| Getting some Foxtrot dance lessons will help you | | | | from a studio may be the way to go. |
| gain more confidence, tone your body, and shed | | | | - Instructional DVDs. For 99% of beginners, or |
| any unwanted pounds. The best part is that you | | | | seasoned dancers for that matter, purchasing a |
| will be having FUN while doing it! | | | | set of DVDs by a REPUTABLE INSTRUCTOR is |
| Learning how to Foxtrot is FUN and a great way | | | | the best solution. These are far less expensive |
| to get in shape. It is a smooth and elegant dance | | | | than studio memberships. They contain HOURS of |
| that consists of long, flowing movements around | | | | detailed and precise instruction as opposed to the |
| the dance floor. When you are learning how to | | | | free 1 minute clips on the Internet. Plus, being able |
| foxtrot, you will be combining elements such as | | | | to learn from home, at your own pace, and on |
| the basic walk, the men's and ladies' basic step, | | | | your own schedule is well worth the price. |
| the rock and turn, and the promenade among | | | | Tips to remember while you are taking Foxtrot |
| others. These steps are combined with the | | | | dance lessons: |
| different patterns and count variations that are | | | | There are a few things you can do to help you |
| unique to the Foxtrot. Once you learn how to | | | | while learning a new dance. Here are some simple |
| Foxtrot, you can easily incorporate it into any of | | | | tips for you to try before you head out to show |
| the other popular dances. What's better is your | | | | off your new skills. |
| love life will also have a new sparkle as you and | | | | - Get yourself some Foxtrot music. Foxtrot music |
| your partner dance close and learn to foxtrot | | | | is fun and festive. The quick paced - Big Band era |
| together. | | | | songs are among some of the most memorable |
| So where can I get Foxtrot Dance Lessons??? | | | | of all time. Two great examples are the "Music |
| There are several different ways you can learn | | | | for Swinging Lovers" album by Frank Sinatra, and |
| how to Foxtrot. It all depends on the budget you | | | | the "Compact Jazz" album by Ella Fitzgerald and |
| have to spend. | | | | Louis Armstrong. Both are 'must haves' for your |
| - Free instruction on the internet. For a limited | | | | collection. |
| budget, this is a good way to start. The internet | | | | - Practice the steps constantly. What's wrong with |
| is full of text and 1 to 3 minute video clips on the | | | | taking a "triple step" or a "rock step" on your |
| various steps to the foxtrot. However, these | | | | way to the kitchen? It sounds silly, but it will help |
| videos are VERY basic. If you're serious about | | | | you tremendously. |
| getting some really good foxtrot dance lessons, | | | | - Practice by yourself when your partner is |
| you need to go a little further than this. | | | | unavailable. Again, this may sound silly, but if you |
| - Dance studios. This is a great method of learning | | | | are only practicing when your partner is around |
| because of the one-on-one training. Depending on | | | | then you are only getting a fraction of the time |
| where you live though, you may struggle to even | | | | needed to learn. |
| find a studio. Also, it may be costly. Many studios | | | | - Get yourself some instructional DVDs. You |
| require an upfront fee and a monthly membership | | | | cannot just simply read how to do the Foxtrot. |
| agreement for beginners. But if you have the | | | | You have to watch the steps and see how they |
| budget and the open schedule it requires to | | | | are performed. |
| become a member, getting foxtrot dance lessons | | | | |