Whatever reasons you have for dancing, you will end up with the same dilemma: what type of dance class should you attend? Here are the common types of dance and the sorts of things you will be expected to learn - just choose one that suits your personality, aspirations and physical aptitude and you'll soon be on the way to being the belle of the ballroom.

Dancing - a good form of exercise

There are many available dance studios that offer lessons on various dance styles. The common dances taught are Latin which includes the Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive, and street Latin such as Salsa, Merengue, and Mambo. They also teach dancing styles such as Freestyle, Classical Ballroom and Modern Ballroom, Waltz, Ballet, Boot Scootin', Belly Dancing and Pole Dancing.

Dancing for kids - what are some good dances for children to learn

Dancing comes naturally to most children. It seems instinctive for toddlers to mimic dancing in a public display or on a visual medium such as television. Turn on some music, make some moves, and children are all too keen to join in. Take dancing, add lively music and plenty of bright colours, and you have the standard formula for today's most successful pre-school children's television programs, DVDs and live performances.

Non-traditional dance styles

Every culture has its dance styles. Indigenous Australian, native American, African tribal, European folk, Asian, Middle eastern, Pacific islander - these are all traditional dance styles, most often designed to tell a story.

Bridal Waltz - learning a few moves for your wedding

There are many available dance studios that offer lessons on various dance styles. The common dances taught are Latin which includes the Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba and Jive, and street Latin such as Salsa, Merengue, and Mambo. They also teach dancing styles such as Freestyle, Classical Ballroom and Modern Ballroom, Waltz, Ballet, Boot Scootin', Belly Dancing and Pole Dancing.

It's what every bride or groom dreads - fluffing the bridal waltz in front of everyone on your wedding day! Dance schools offer the solution to embarrassment, from a one hour, last-minute lesson, to an extensive package. The first step is simple - choose a song that means the most to you both. Or mix it up with a combination of several songs.

The traditional bridal waltz usually involves three lessons. Or jazz it up a bit, with a package of dancing lessons to add to the waltz, for example the romantic rumba (a.k.a. the dance of love), a sensuous salsa, a quickstep, a foxtrot, or some jive. Typical wedding dance tuition usually involves three one-hour lessons. But some packages go up to 20 one-hour lessons and include partner spinning, dipping and lifting, and that ingredient you need most, confidence.

Bridal dance tuition prices vary, but as a rough guide expect to pay at least $50 per couple for a one-hour group lesson or $100 per couple for a private lesson; four one-hour group sessions for $160; extended packages tend to start at about $65 an hour. Call your local dance school for a guide to tuition prices in your area.

Greg Hackett

30 June 2012

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