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    Ballroom Dancing - Slow Fox Trot

    There are several different theories on the origin of this ballroom dance's name. The most often told story is that the dance was made popular by a young man named Harry Fox who was a vaudeville come...

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    Ballroom Dancing - The Jive

    The fastest of all the Latin dances would be the Jive. According to some sources the roots of this dance are in New York's Harlem area, others put the origin of the dance with the Negroes of the sout...

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    Ballroom Dancing - The Rumba

    Unlike all the other ballroom dances, the Rumba emphasizes ones body movements more than their footwork. The rhythm of the dance, which is emphasized by any type of percussion, drums, pots, maracas,...

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    Ballroom Dancing - The Viennese Waltz And The Quick Step

    The Viennese Waltz which was derived from the Austrian Landler is an elegant fast paced, whirling dance where the partners hold each other as if in a romantic embrace. This raised more than a few eye...

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    Brief History Of The American Ballet Theater

    I guess many of you have heard about the American Ballet Theater for this is by far one of the most well-known ballet companies in the whole world. But for those, who haven't heard about it yet, I be...

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    Choosing A Ballroom Dance For Your Wedding

    Weddings are a special time for everyone. It's a time of new beginnings for the happy couple and friends and families become witnesses to the exceptional event. With so many details that go into plann...

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    Considerations When Buying Ballet Shoes

    Ballet shoes are specially designed light footwear that can be made out of leather for durability or canvas. They are intentionally soft worn by the dancers until their bones are ossified and their mu...

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    Discount Ballet Shoes

    Looking for discount ballet shoes? Wondering where on the planet you can find the best ballet shoes possible at a discounted price? Well, if that's what bothering you now, then don't worry too much....

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    Doing The Ballet Barre Work

    Ballet is not a new form of dance, but it requires a special technique that is highly complicated like no other. To mention but one, the most recognized part of a ballet training is the ballet barre ...

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    Dresses For Ballroom Dancing

    Getting dressed for an evening on the ballroom dance floor is much different than getting ready for a night out at the club. With ballroom dancing becoming a popular American pastime, the attire is al...

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    Get In Shape With Ballroom Dancing

    Nearly everyone got caught up in the dance craze by watching "Dancing with the Stars" this past season. There's just something about the music, the dances, the level of competition, and the sarcastic ...

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    Killer Shoes? Try Ballet Boots

    Standing in ballet boots presses the calf muscles and achilles tendons into their shortest size, usually making them sore. One of the reasons that ballet boots are made is to inflict punishment on tho...

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    Latin Dance Clothing: Clothing Checklist, Style And Usage

    On one of the most best dances would never be complete without proper clothing, Latin-originated dances are one of the most demanding attires possible, this will enhance the agility and finesse of dan...

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    Modern Ballroom Dancing - Standard Waltz

    The standard Waltz is a graceful ballroom dance of turns and glides that was done in parts of Europe as early as the late 17th century and is thought by many to be the basis for many modern day dances...

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    Music For Ballroom Dancing

    When you think of ballroom dancing, you probably think of slow music being played by a violin. Centuries ago, your thoughts would have been very accurate. Ballroom dancing was originally performed to ...

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