Author Archives: Monica

Social Ballroom dancing is one of life’s rare opportunities for pure fun. It is important to remember, however, that social Ballroom dancing is a social activity which requires interpersonal as well as physical grace. Being a considerate and thoughtful dance … Continued

We spend a lot of time learning and perfecting the technique of Ballroom and Latin dancing. But, actually the mastering of the skills of Ballroom dance are all aimed towards one goal – being able to express the music with your … Continued

Flexing or softening your knee joints well is essential to becoming a great Ballroom dancer… But you need to make sure this doesn’t create undue wear and tear, or knee pain.When flexing your knees make sure that your knee flexes right … Continued

Lifting your arms to create a frame for your partner can cause you to lift your shoulders as well … And you do not want to lift your shoulders!Lifting your arms to take up Ballroom or Latin hold with your partner … Continued

The Slow Foxtrot is the most challenging of the Ballroom dances… Particularly because of the “Slow” beat…   Learning how to dance the slow beat in Slow Foxtrot will make all the difference to the way you feel, look and … Continued

New Vogue Dancing is one of the three Dancesport Styles in Australia, the other two being Ballroom (sometimes called Modern or Standard) and Latin American. Put simply, New Vogue Dancing is an uniquely Australian style of sequence Ballroom dancing. What … Continued

Finding the rhythm in Slow Foxtrot music can be a challenge… But learning how to count Slow Foxtrot music is essential to dance it well…   Take a look at this video to help you practice how to count, and … Continued

Finding the rhythm in Rumba music can be a challenge… But learning how to count Rumba music is essential to dance it well…   Take a look at this video to help you practice how to count, and then head … Continued

Dance the Ballroom Tango and look like a professional dancer with these 5 tips! Ballroom Tango is the most passionate of the Ballroom dances…   And if you can master these tips- you’ll be able to feel and create the distinctive … Continued

But using these simple tips – you can commence feeling the music with your body and look and feel more sexy with Rumba Hip Action in your dancing. Firstly,  everyone can do hip action, and most of us have actually done … Continued

Ballroom dance jealousy is an all to common phenomenon…And it can seriously affect both your relationship with your life partner and also your enjoyment of your ballroom dancing.  Many married people choose to pursue Ballroom without their husband or wife, and … Continued

Ballroom dance can be challenging to master, but follow these tips to fast track your improvement.Practice – don’t just rehearseTake medal classesTake as many private dance lessons as you can affordFind a dance partnerCompete in DancesportListen to what your teacher … Continued

Here’s quick run down on what type of Ballroom you should try – depending on your personality and you goals.Social Ballroom -this type of class is aimed at students  wanting to learn to dance at social events.  To be able … Continued

It’s common to admire Ballroom and Latin American champions as they dance and pass off their extraordinary dancing as ‘talent’.  But you couldn’t be more wrong.  Read below and find out how much you should practice Ballroom dancing.Underestimating the amount … Continued

Ballroom dancing can keep your marriage alive.  Picture the two of you out at a dinner dance. A slow, romantic song comes on and there’s a little dance floor in the corner, dark and beckoning.  An elderly couple take the … Continued

 It has been known for a long time that Ballroom dancing is a beneficial activity in regards to health. But only recently has the correlation between health and Ballroom dancing been seriously studied, and there are more than just the physical benefits! … Continued

  Says no one – EVER.What I hear more often than not is a desire that students wished they had started earlier – even as children   – as they grow to love the exercise, movement and creativity this activity allows. But … Continued

 No (it just looks like she is!)    1 Even though it looks suspiciously like the lady is leaning well back in Ballroom dancing, and you wonder if she gets a sore neck, back or even how she moves that way … Continued

 Cause we think they’ll love it…!    1 The thought of learning to dance is not fun for everyone…Even though we might love the idea of Ballroom and Latin dancing, our partners might be less enthusiastic. Here are some tips to … Continued

 It’s not what you think…    1 This article is a little bit of tough love for anyone who truly wants to learn dance – so I hope you take it in the right spirit…I’ve never told anyone this before – … Continued

Click here to head to our Modern Waltz playlist and see if you can count for yourself! Monica is the director of Dancesport Kingdom in Lilydale, a Ballroom champion and also an AMEB Grade 8 pianist. “A musical understanding is essential … Continued

Click here to head to our Jive playlist and see if you can count for yourself! Monica is the director of Dancesport Kingdom in Lilydale, a Ballroom champion and also an AMEB Grade 8 pianist. “A musical understanding is essential to … Continued

Why don’t you head to our Cha Cha Cha playlist and see if you can count for yourself! Monica is the director of Dancesport Kingdom in Lilydale, a former Ballroom champion and also an AMEB Grade 8 pianist. “A musical … Continued