Where to Learn Sequence and New Vogue Dancing



Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010

by Brian Akers
Greatlife Dance Club

Sequence and New Vogue dancing, though you may have never experienced it before, is an excellent way of learn to dance in sequence i.e; with everyone else doing the same sequence of steps. After seeing "Dancing with the Stars" on television," you may have decided it's time for you to get away from the TV and experience dancing in the flesh.

The first time is always the hardest and even though private instruction is just that, private, group classes are not really that intimidating. Most people you'll find in these sorts of groups are extremely encouraging and friendly. However if you're really shy then private instruction is the way to go. With all the TV coverage it's really got people saying I want to do that. Sequence and New Vogue dancing is easy to learn. You start with easy ones and then progress to the more difficult amalgamations. Since the exposure of dance in the media dancing in all types and styles has really taken off. Classes have increased dramatically and people want more. There are over one hundred sequence dances and more are being created and published via the UK, finally reaching the Australian shores. Here in Australia we have tended to take on British dancing from our early origins and have taken their dance styles through to today. Sequence dancing has taken on the same rhythms from the ballroom such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive or Swing. Some of the sequences dances to name, just a few, Georgella Blues, Saunter Together, Glen Roy Foxtrot, Georgella Blues, Mayfair Quickstep, Melody Foxtrot, Ragtime Swing, Rumba One. There are many places around Australia to learn all these dances many of these are non-profit organizations and have been going now for more than 30 years or more. They are successful in promoting the events and most attended sequence balls. Many couples drive long distances to enjoy great nights out and spend the weekends away in these beautiful cities and towns (like Ulladulla), and catching up with all their friends from Canberra, Sydney Melbourne, Brisbane Adelaide and Perth. All areas offer recreational activities and these friendly people make it a great get away for dancers to visit for the weekend after they dance their feet off at this fabulous dance balls. Other activities may include a Friday night class before their big events, this gives many people time to catch up on there busy lives before the major functions. The attendance at these events have been stronger than ever, with great music from a great bands and organized with the best leadup work, which is why so many people repeatedly book every year. You can scout around in all cities for dance studios that teach these styles, your local area may have a studio. They may also include other styles of dance and this is quite common because of the variety people demand. Every studio may offer different styles so it's best to contact them before making any commitments, each business will have different priced dance programs. Enjoy!

Brian Akers

Professional Teacher, Choreographer & Performer

Brian started social ballroom dancing at the young age of 13 discovered that he loved it so much he progressed through a series of social medals at the Jim Ward Dance Studio and finally went on the competition floor by the age of 15. Through his younger years he won many competitions with different partners, 

One of Brians career highlights was representing Australia at the Worlds Segue Ballroom Championship (Berlin) where he was a semifinalist, in 1992.

On return to Australia was involved in the training of staff for a large startup dance studio, and assisted in the development and promotional programs. He is currently now a freelance teacher coaching and adjudicating competitions and registered with Dancesport Australia, has created a new dance club i:e: Greatlife Dance Club where Ballroom dance Classes in Sydney are held.

 

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» left by Anonymous
 2 years 128 days ago.
Bryan,
 
Interesting article. (I'm still trying to get my spouse to take some lessons with me!)
 
You might want to break the article up into multiple paragraphs as I found it difficult to follow.
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