Did you know that practice dance parties aren’t just parties?! Granted there is socializing, snacks, music, laughing, and of course, dancing! But these events are also a fantastic opportunity to both practice and learn. It is not uncommon for ballroom dance students to hold various beliefs and expectations about...
First Ballroom Dance Competition: Checklist to Success. At one point or another, we all are involved in important events in our lives: birthdays, sports tournaments, wedding anniversaries, vacations… A common thread between these events is planning: what do to before, during and after the event. And ballroom dance competitions...
Ever seen people at a ballroom class? It’s impossible to miss them. It’s been around since the 16th century and continues to make an impact, from high school dances to global competitions. One thing does stand out about ballroom and other dancing classes: most attendees are adults. Isn’t dancing something you can...
Make your 2019 Wedding One to Remember Forever With Your First Dance classes! By nature, weddings are unforgettable events. Yet there are just some parts of a wedding that stand out against others: invitation, venue, decoration, DJ… the list goes on! However, the couple’s first dance is arguably the...
Preparing for your BEST Cruise: Making your Vacation Memorable. Dance Lessons for Cruise. Illinois winters seem to be often unpredictable, especially in the Chicagoland area and at Lake Shore Dance Academy. Even though many of us experienced days where all we needed was a sweatshirt to keep us warm,...
How I came to Ballroom Dance – by Michael Dybel student of Lake Shore Dance Academy. Life throws curves sometimes, but also presents opportunities if only we keep our minds open to change. Two years ago I was challenged by several simultaneous life crises including feeling isolated and alone,...
Choosing Your First Dance Song: Top Wedding Dance Songs 2018 Now, lets talk about how to choose the perfect First Dance Song- sit back, grab a glass of your favorite wine ( grooms -beer) and here comes Lake Shore Dance Academy with help! Our Top Wedding Dance Songs of...
The Best Valentine’s Day Gift…Couple’s Social Dance Lessons! Valentine’s Day is less than three weeks away! Are you stressing out on what to get your sweetheart? Don’t wait until the last minute like last year, and the year before. You’ve already done the whole candy and flowers thing, be...
Thank You Dance Family Lake Shore Dance Academy is proud to announce being awarded The Knot’s pick for best of weddings 2019. We would like to thank all of our couples who took wedding dance classes at Lake Shore Dance Academy, it would not have been possible without them!...
Top 10 Gift Ideas for the Newly Engaged. Ballroom Dance Classes Ultimate are the Ultimate Gift. Tis the season for holiday cheer, holiday shopping and… engagements! Buying gifts for loved ones is challenging enough, but now what on earth should you get for the newly engaged?! Newly engaged couples have...