Time and time again, I hear from my clients that they have no rhythm. Needless to say, I eagerly, yet happily, disagree with them because it is just not true – we all have a sense of rhythm! Our breathing, our heartbeat, both function around a set beat, or...
Social dancing can be described as non-competitive ballroom and Latin dancing. Ballroom and Latin styles include dances like Salsa, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Rumba, and many more. The nice thing about social dancing that it is intended to be used at various, yet practical functions: wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, and...
Use it, or Lose It: Dancing Shows to Benefit Memory Loss Population There is the popular phrase, If you don’t use it, you lose it”. This saying has stuck around because it has been an important take-away from multiple studies, including the New England Journal of Medicine report on...
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...
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,...
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...
Why Men Should Ballroom Dance.