Dance articles
Tips, stories & the joy of dancing
Friendly, no-pressure reads for anyone curious about ballroom and Latin dance — whether you’re sizing up your first lesson or already on the floor.
Does Dancing Make You “Smarter”? How Dance Trains Your Brain, Body, and Confidence
See how ballroom and Latin dance in St. Petersburg, FL can sharpen memory, build confidence, and improve coordination. Free first lesson at Dance Passion.
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10 Tips for Social Dance Etiquette
Ten quick tips for social dance etiquette — asking, respect, rotation, dress, and saying no — so you feel at ease on any dance floor.
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Passion in Pictures
Photographer Joe Gaudet on chasing the decisive moment in ballroom and Latin dance — an interview for Dance Passion.
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How I Can Get Better at Ballroom Dancing
Practical tips to get better at ballroom dancing — from lessons and practice to posture, timing, partnering, and patience.
Read → 10 Things To Do After Your First Ballroom Dance Class
Ten simple things to do after your first ballroom dance lesson — from when to practice to what to listen for — to help your next lessons go further.
Read → 10 Fresh Wedding First Dance Songs | Dance Passion
Looking for a first dance song that feels personal and not overplayed? Here are 10 warm wedding song ideas from Dance Passion in St. Petersburg, FL.
Read →Wheelchair Dancing
What wheelchair dancing is, its physical and social benefits, and a conversation with Ms. Wheelchair America 2016 about the joy of dancing.
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Trust a Leader Who Can Lead (Part II)
Part two: staying on time and building the frame-and-pressure connection that makes partner dancing feel effortless.
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Trust a Leader Who Can Lead (Part I)
Part one: a beginner's guide to following in partner dancing — clearing your mind, letting go, posture, and trusting your partner's lead.
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Want to Boost Your Productivity? Get Up and Dance
How dancing boosts productivity — sharper thinking, more energy, a better mood, and fewer sick days.
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Social Dance Etiquette
A friendly guide to social dance etiquette — how to ask, accept, and decline a dance, plus floor craft, hygiene, and respecting your partner — so you can step onto any floor with confidence.
Read → Dancing Has Some Serious Health Benefits
Research shows dancing can boost fitness and heart health — including a study where older adults walked faster and moved more after a four-month Latin dance program.
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Ballroom Dance Can Help Anyone Express Themselves
How ballroom dance gives anyone a creative outlet — easing stress, sharpening communication, and bringing people closer through artistic expression.
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Improve Your Relationships Through Dance
How partner dancing builds cooperation, romance, connection, and communication — strengthening relationships both on and off the dance floor.
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The Benefits of Dance for Kids
Why dance is so good for kids — physical health, social skills, focus, and self-esteem — and how it helps them grow.
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Origin of Ballroom Dances
A tour through the history of ballroom and Latin dances — waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, and more — and where each one came from.
Read →Reading is nice. Dancing is better.
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