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Comment on Choosing Dance Shoes by Valerie Pennington

Valerie Pennington — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:35:47 +0000

Hi Pat,
I’m glad you wrote because this is important – what you’re doing is a full-on exercise program, involving lots of high-impact actions (jumping up and leaving the floor, which Latin and Ballroom dancers do not do except for tricks). You need to wear supportive tennis shoes for aerobic workouts – look at what the folks on the TV are wearing and that’s your key. Wearing real dance shoes to exercise like that could cause you serious injury. Let alone the cost!

Congrats on getting fit and thanks for reading this blog! I’ve moved it to http://www.passion4dance.org

Cheers,
Valerie

Comment on Choosing Dance Shoes by Ethan Cummins

Ethan Cummins — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:31:34 +0000

Very Informative and nice site for pumps shoes.. Good Job

Comment on Choosing Dance Shoes by Pat

Pat — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:58:41 +0000

Hi,
Thanks for the information. I love to dance…have no formal training at all. But I purchased the Cardio rythms work out videos and I am loving it. I generally do the workout barefoot but thought I might get a pair of practice shoes to make it easier to do. my house is also fully carpeted so I don’t have a nice hardwood floor to workout on. You didnt mention practice shoes in your article but I assume the same information applies. Unfortunately I am going to have to order online but I’m hoping they will be okay. I appreciate your article and will check back for more info. Thank you !

Comment on Time to Tango! What do you Mean, Which One? by Passion 4 Dance

Passion 4 Dance — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:19:24 +0000

Thanks for your comment! I’m glad you liked the post. I teach Ballroom and Argentine Tango, and students need to know the difference because it really IS confusing!

Thanks again!

Valerie

Comment on Time to Tango! What do you Mean, Which One? by goffcouture

goffcouture — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:36:43 +0000

What a beautiful description and clarification!

Comment on Dancing in Ballroom Competitions by clearwater ballroom dancing

clearwater ballroom dancing — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:11:04 +0000

I am asked about this often, too. You are absolutely right about how motivating it is. You really start to nit-pick your routine when you know a bunch of strangers are going to see you.

Comment on Dancing in Ballroom Competitions by Juno

Juno — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:11:30 +0000

Good luck on your competition!
I will go to a competition next week, and I’m already excited about it. Like you, I love ballroom competitions. I like the “preparation” phase because it gives me more focus, then I also like the acutual competition, being on the floor and trying to do my best.