Dancing

Springfield Mo Swing dancing and Hustle class

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Swing Springfield is holding a Swing N Salsa night at Bruno's

Come on out for the dancing, great food and even better company.

This wee focusing on the Hustle, so if you want to widen your dance skills and improve your swing dancing stop by and pick up a few more hot moves...

Spring Ball 2008 - Ballroom Dancing Springfield April 5

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Feel like dancing? The annual Spring ball is this Saturday April 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Vandivort's Grande Ballroom.

Ballroom Dancing at its best! Come join us for a great evening filled with waltz, foxtrot, tango, and even some swing. Top that off with good food and friends this will not be a fool's night out.

The Spring Ball benefits go to the Family Violence Center in Springfield MO

Charity Ball- April 2008 Ballroom Dance at the Grande Ballroom

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The first charity ball of the year. Get out your ball gowns and tuxes, well maybe not that fancy but with all the rest of the trimmings, food, dancing, fun, and maybe even some new dance partners.

If you enjoy ballroom dancing from waltz to cha-cha, even Tango come join us on the dance floor and help out the Family Violence Center.

Foxtrot Dance Class Series at the Grande Ballroom

Anyone looking for an excellent opportunity to learn foxtrot needs look no further! Join us in discovering a dance that captures an ageless sophistication and suave appeal. When thinking of the foxtrot, think of the lighthearted yet classy flavor of Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., or Michael Buble. Learn how to maneuver around a dance floor with grace and ease or add some technique, style, and a few new step patterns to your repertoire.

For more information, check out www.DanceWithMe.us today!

February Swing Springfield Workshops with Austin Murrey

Swing Dancing opportunity! Come see what fun west coast swing dancing is. Whether it's your first time, you're looking to improve your dance and learn more patterns and technique, or you just want a fun dance party to join in, this is the event for you!

Swing Springfield will be hosting Austin Murrey for a swing workshop and party weekend on February 16th, 2008, at Step by Step Ballroom Dance Studio, 1722 S. Glenstone #G.

Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.

Benefits of Ballroom Dancing

Dancing can bring about a wide range of physical and mental benefits, including:

  • Healthier heart and lungs
  • Stronger muscles
  • Stronger bones and a reduced risk of osteoporosis
  • Better coordination, agility, and flexibility
  • Improved balance and enhanced spatial awareness
  • Increased physical confidence
  • Improved mental functioning
  • Improved emotional well-being
  • Help counteract unwanted weight gain
  • Stress management
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sociability
  • Strengthen intimate relationships

Visit www.DanceWithMe.us for more details!

White Christmas Ball

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Christmas, just the mere word can bring back fond memories of previous Christmas’ as well as filling your mind with all sorts of wonderful new ideas, just waiting to become a favorite memory.

Ballroom Dancing-A Great Stress Buster

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Many of us deal daily with the stress of life. Be it bills, our jobs, or even families. Sometimes it is great just to get out and do something different. How about Ballroom dancing? Yes that I said ballroom dancing. There is a increasing interest in dancing lately with all the "real" shows such as Dancing with the stars etc. SO why not join in. Being a great stress-buster is the main psychological advantage of dancing but an additional reason is it is fun....

Importance of the First Dance

One of the greatest things the couple shares on their first day as man and wife is their first dance. This dance is traditionally symbolic of the couple starting their new journey together as one. The first dance is something they will share for the rest of their life. Unlike many relics of their wedding day, the dance they share will only grow as the bonds of love, trust, and communication grow between the couple for the rest of their life together. Learning to dance together teaches the couple to work together, it exposes their weakness and strengths to each other. The couple must learn to face challenges together in learning new patterns and dance technique together, and they will face frustrations as well as discover triumphs together. In the end, they will learn to connect on a much deeper and more intimate level as well as share a new and fun activity that gives them both a sense of trust and accomplishment with themselves and each other. It is a truly unique endeavor and one that is worthwhile of any and all married couples. With dancing together, you learn to share and to trust, while still having fun, enjoying each other's company, and being active together. Very few activities the couple will undertake will be as interactive or as intimate as dancing together, and very few activities will be as enjoyable for both the husband and wife.

For information on where you can learn how to dance for your first dance to enjoy making the most of your wedding day, please visit www.1stDance.us, or for continuing to learn dancing beyond what you learned for your own first dance, please visit www.DanceWithMe.us for information on private dance instruction, ballroom dance lessons, group classes, dance parties, and other dance opportunities. Plus, you will be able to register for dance events and workshops as well as purchase dance videos to learn more about dancing in the comfort of your own home!

Swing Springfield's December West Coast Swing Workshops and Party!

Will Carlton and Stevie Young, visiting professional swing dance instructors, competitors, and judges, will be teaching a swing dance class that goes beyond the basics and will explore more intermediate concepts, patterns, and techniques to add to your west coast swing repertoire.

At 7pm, Will and Stevie will continue with more advanced techniques, patterns, and styling for really taking your west coast swing to a new level. Come learn some of the latest, hottest techniques and concepts from two of the hottest west coast swing pros in the country!

From 8pm on, we will have the best swing dance in town to the best mix of swing music! Come join in the fun and join the largest swing dancing club in Springfield for a great night of swing dancing!

Register for this event early to take advantage of pre-registration discount! Visit www.DanceWithMe.us today to pre-register for the west coast swing dance workshops and swing party, or to purchase any of our swing dance videos.