Ballroom Dance classes in Mohali and Chandigrah.

Ballroom dance is a partner dance, which are performed both competitively and socially and around the world, because of its performance and entertainment. Ballroom dancing is also extensively enjoyed on film, stage, and television.

Amazing Health Benefits of Ballroom Dancing

Weight Loss

Step2Step Dance Studio Ballroom dance classes offers hit-up workout. There’s constant workout movements in our dance studio, and each workout session will target burning your calories. As you visit regular to class you will get better and will move fast through your routine, you’ll be burning even more calories.
Here’s another health benefit of ballroom dance class that Step2Step Dance Studio provides. While you are working out in class, you’re not sitting and lying on the couch and you’re not eating which results into you’re not only burning calories, but you’re also not in-taking them!

Strength

Another great benefits of ballroom dancing classes is that they help you to make you stronger. Your feet or legs will definitely hurt after first lesson, it’s a very small price to pay-off for being stronger for your next dance class! Ballroom dancing moves your arms, feet, legs, and assure to help you to make you more lithe throughout your whole body.

Coordination

Dance is an excellent approach to improve your body structure, a better way for brain to become more conscious about parts of body all the times. This will led you toward better coordination, which will somehow help you physically react calmly and a faster reaction to unexpected situations.
When you’re looking for an exercise routine come to Step2Step Dance Studio in Mohali and Chandigarh.

Tango

The tango has its roots in Argentina, with the current version incorporating European, American, Hollywood, and competitive (dancesport) influences into the style and execution of the dance. Soon after the Argentine tango arrived in Europe, it started gaining popularity, especially in Paris. The Europeans liked the seductive music and the passionate dance, and thus, slowly their style and technique became entwined with the original version. In order to have a standardized format which would be taught in dance schools and used in competitions, the English codified their own version, which took on the name International style. This is the version used in international dancing competitions.

Viennese Waltz

The contemporary Viennese waltz is the original form of the waltz, and is a ballroom dance in the closed hold position. The waltz, which is alternately known as the English waltz and the slow waltz, is usually danced at about 90 beats per minute with three beats to the bar (the international standard of 30 measures per minute). In comparison, the Viennese Waltz is danced at about 180 beats (98-60 measures) a minute. An authentic Viennese waltz consists only of turns and change steps. In this dance, the couple frequently turns in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction, interspersed with regular steps.

Slow Foxtrot

While there is ambiguity surrounding the exact origins of the Foxtrot, the name is attributed to its presumed creator, the vaudeville actor Harry Fox. In 1914, the dance caught the attention of the famous dancing couple Vernon and Irene Castle, who contributed to its popularity. However, it was Arthur Murray who was responsible for the standardized version that emerged a little later. The Foxtrot steadily gained popularity and peaked in the 1940s as the most popular fast dance. The slow version of the Foxtrot is now accepted in International style.

Waltz

Waltz is one of the most romantic and popular ballroom dances of all time. It is considered as the ‘backbone’ of all dances on which many dances are based. It was developed as Austro-German folk dance in Germany, which was then called ‘Landler’. It is a smooth and flowing dance characterized by the rotating movements of both the dancers. It consists of the ‘rise and fall’ action that includes a three-step sequence of ‘step, slide, and step’. The steps are counted as ‘Quick-quick-quick’ or ‘1-2-3’. Because of its unique and distinguishable pattern of rhythm, it is easy to recognize and learn.

Cha cha cha

Cha cha cha is another playful and flirtatious dance style. It is passionate and energetic style that is quite similar to Rumba and Mambo. It originated in 1940s in Cuba and was developed as an adaptation of the Mambo and Rumba. It requires small steps and a lot of hip movements. It is danced in 4/4 beat and the fourth beat is split into two, giving the rhythm 2, 3, 4, and 1. Thus, five steps are danced to these four beats that becomes “One, two, cha cha cha”. The music involving this dance type is happy and creates a party-like atmosphere with 110-130 beats per minute because of its carefree and easy-going nature.

Jive

Jive is a happy and energetic dance that involves a lot of knee-lifting, bending, and hip-rocking. It is one of the fastest of the Latin dance forms, and requires lots of kicks and flicks that are well-controlled by the dancers. It is similar to East Coast Wing dance form. It first originated in the United States in the 1940s. It consists of two triple steps and one rock step. The rock step is counted as ‘1,2’ and the two triple steps are counted as ‘3 and 4’ and ‘5 and 6’. It can be danced to upbeat, swing, and rock and roll music with a tempo range of about 200 beats per minute.

Mambo

Mambo is one of the favorite dance types throughout the world because of its high energy levels and contagious rhythm. It first originated in Cuba as a combination of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American dance. It has made its place not only friendly, social competitions, but also international dance competitions and cultures. It is basically based on forward and backward movements. It requires exaggerated hip movements combined with long, sharp, and quick steps. It uses 4/4 beat. The basic beats are counted as ‘quick-quick-slow’ wherein the feet moves on the second beat and the weight shifts to the other foot on the third beat, returning to the original position on the fourth. The music here involves rhythm that is set by various percussive instruments. The tempo varies between 32-56 beats per minute.

Rumba

Rumba is dance form that tells a story between two lovers played by dancers. It is slow, romantic, and flirtatious with some serious notes as well. It originated in Cuba and was introduced in the United Sates in early 1920s. The distinctive hip movements that are required in this dance are an important part. The typical movements and sways are created by bending and straightening of the knees. The sharp eye contact between the dancers and stillness of the upper body is what increases the intensity of Rumba. The basic rhythm is ‘quick-quick-slow’ with exaggerated hip motion. The beats are 4/4 and one full step is considered complete after two sets of beats. The music tempo is about 104-108 beats per minute. This music is also sometimes enriched by using kitchen instruments such as pots, pans, and spoons.

Samba

Samba is considered as a dance of happiness and joy. It is lively and energetic. It originated in Brazil in the 19th century and was adopted as a ballroom dance only in 1930. Before it became a ballroom dance, it was mostly danced solo and is still a very popular dancer during celebrations and Carnival. A Samba dancer in Brazil is known as a Sambista. It is characterized by rapid steps that are taken on quarter beats along with the swaying and flowing motion of the dancers. The basic steps and rhythm involve fast, three-step weight changes with slight lifting of knees that is done with alternating footwork. The rhythm is ‘quick-quick-slow’ and tempo of the music is about 100 beats per minute.
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