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Ballroom Dance Instructor
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"My interest in ballroom began in an unusual way. In the eighties, my involvement
in martial arts led me to many competitions and demonstrations in the Mid Atlantic area. I was an avid competitor for several
years and after I retired from tournament competition, I taught in the Jhoon Rhee system for ten years. During that time I
was introduced to Martial Ballet
where martial art forms were combined with classical music, such as Beethoven's Fifth
Symphony. This combination of music and martial art forms helped me to better understand rhythm, timing and movement. I discovered
that there many similarities between dancing and martial arts so the transition was natural and as an added benefit, my dance partners rarely gave me bruises. My other passion is golf and my game has improved because of a better balance and timing. Dance has enhanced
my understanding of footwork and body positions so I am more aware of what is happening in my golf swing. I bet it will help
your game too. "Without question, the Salsa is my favorite
dance. I find the music to be fun, up tempo and I never tire of the lyrics. To my ear, the voices are another instrument in
the song. The music never grows old. The Salsa provides great opportunity to be creative and have fun. People smile when they
dance Salsa. I want students to have as much fun as I do. I teach social dancing with an emphasis on enjoying every minute. A teacher of mind once referred
to dance as joyful recreation and that phrase really made sense to me and I want my students to have joyful recreation in their
lives. "I have always believed that knowing
how to dance was a desirable social skill and part of being
a gentleman."
There is no reason to feel embarrassed or incompetent. You can do it too and validate your "man card" at the same
time. At TwoLeftFeet Dance, we can provide you with as much or as little detail as you would like. We provide instruction
at your pace and work hard to ensure that you enjoy the process. Laugh with us Dance with us is our motto and we live by it.
Dancing is easier than you may think. There are many subtle benefits, such as communication skills,
improved posture and confidence. It is a skill that you can enjoy the rest of your life. How wonderful do you think it is
when you are at a wedding or other social event and see a senior couple dancing together? I always imagine that they have
had countless moments of joyful recreation together. Who
deserves that more than you?"
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