Sequence dancing at the famous Tower Ballroom Blackpool
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Sequence Dancing at
The Wilsden Village Hall
Nr Bingley
West Yorkshire BD15 0HT
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Dancing Explained... Ballroom vs Sequence
In Ballroom dancing the man leads his partner and chooses what steps they will perform...
So
all couples on the floor are doing their own thing... When you see ballroom dancing
on
TV ( like strictly come dancing ) you are watching ‘exhibition dancing’ and this
is not typical
of ballroom dancing you would find at a social function
In Sequence dancing all couples do the same steps at the same time...
Something like
formation dancing. progressing around the floor in a ‘anti-
The sequence for most dances like the Mayfair Quickstep or Balmoral Blues etc. is
16 bars
in length... This is repeated several times during the course of the dance...
if you watch carefully
you can join in yourself... many people learn sequence dancing
this way. You will find yourself
doing sequence dances based on the Quickstep, Foxtrot,
Waltz, Rumba, Mambo, Salsa, etc...
Because all couples dance together in this way
it makes the learning process easier... For example a new dance
may be introduced
by only 1 or 2 couples but within a week or two most people will have ‘picked it
up’
Why not come along and have a look one Tuesday afternoon...
You do not need special
dance shoes just comfortable well fitting shoes with a smooth sole (not rubber etc)...
you will be made very welcome ( tea / coffee and biscuits provided ) we feel sure
you will not be disappointed
Dancing provides... Mental stimulation, Social contact
and Gentle exercise... Click for further benefits
Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler
Winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2007