relationship. Make your partner have fun. Put JOY in the dance and share the JOY with every partner.

February 27, 2009

Don’t Suffocate Your Feet on the Dance Floor

Author: BallroomDancer
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Foot comfort is very importance in the art of dancing. When dance partners are not wearing ladies dance shoes and men’s dance shoes, they may end up not only with blisters, but also painful feet and legs. Typically, good men’s dance shoes are black lace-up Oxfords with a flat heel for standard dances and a 1 to 2-inch heel for Latin dances.

For women, basic designs include open- or closed-toe pumps and sandals. Choose dance shoes that fit perfectly so you can become the most skillful dancer you can be. As long as you have the passion to move to the groove, there should be no stopping you … ill-fitting dance shoes included.

February 24, 2009

Newbies

Author: dreams of dancing

At many local weekly dances, all the best dancers take over one corner of the roomsocial1.jpg (like the “Cat’s Corner” of the old Savoy Ballroom) and the beginners tend to stay at the other end and dance with each other. You can see how it would be rather difficult to ask the good dancers to dance if they all hang out in a crowd and you have to barge in to even speak to them. So, make a special effort to get down to the beginners’ end every so often and ask someone for a dance. Resist falling into a clique at your local club: to outsiders, though you will be seen as the best dancers, you will also seem snobby and un-touchable.
Consider asking newbies: you were once one. Those experienced dancers who agreed to dance with you as a newbie gave you incentive (by “suffering” through with your learning) to keep going to reach a point of being a “decent dancer”. Do the same for the newbies you meet and make then feel welcome - it is an investment in your future dance partners. Remember, as a beginner you don’t know how perfectly right it feels for two people to dance as one until it happens to you for the first time. With your new ballroom dance shoes it happens sooner than expected.

February 23, 2009

Different Partners

Author: dreams of dancing

dance1.jpg“Dance with different people. Don’t fall into a bad habit or develop bad technique.” Dancing with many different partners helps. Besides practicing with your regular dance partners, go to some of the social dances that are available and mix. Everyone’s lead and follow is different, and the variations help you to become a better dancer. Dancing with someone more experienced might allow you to be more successful in trying something new or perfecting some styling. Once you learn how it feels, you can then do it with anybody. Dancing with someone less experienced than you is very good in determining if you have a good lead. This may even be more useful than dancing with someone more experienced. When you can get a less experienced dancer to successfully do a step she has never done before, you know you are doing well. If you dance only with one partner, you will never learn to lead/follow; you’ll only learn to compensate for each other’s bad habits. Always wear your low heel ballroom dance shoes if you are practicing more than an hour or two a day for more than a couple of days.

February 21, 2009

Social Dancing

Author: lovesdancing

social.jpgSocial dancing is different than professional ballroom dancing. If you take professional dancing it is harder to social dance than if you have always just social danced. It is good to social dance to learn how to dance with different partners, learn different moves, etc. But I had rather learn professional ballroom dancing. It is more like the dancing I have always dreamed of. The moves in professional ballroom dancing is more in sync with the way I feel the music than when I social dance.
Either type of ballroom dancing you choose to do, or even if you choose to do both, it is imperative that you wear ballroom dance shoes for your dancing safety. Safety is not the only reason to wear ballroom dancing shoes, they make it a lot easier on the body to make the moves and you will not tire as easily as with regular street shoes.

February 18, 2009

Finally decided?

Author: lovesdancing

So you’ve decided to learn some ballroom dancing and now realize that you need ballroom dance clothes. You’ve probably already seen ballroom dancing on TV shows such as Dancing With The Stars or in movies but you still aren’t exactly sure about what type of clothes you can and need to wear. The information below answers all those questions.
shoe.pngOut of all the clothing in ballroom dancing, the ballroom dance shoes are by far the most important. If you don’t have the right shoes, it can make the whole experience very difficult. The most important thing is that your shoes must possess leather or suede soles. However, these type of shoes should not be used elsewhere and should exclusively for ballroom dancing. The reason why you need these types of shoes is that some of the dances may involve sliding across the floor, and runners will not allow you to do this.

February 17, 2009

The Music

Author: dreams of dancing

ball1.jpgI have been a little under the weather and have not gone to a ballroom dance this week. That is really unusual for me, I almost always go the a Monday night dance party. When I miss it for one reason or the other, it really affects me. My mood is not as good and I seem like I have something that is not quite right about me. Any kind of physical activity that you do on a regular basis seems to be addictive. And maybe it really is.
When I am able to get on the dance floor and move to the music, in the arms of a man who really likes to dance, I have no worries about anything. You seem to be in a world where there is only the two of you, the music and the dance floor. You don’t hear the soft tap of your ballroom dance shoes on the floor. All you hear and feel is the music. You really are in a world where only dancers can go.

February 14, 2009

Workout!

Author: dance freak

No one really likes to workout. ball.jpgYou know, even if you have been working out for a long time, sometimes you still have to make yourself get up and do it. I even crave a good workout, at times. But what if you could workout and not even know you are working out. You are actually enjoying yourself and you hate when it ends. I think you know where I am going with this, of course it is ballroom dancing. It is one of the best workouts you can get. I really do look forward to dancing and I never have to talk myself into this “workout”. I usually don’t get real dressed up when I go ballroom dancing, but occasionally I do get dressed up and that makes it all the more interesting. I will wear something really nice and wear my open toe dance shoes. It really makes you feel like a dancer when you dress for the occasion.

February 12, 2009

Care for you Ballroom Dancing Shoe

Author: dreams of dancing

dance.jpgWith gentlemen’s and ladie’s closed-toe styles of ballroom dance shoes, the toes must be as close to the ends as possible without actually rubbing the ends. With any kind of open toe ballroom dance shoes, the toes must totally cover the soles of the shoes. In fact, it is best if the toes actually hang over the edges of the shoes by up to 1/4 inch. You will need to purchase new shoes if they have stretched so much that your feet slip inside them. When your feet are able to move inside your dance shoes, the quicker the shoes will stretch, get out of shape or totally wear out.  You may need to buy ballroom dances shoes narrow width or ballroom dances shoes wide width.
Leather shoes should be polished often and regularly so that they don’t look scuffed. In order to keep the suede soles from accumulating wax and dirt from the dance floors, you will need to brush them often. Wax buildup and dirt particles from the floor are attracted to the soft suede soles which cause them to wear out. For patent leather shoes, polish them with a silicone oil to keep them from cracking and sticking.
Do Not wear your ballroom dance shoes outside as they should be for dancing purposes only. They will wear out extremely fast and not function as well if you wear them outside. Ballroom dancing shoes are a vital part of your dance attire, and should only be used as such.

February 11, 2009

Dance Instructors

Author: lovesdancing

Most people that ballroom dance have a great sense of humor. My dance instructor makes my lessons really fun.brown.png I know that not all ballroom dance instructors would be the same, but the other instructor in the studio has a good sense of humor also. Being really good at what they do, a great personally is a big bonus to the student. When you can laugh and cut up while you are learning to dance, it seems to be easier. They are always a lot of laughter in the studio. On party nights, the dancing and the laughter go hand in hand. It is really a fun place to be.
They give you advice about what to wear in competitions and in shows. They like to wear outfits to match yours when you dance in a competition together. If you wear a brown outfit with brown ballroom dance shoes, he will wear a brown outfit with brown ballroom dance shoes for men. They also like to wear matching outfits when the two of you dance in a show together. Ballroom dance instructors are great people, go out and find a good one.

February 10, 2009

Two Left Feet?

Author: dreams of dancing

fred.jpgIf everyone that even remotely thought they might like to learn how to do ballroom dancing would get out and do it, I would be a lot happier and so would they. You see, there is a shortage of male ballroom dancers. Men just assume they cannot dance. I’ve heard comments like “I have two left feet”, “I’m a clutch”, etc. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Men are usually more physically adaptable than women are. Men that play golf or go to the YMCA to work out or anything like would probably be really good at ballroom dancing. I have talked my brother-in-law and my nephew into taking lessons and they both thought they would hate it and that they would be no good. I even thought my brother-in-law would not be any good. But guess what, they both love it and they both were very good at it.
Men have another advantage over women. Their ballroom dance shoes come in heel heights no higher than 1.5 inches and most are just 1″. They are real good considering that women normally dance in nothing shorter than 2.5 inch heels. Men also normally do not need to have but 2 or 3 colors of shoes, black, brown and maybe white. Women may not need more, but we sure love having a pair of every color that we have clothes to wear them with, and some that we do not have clothes to wear with them ;-). You get the point. Women love their red ballroom dance shoes in 3-inch heels, along with every other color of the spectrum.

February 9, 2009

Colorful Shoes

Author: dreams of dancing

5008mirage-silver-sparkle-silver-leather.jpgBallroom dance shoes can be really gorgeous shoes or just practical shoes or some times both. The practice shoes are made to be practical because you wear them a lot, so they need to be really comfortable. The standard ballroom dance shoe is really pretty and it is also very comfortable. For me I wear the higher heels, 2.5 or 3-inch heels and this is very appealing. But if you wear heels that high for very many hours a week, your feet will hurt, no matter how comfortable the shoe. That is why traditionally, women wear the lower heeled shoe for practice and higher heels for actually dancing.
The shoes you wear in a show should really match what you are wearing. Shoes come in enough different colors to match any color of dress, gown, or outfit you can buy. There are yellow, pink, and even mirage ballroom dance shoes. The mirage color is an array of multiple colors. It is really a pretty shoe and the different colors will go with any shade of the base color.

February 5, 2009

Practice makes perfect.

Author: dreams of dancing

c1644-black-nubuck-leopard-satin.jpgThe simple joy of ballroom dancing is absolutely amazing to me. Since I was a small child, I have dreamed of dancing the waltz in the arms of my love. Well, I have settled with just dancing it with a really good dancer. I feel almost as strong about the tango. Both dances, to me, have every emotion that is involved in a human relationship. I have been taking ballroom dance lessons for about eighteen months. I have gotten a lot better at both dances, but not quite where I want to be. I was in a show at the studio where I take lessons. The owner, who is also an instruction, choreographed the dance for me and he incorporated both the waltz and tango into the choreograph. I really had a great time performing this show and hope to do more in the future.
I have also gone through one weekend of competitions. I most certainly did not do what I had hoped. But then I was only dancing for about six months when I was in the competition. You also need to wear the proper clothing to get the attention of the judges in a competition. When practicing for the competition, you will be dancing a couple of hours a day three to five days a week. To keep your feet from getting really tired, you need practice ballroom dance shoes. They are not as high heeled and are a solid shoe from toe to heel to stabilize your feet more. It is always wise to have these shoes when you do a lot of dancing in a short period of time. Taking care of your feet is a must to be a dancer.

February 3, 2009

Sexy shoes!

Author: dreams of dancing

sh.pngBallroom dancing consist of more than 15 different dances. Each one distinct in its own way. But they are all fun and challenging. The waltz and cha cha are probably the more popular dances but most of the others are just as satisfying. Dances like the swing and rumba are considered to be Latin or rythmn dances and you can buy shoes specifically made for these dances. Latin dance shoes are considered to be just a little more, should I say, sexy than standard ballroom shoes. I like the open toed with just a small opening in the toe. If that opening is too big my feet seem to slip through the end, but a lot of women like the toe like that. I do not think my feet actually slip through, they just make me think they could. Try both and see which you like the best.

February 2, 2009

Lightweight With Added Padding

Author: BallroomDancer

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The ballroom dance shoe is lighter in weight than regular shoes.  They have added padding in the insole so your feet remain comfortable while dancing.  You can’t have heavy, clumpy shoes when dancing the waltz or the cha-cha.  You need to be as light as possible.  These shoes have suede soles and that is the recommended material for ballroom dancing.

There are different styles, sizes and colors.  And you don’t have to worry about the width of your feet because they have regular, narrow and wide widths.  Anybody who is into dancing can grab his or her perfect pair of dancing shoes right now.  And if you are not yet into dancing, go ahead and try it.  It could be the best thing you can do for your wife or husband.  Now you can dance during parties.

February 2, 2009

Comortable Dancing Shoes Found Online

Author: BallroomDancer

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It is so easy to find your perfect pair of dance shoes online.  Just go online and check out the different sites that offer dance shoes.  There is an assortment of colors and styles you can choose from.  So, you won’t go to your next dancing session wearing sneakers.

Your dance shoes have to fit perfectly.  You will really be on your toes for a while when you go dancing so your shoes have to be very comfortable.  And they are very stylish so that they will really go with your outfit and costumes.  You can now go dancing in style whether you are in competition or just dancing for fun and exercise.

February 2, 2009

Men dancers

Author: dance freak

mena.pngMost men have been conditioned to believe that they are not good dancers. They say things like “I have two left feet” or “I have no rhythm”. When in reality they can be and are as good as and in some cases better than women when dancing. They need to get over the old things that were put in their heads. When I watch a man ballroom dance, I am awestruck. It amazes me that more men do not get out there and ballroom dance.
Men can buy shoes in any color just as women, brown ballroom dance shoes or white. Black is the traditional, but tries to buy something that makes you stand out in the crowd. If you really want to make an impression on that special lady in your life, learn  ballroom dancing. You will be amazed at the pride she will have while dancing with you.

January 31, 2009

Professional dancers

Author: dance freak

men2.pngIt is great watching professional dancers ballroom dance. They put in a lot of hours practicing the dance. They choreograph there own steps to every song they dance to in a show. It is really a blessing to get the honor of watching the results of all their hard work.
They get professionally made outfits and usually buy expensive dance shoes. They really don’t have to pay that much for their shoes. You can get men’s ballroom dance shoes at a very decent price on the web. Even the professionals use these sites to buy their shoes, now. They realize that these shoes are as good as the really expensive shoes and cost a lot less.

stress1.jpgWe all have so much on our plates to do through out the week. It is really hard to do the things that we just plan enjoy. We have work that takes up to 12 hours a day, you know, getting up and getting ready to go to work and then the driving there and back home, and the hour for lunch that you don’t get paid for, but have to take. After work, there is the maintaining of the household, it may be cooking, cleaning, or fixing things that have broken. If you have time off during the week and/or daylight hours, you are normally taking care of house, school, doctor or other business with businesses that are only open during the hours you are normally at work. In addition, having children or aging parents or other aging family members is a big part of most of our lives.
You know something that will help you to totally relax and forget about all these things for an hour or two a week is ballroom dancing. If you can go more often, that is great, but we all need something in our lives were we can turn to help us get life back into prospective at least once a week. You know with all the money we have to throw out, you can get your discount ballroom dance shoes on the web at a great price and cut out a lot of shopping time, too. You will not have to deal with all of the aggravating traffic or the weather. The price is normally better than what you can get in the specialty stores. So, what are you waiting for? Get your ballroom dance shoes and go dancing!

January 29, 2009

Keep your spirits up!

Author: lovesdancing

It seems with all of the businesses that are closing, we need to do something to keep people’s spirit up. If we keep our own up, then it will help to keep the spirit up of those around us. Ballroom dancing is the perpect way to keep your spirit up and if you can get others to join you, then there will be more people to keep other’s spirit up.
ball.jpgGet up in the morning with a positive attitude and live your day in a positive manner. Do not let the pessimist and sour pusses get you in a negative mood. When they are in a bad mood, they want nothing more than to have company, so they try to get you in a bad mood with them.
Introduce them to ballroom dancing and change their attitude instead of them changing yours. Go to a club that is all about ballroom dancing. There are probably several in your area. There are places for couples only and places for everyone. Get a pair of two and one half inch heel shoes for the lady and a pair of ballroom dance shoes for men for the gentleman. Go out and ballroom dance and keep yourselves and others spirit up everyday.