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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Social dance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing.
Fad dances are dances which are characterized by a short burst of popularity, while Novelty dances typically have a longer-lasting popularity based on their being characteristically humourous or humour-invoking, as well as the sense of uniqueness which they have.
Street dance is an umbrella term used to describe dance styles that were originally danced mostly at night clubs or outside in the streets, mainly because of their social nature that encourages performance and battles.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Social-dance   (905 words)

  
 About
The dancing at the parties may include waltzes, hambos, schottisches, set dances, and mixers, as well as regional dances whose styles are particular to the area from which they come.
Dance classes are taught each week on a beginning, intermediate and advanced level and before most bi-monthly dance parties.
One can learn the basics of partner dances, or some of the figure dances that are performed or some of the fun variations of polka, schottis, or waltz that abound.
skandia-folkdance.org /About/about.html   (435 words)

  
  Glossary of partner dance terms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When indicating a direction of movement during a dance, the term "center" means the direction perpendicular to the LOD pointing towards the center of the room.
In contrast, the CPB during normal dancing (heads up, feet down on the floor) is always at the same place of the dancer body, although defined in a loose way: it is said that the CPB is in the general area of the solar plexus.
In describing the detailed technique in Standard and Smooth dances (Waltz, Tango,...) it is agreed that in figures where the moving foot doesn't stop at the support foot a step begins (and the previous step ends) at the moment when the moving foot passes the support foot.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glossary_of_partner_dance_terms   (3498 words)

  
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Partner dancing is a great way to blend exercise and recreation because a person can raise their heart rate up to 60 to 70 percent of its maximum.
One reason for participating in partner or touch dancing is the sheer joy of moving rhythmically in unison with a partner to music, regardless of a person's age.
The waltz developed from early folk dances and the roots are firmly implanted in dances from Germany and Austria, as early as the seventeenth century.
www.sportsci.org /encyc/drafts/Ballroom_dance.doc   (1629 words)

  
 Dances
When "Dancing for Busy People" was being written, the problem was not only what to include in the over 400 dances printed in the book, but also what to leave out in order to have a book of a reasonable size.
Some dances are done with all of the lines of three facing the same direction in a big circle around around the hall.
Dances in a Sicilian circle formations can be called in the same style as squares or prompted like contra dancing.
www.d4bp.com /dances.html   (1476 words)

  
 Cat's Corner Swing Dance and Lindy Hop in Montreal
Swing is a partner dance, where the couple consists of a leader and follower, who share a connection.
The Charleston originally developed as a solo performance dance in the brothels and speakeasies of the day, but was adapted into a partner dance sometime during the 1930s.
Dancing with a new partner is a study in flexibility and calibration.
www.catscorner.ca /v2/English/Articles/WhatsNew/SwingDance.html   (1452 words)

  
 AAA Dances.com
Dance classes taught by Mary Manzella, National Swing Dance Champion, for both new and experienced dancers in 3 locations: Encinitas, Point Loma, and College Area of San Diego.
SDSD is a non-profit corporation that supports and encourages both social and competitive partner dancing.
The San Diego Swing Dance Club was established in 1970, and has since grown to one of the largest clubs in the West with 700 active members of all ages.
www.dances.com   (414 words)

  
 A typical evening at BIFD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Dance instruction usually starts around 7:30, it may be a little later depending on when people arrive and if it is a couple dance.
Dances are categorized as either line or partner dances.
The dances taught are either new ones learned by our members at workshops or elsewhere, or dances in our repertoire that have been requested to be re-taught (if it hasn't been taught recently and not many people know it).
bcn.boulder.co.us /arts/bifd/bifdtypical.html   (408 words)

  
 Learn to dance Salsa, Swing, Latin, and Ballroom with Milind Bhat - Twin Cities, Minnesota
Partner dancing is all the rage today, and I will teach you the turns and the spins to the hottest partner dances in my group lessons.
You will discover how easy it is to lead/follow your partner, and to move in perfect partnership, as you show off on the dance floor.
Ballroom dances are easy to learn and are a good introduction to a variety of dances.
www.geocities.com /twincitydance   (832 words)

  
 In dance circle, woman finds herself surrounded by faith -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY
Virginia Miller: A leader of the Albany chapter of Dances of Universal Peace and a member of the Black Catholic Apostolate in Albany.
I moved to this area seven years ago when a friend, John Knutsen, was starting a new dance circle, which is a group of people standing in a circle.
We dance regularly at the Unitarian Universalist Society in downtown Albany.
www.timesunion.com /AspStories/story.asp?storyID=543072   (603 words)

  
 Randy S. Carter - Dance Directions - F.A.Q.
Partner dancing is most commonly referred to as "Social dancing" which is clearly a more accurate description.
Partner dancing is one of the most utilized skills people learn.
Dancing builds social skills and confidence that is simply priceless throughout a lifetime.
members.aol.com /dancedirections/dancedirections/faq.html   (1068 words)

  
 Notes on Choreography for Duple Minor Improper Contra Dances by Cary Ravitz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Diagramming a dance is useful to verify that it works, to determine where people should be at various parts of the dance, and to explain the dance to others.
I like dances where you spend most of the dance with your partner, dances where you split time with partner, neighbors, and trail buddies, and dances where you spend most of the dance with neighbors and trail buddies and return to your partner for a balance and swing.
To me, a partner swing is essential for a good dance, and a partner balance and swing or gypsy and swing is desirable.
www.concentric.net /~ravitz/dance/chor.shtml   (6582 words)

  
 Berkeley Folk Dancers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
It is a group of nearly 200 people of all ages who enjoy doing a great variety of folk dances.
Dances are drawn from Europe, the British Isles, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, the USA and other places.
New dances are introduced every year, so members experience ongoing learning challenges as well as the pleasure of doing familiar dances.
host18.hrwebservices.net /~myjackp   (186 words)

  
 RJ Dance Studio, Quality Fun Natural Dance Instruction, Willamette Valley Dance Connection, Salem Oregon<
While dancing is an excellent forum in which to socialize and meet people, a single partner, needs to evaluate the reason(s) for attending dances and classes in the first place.
Understanding the differences between the dances as well as their similarities is what blends music and dancer together.
Dances and classes are a great place to catch colds, the flu and other bugs.
www.rjdance.com /pg-faqs.htm   (1671 words)

  
 Bob's Favorite C/W Dances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Choreographed partner dances, again as the name implies, are performed as a couple, but are done to a choreographed step sequence.
These dances are usually flowing and graceful, and all dancers on the floor are performing them in sync, which often adds to the beauty of the dance.
The dances normally begin with the first beat of the first verse of a song and are repeated over and over until the music fades.
www.smart.net /~bobc/dances.htm   (471 words)

  
 Formats of Country Dance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Multiple country dances to the same song at the same time Multiple country dances at the same time to the same song, are a salvation to country dance.
Experienced dancers get to do their higher level dances at the same time, practice what they have learned and to show off a little what they have learned and what beginners can look forward to.
Multiple dances become much more important if you are having a large dance and drawing from a large geographical area.
www.hillbillyrick.com /Articles/danceat.htm   (708 words)

  
 Instructional Ballroom Dance Videos
Choose from three simple dance styles and routines (Waltz, Slow Dance, or Rumba) Kyle and Susan have put together three lovely, but simple, routines that are guaranteed to make you look and feel great on your very special day with their easy-to-follow instruction.
Line Dancing: Wiley Hicks, a 3-time national country dance champion with a Masters Degree in Performing Arts and 25 years as a professional instructor/choreographer, shows you the real moves and the style and grace necessary for great country partner dancing.
Although she has primarily been involved in partner dancing, she feels that all good dancers should be able to shine in any situation, and Ultimate Line Dancing gives you the freedom to dance with all the ones you love!
www.activevideos.com /ballroom.htm   (3674 words)

  
 Dance descriptions
Circles: dance 7's and 3's to the right, then throw the center person out, then back to the left with 7's and 3's to form a line and start over.
Partners take both hands and dance a complete circle around the other couple to finish where they started, facing the other direction.
The first figure is: dance a promenade around with your partner for 8 bars, finishing in a line--men facing men on the inside, with the women behind the men, facing in.
www.nonvi.com /sm/dance_list.html   (1768 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Video: Christy Lane's Learn the Dances of the 70's (1997)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The freestyle section is short, but there is enough to learn in the line dance section and couples dancing section to really give you a feel of those wonderful dances of this decade.
Her constant contact with members of the dance community keeps her on the cutting edge of dance trends.
Also included are some solo dances and the ever popular partner dances, the Street Hustle and the Latin Hustle.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6304467028?v=glance   (829 words)

  
 Ballroom Dancing and How to Become a Star
Ballroom dance, refers collectively to a set of partner dances, which originated in the Western world and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe.
While historically ballroom dance may refer to any form of formal social dancing as recreation, with the eminence of dancesport in modern times the term has become much narrower in scope, usually referring specifically to the International Standard and International Latin style dances (see dance groupings below).
When taking a partner on the floor to dance, try warming her up by some nice easy basics first and gradually move up the level of patterns after feeling out whether the partner you are dancing with is ready to follow the more advanced moves.
www.squidoo.com /ballroomdancingstars   (963 words)

  
 Dances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Below is a list of the dances we teach in classes, with a brief description of each one.
It is the only common partner style dance where the man and woman's footwork has no relationship to each other.
Relatively new, this dance is designed for music too slow for any thing else but the "wobble." This is one of the most popular dances for wedding couples.
www.icehouse.net /jonhansen/Dances.htm   (820 words)

  
 UC Ballroom Dancers - FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
UCBD teaches dances in many of the areas of partner dancing, especially International style, American style, and the most-popular club partner dances.
American-style dances, though they usually use the same music as their International counterparts, are more informal, with lots of tricks and open-partner moves like underarm turns and twirls, and even lifts.
If you're new to ballroom dance and are primarily interested in picking up a few moves to use at parties or other social events, our Wednesday night social dance lessons are for you.
www.ocf.berkeley.edu /~ucbd/FAQ.html   (1389 words)

  
 Welcome to Argonaut Online
Contra events feature partner dances, but arriving with a partner is not required, because everyone dances with everyone else.
One key feature that every contra dance of this genre has is a “caller”: one who calls out and explains each dance step.
In fact, dancing is not the only thing that the society has done at the schoolhouse.
www.argonaut.uidaho.edu /archives/022004/art1.html   (642 words)

  
 City of Anaheim - Adult Dance - Summer 2003
Join the hottest dance craze in the country as you learn the East Coast Swing from the Big Band era, and the versatile West Coast Swing.
Dances in each session will be selected from Waltz, Tango, Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Rumba, Night Club Two Step and Samba.
This class is designed to choreograph and teach a first dance that will be a memorable part of your wedding day.
www.anaheim.net /article.asp?id=65   (485 words)

  
 Princeton Country Dancers
PCD holds regular Wednesday night dances from 8-10:30 pm in Princeton, NJ (beginners are welcome to attend the introductory workshop at 7:40).
Traditional dances of the United States and England (usually contra dances, occasionally English country dances) are taught, with live music.
Dances are chiefly held at the Suzanne Patterson Center in Princeton, NJ -- but double check the schedule for each dance!
www.princetonol.com /groups/pcd   (254 words)

  
 Waltz etcetera: Waltz and other partner dances in Seattle
Dancing every Monday, 7:30-9:30 pm, at our dance hall
We love traveling dances, and aim to keep a traveling lane open at all times.
We offer an intermediate or advanced dance class during the hour before the dance; these classes are generally not drop-in classes, except in the summer.
www.waltzetc.com   (337 words)

  
 Northwest Dance Network - Learn Swing and Other Partner Dances!
Please bring a snack or sweet to share.
If you and a friend, who is new to Northwest Dance, sign up —— you both get your class for that session for $15 off!
We're always looking for creative ways to save money (so we can spend it on more and better dance experiences for you!), so we're planning to replace our printed, mailed flyers with an electronic flyer later this fall.
www.nwdance.net   (733 words)

  
 LINE DANCE LIST   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Due to popular request, we now have a separate listing for partner/couples dances.
While we have tried to include as many of the choreographers as possible, we still have a number of dances choreographed by "Unknown".
If you are looking for a particular dance, just click on the appropriate letter to take you directly to that section.
hometown.aol.com /pbrown4715   (173 words)

  
 M.I.B. Partner Dances
Having A break from Partner dancing in Aug
Now I know Nice slow dance which looks nice on the dance floor
Westcoasting Still Waiting to hear what the couple's think to this dance.
www.mib-linedance.co.uk /partnerdances.html   (215 words)

  
 Partner Dances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
A Selection of Dances that are danced in Ocala and around the Country!
These dances are provided to share with other dancers !
We look forward to having you visit with us!
www.cwdancing.com /partner.htm   (32 words)

  
 Rita's Dances
Here are dance step sheets that Rita has collected from others and has taught during her classes.
April's Fool - 64 count, partner - circle dance
TK Cha Cha - 64 count Partner Dance
www.ritascountrykickers.com /cdance.html   (1089 words)

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