In today’s podcast I talk about why we mostly teach the American Rhythm and Smooth Ballroom styles on our website. And why it is a great style for you to be learning.
Leave a comment below the video and share what style/s do you do and why?
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Hi leon.thank you for coming back to me.I just cant access the videos u had sent me.i clicked the link but they just cant play,please help#sad
Leon,
Thanks for the explanation of why you teach mainly the American style.
You mention that you and your wife compete together. May I ask, is the beautiful Kim your wife?
You had another article that explained that dance partners are often not married to one another.
Thanks again.
Robert Quinn
Bob
Great explanation. I have been wondering about this. Thanks!
Hello Leon,
We teach both Styles of Dance, however, our preference is also the American Style for Social Dancing. The variety of step patterns and variations the in American Style Smooth and Rhythm Dances means that you never run out of material to teach your students. Additionally 1 out of 40 students wants to compete, which the International Style is more geared towards!
So onward with the American Style!
As a beginner I think the best style for me would be the easiest style to learn so I’m pleased you’ve decided to teach this one .
Since I’ve been going to ballroom dances, I would like to see you expand your library to include other dances like Bolero, Bachata, and West Coast Swing. These are commonly played at the dances and I really like the music. I hope to see these offered in the future.
Hi Donald, thanks for your feedback. But for the near future we don’t have plans for the dances you mentioned.. At some point we may get to them though.
Hi Leon, my current studio teaches mainly American style, but they also incorporate steps from International and of course their preferred technique of doing a certain step. I have also done International style but, as you said it is a bit more difficult to do. I would have liked to see an example of both styles included in your podcast though.
Hi Amanda,
I actually did a video describing the main difference between American and International style Rumbas here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h2xqX4KOwk
Thanks for helping me to see things in a dineerfft light.
I had a few months of American lessons last year. This year I switched to International for several reasons. First I had to figure out why I wanted to dance. For me its not social, but just for myself. I enjoy the challenge and knowing I can improve if I work, and I can’t stop smiling when a lesson is going well. I switched studios and found an instructor who competes professionally, of course international like you and Kim. But I still follow Passion4dancing, good techniques apply to both styles.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for sharing your story. What level do you compete in? Not to say that International style can’t be done socially. And American style can also be done competitively.
We love Technique and believe whatever your goal is – learning technique it important!
We may in the future do some International style videos as well!