Tips for the Father Daughter and Mother Son Dances
Just like the wedding, the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances should be unique and reflect the couple’s personality. Many times people like to highlight the more formal and loving nature of their relationships and just as many choose to express their fun and...
Student Profile Scott Thomas
By Chris Burky Scott Thomas, a retired regional sales manager with Caterpillar, father of two and grandfather of six, started his journey in ballroom dancing in January of 2015. Scott received dance lessons as a gift and quickly realized that he liked the idea...
Invalid excuses that prevent you from being your personal best
I don’t dance and neither do my friends Then it’s time to either invite your friends or find new ones. If you are interested in dancing, and your friends aren’t being supportive, there is a whole dance world waiting for you with open arms. It’s time to meet people by...
Determing Your Wedding Dance Theme
Your wedding dance is a moment to remember and should reflect your unique relationship. So, it should reflect not only you, but also your wedding theme. Look below to learn about four themes to determine what you want to convey in your wedding dance. Simple and...
5 Quick Reminders When Arguing With Your Partner
Before you blow-up, you'd do well to remember.... 1. You’re on the same team. Generally, we forget that the person we have chosen to dance with is actually there to support and help us. Simply remembering that you are working towards the same goal will ease...
Four Types of Audition Modalities
Four Types of Audition Modalities Primary tabs Trying-out with a new dance partner can be a lengthy and involved process. However, your potential partner’s first impressions of your personality, work ethic, and dance abilities are lasting ones. So when you...
A Student’s Perspective- One Year In
Most students who enter the world of ballroom dance don't enter it with the intention of competing. For most, it's the social aspect, the desire to try something new, or a way to meet new people. For others it's because their significant other drug them kicking and...
What to Look for in a Dance Partner
By Alexandra Hoffman: A Beginning Group Class Attendee 1. Make sure your partner wants to dance. While this might seem obvious to some, there are others who might do this with good intentions. Dragging someone repeatedly whether it be a spouse, significant other,...
Unspoken Rules of Taking Group Classes
By Alexandra Hoffman: A Beginning Group Class Attendee Acceptable/Encouraged Behavior · Put your phone on silent. This goes double if you’re a particularly popular person. While you ring-tone might actually be a better song than what’s playing, it’s a...
Shimmy Sway, Get Away!
Competitive Dance Instruction,Columbus Ohio Dance Plus Ballroom offers competitive instruction for kids and adults. Our DanceSport programs are based off of the DVIDA and ISTD syllabus, the nationally recognized standard for independent studios. Dancesport students...