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4/30/2018 0 Comments

What an Amazing Night

After months and countless hours of preparation, practice, stressful moments, and sleepless nights... in the end, it all payed off when it truly mattered. "Through the Looking Glass" was truly the best Showcase that we here at Modern Steps have ever done, as well as the first ever over sold show to date!! It was truly touching to see just how hard every Students, and Staff member worked to make this truly spectacular show the success that it was. Every number was performed perfectly, and the show had an amazing synergy and flow that carried through the night effortlessly. Besides the amazing performances, the show was also the first ever show to include Live Streaming on Facebook allowing for Family and Friends from all over the country to tune in, support, and watch us all shine! We here at Modern Steps could not be more proud and grateful for all of our amazing Students, Staff, and the wonderful support and help of so many other people who made the show what it was!!

Special mention to Rochelle Kharlamov for taking the time to fly in from LA and help make our students, and our show even better then we could've hoped for.

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Nicholas Kharlamov

Getting ready for Spring 2018 Showcase

It’s that time of year again! We here at Modern Steps Naples are hard at work getting ready for our annual Showcase. With so many different and exciting numbers, that include Classic musical hits ranging from all eras of Hollywood and Broadway, to Modern hit Singles that will get you moving in your seats! Our amazing students cannot wait for Showtime! Stay tuned for all the fun Sneak Peaks and Updates I will be Posting! Don’t forget to Follow , Like , and Share us with all your friends!!

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Nicholas Kharlamov, professional dancer, dance instructor, musician

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Different styles of dances

What is Ballroom dance? How many styles of dance do you know? What is the basic steps of dance, each dance has a list of recognized steps associated with it. This list of steps is known as the “Syllabus”. We will go through a lot of info, history and rules in our Blog. Follow us, comment or ask question. Today, we put a simple system info about ballroom & latin dances.
Traditional ballroom dances
International Style:

Standard -- Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz.
Latin -- Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive.

American Style:

Smooth -- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz.
Rhythm -- Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Samba.

Rueda. Salsa. Samba (ballroom dance) Samba (Brazilian dance) Samba de Gafieira. Zumba (dance) Zouk.
Quebradita.
Tejano dance.
Hastle dance

Non-traditional dances also include: Country 2-Step, Night Club 2-Step, Argentine Tango, Merengue, Polka, West Coast Swing, Lindy, Salsa, Hip Hop and many, MANY more!

Modern dance is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance, primarily arising out of Germany and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Modern dance is often considered to have emerged as a rejection of, or rebellion against classical ballet.
Social dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing. ... Typically it includes Standard (also termed Smooth or Modern) dances such as waltz or foxtrot, and Latin (also termed Rhythm) dances such as cha cha and rumba.

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Tuesday West Coast Swing Class was a Big Success!!!

Tuesday West Coast Swing Class was a Big success! It was 6 weeks session everybody enjoyed it, learned a lot and had fun. Thank you our beautiful Instructor Ioana Piscu.

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Social Dance

Dancing is a staple of many social activities conducted in public – weddings, social and business parties, dinner dates – and as such, is subject to the usual social conventions. Grace and charm are part of dance (and part of the fun!), and your personality is as well. Ballroom dancing can be active and passionate – think Salsa – or gentle and flowing, as in the Waltz. But whether the tempo is fast or slow, the attitude should always be the same – polite, cooperative and sensitive to one’s dance partner, whether they are familiar or someone new. So here are some dance do’s and don’ts that will make your experience on the dance floor more fun and enjoyable…
Do remember that these days, both women and men can feel equally inclined to ask others to dance. So don’t be shy ladies… if you want to dance with someone, just ask!
Don’t forget to smile – it makes everything and everyone feel more comfortable!
Do - Make eye contact, flash your best smile and go for it. The old standbys are the best when asking a someone to share the dance floor with you. “Care to dance?” “May I have this dance?” Or, if the music indicates a particular style of dance coming up, a “Would you like to mambo?” is fine.
Do plan on dancing to the entire song – it lets your partner know you value their time.
Do be considerate of others on the dance floor. Be mindful of the space in which you are operating.
Don’t swing your elbows or steer your partner wildly across the dance floor. And remember to follow the line of dance when traveling around the dance floor – always counter-clockwise!
Do dance at your partner’s dance level – making them feel and look good is part of the fun on the dance floor! Leaders: giving your partner a solid lead so they feel comfortable and safe goes a long way.
Do apologize if you happen to bump into someone or step on their feet during a dance – regardless of whether it was your partner or someone else on the dance floor, or whose fault it was.
Don’t blame your partner for a gaff. No finger-pointing or blaming for a misstep. This is dance, not the Olympics. It’s social, not anti-social. Be kind, laugh it off and move on with the dance. It’s all part of the learning experience.
Do thank your partner for the dance at the end of the song, and escort them off the dance floor, to their next dance partner or to where they were when you asked them for the dance.
Do applaud the live band at the end of each song (if there is one). They’re there to make your evening special, and it’s gracious and polite to show them that you appreciate it.

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