DANSE magazine by Sophie Peace

Ballroom and Latin Edition

April 2017

DANSE

Hi everyone,

Welcome to this month’s edition of DANSE. My name is Sophie Peace and I’m your editor for this special edition on Ballroom and Latin dancing. Having danced since I was three and taking up Ballroom and Latin dancing just a couple of years ago, I was very excited to share with you all the joy of the dance! We’re going to be looking at so many different features of B and L, from fairy tales to the feud between social and competitive dancing. I hope you enjoy this special edition.

Have fun reading! Much dance love Sophie

Contents 

Social vs. Competitive Dancing p.1011

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A Strictly 2016 Review p.14-15

Sport Psychology– According to Research, the Audience Prefers Latin p.18-19

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Fairy tales in the Ballroom p.22-25

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The Story of Ballroom p. 6-7

A Day at the Winter Gardens p.28-32 

On Dance and Romance p.34-35

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to be somewhat close to dance. It’s a couple dance others whilst under careful in a closed hold position, watch. although there are small nce up- During the middle ages, periods of course of separation. on a dancing consisted of traditime Ballroom dancing tional folk dancing where The Victorian era introduced us to the WALTZ. was a peasant’s way of en- people would dance in a This was a very important tertaining the prestigious. circle around a centre. progression in Ballroom These days Ballroom danc- However, during the Redancing as it consisted of ing is up there with the roy- naissance social dancing became less of a folk dance prolonged close embraces als. and more of a contempo- with the dance partner, and rary form of dancing. For people were generally But how did Ballroom example, the Minuet origi- shocked by this. The coudancing go from being a nated in France - a graceful ples also became indepeasant dance to a dance and formal dance which pendent from the rest of of the bourgeois? Let’s consisted of dancing in the group and danced as a start at the beginning: couples rather than as a couple independent from group. the other couples. The word ‘Ballroom’ comes from the Latin word By this point, people no Ballare meaning ‘to dance’, longer cared as much essentially ‘Ballroom’ danc- about social boundaries, so ing is the act of dancing in they began swapping dance a room. partners more often and so it became a main form of Whilst people used to dance to entertain the up- socialising. per class, it started to become a form of socialising. They would dance in order to meet people, perhaps their future wives or husbands. Dancing in a ballroom gave them a chance

In the 19th Century the Polka was a Bohemian folk dance, but the French used it as a social 6

of Ballroom “People try out new rhythms in music, so others try out new steps to these rhythms.”

new music styles came about which meant- new Ballroom dances! The social rules were very relaxed by this point, so people would dance in closed hold throughout the whole duration of the song.

century from the Germany and Austria) The Modern Waltz (20th century) The tango (1919 Argentina)

The quickstep (evolved from the Foxtrot and beDuring World War 1 came standardised in the dancing itself became more late 1920s). The Waltz itself came relaxed. This was when the from the 18th century foxtrot came as a result of a Voila! We have our Ball‘Walzer’ (from the Latin change in style of music. In room dances of today. word ‘volvere’ meaning the end, these new dance Like anything, dancing is ‘rotating motion’). During styles started to steal the always changing. People try the 19th century, Austrian Waltz’s popularity out new rhythms in music, composers, Lanner and so others try out new steps Strauss introduced the Thanks to Fred Astaire, standard fast Viennese who danced many styles of to these rhythms. Once Waltz timing, and in doing Ballroom in his films, Ball- your new dance style beso they were room dancing became very comes noticed and popuresponsible popular. At the end of the larised, you are on the way for popularis- 20th century dancesport in- to standardisation. And it lives happily ever after… ing the troduced the first world Waltz. championships. ...until the new styles take over of course. In the 20th century many The slow Foxtrot (popularised in 1914 by the actor Harry Fox) he The Viennese Waltz (the oldest form came about in the 18th

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There are two domains for Ballroom and Latin dancing- the social domain and the competitive domain. Social being the one for dancing with absolutely anyone and everyone at a local hall. The competitive domain being the one with the hair, makeup and outfits, and putting on your best performance for the judges.

tions you may mess up and you have to think on the spot, like you do at a social dance with someone youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never danced with before.

Ballroom dance started, believe it or not, as a form of socialising, where young people had the chance to meet their future husbands or wives and were actually allowed to be But they can be very difwithin close proximity of ferent from each other. each other. There was no Different attitudes, differsuch thing as competitive ent outfits, different atBallroom dancing, only mosphere â&#x20AC;Ś dancing for purely social Does this mean that one is and entertainment purposbetter than the other; that es. Of course, there are simiit leads to more success? larities between the two; Do most people prefer you dance the same dancone to the other? es to the same kind of music, and even in competi10

Since the social purpose is the original reason people started dancing Ballroom, it must be the purest reason for dancing, rather than competing. But, then again, the competitive aspect of Ballroom dancing is a development; a progression from its origins. All dances must develop in order to suit the social and cultural aspects of the time.

“If you’re doing dancing purely for competition, you’re doing dance wrong”.

which you don’t get at a social dance. You have your friends and teachers cheering you on, making you perform better. You also “Dance is where you go to get to learn so many more relax from the stress of eve- complicated steps when you compete as you’ve got ryday life and have fun which you can't have when to try and wow the judges. you're constantly trying to It gives you a bit of a chalfocus on technique or re- lenge which is always fun.” member what step is next I guess it’s important to say in your "sequence". Danc- that both domains for Balling isn't about routines, it's room and Latin dancing about having fun. are equally beneficial. So“Competing is stressful and cial dancing allows you to work on improvisation on if you are going to comthe dance floor, and you pete, you have to give 100%. I'd rather just enjoy can be more relaxed and really enjoy the dancing for the music.” what it is. Competitive On the other hand, another dancing gives you the strive participant of the opposite to become the best you can view said: “It gives me the be, and to do something to chance to show off what show for all of your efforts. I’ve learnt. Not getting as far as I wanted in competitions gives me the motivation to learn and practise more.”

“It's a strange paradox” he continues. “At one point,

“There’s a great competitive spirit at a competition

A recent survey by DANSE showed that 58% of participants preferred competitive dancing whereas 42% preferred social dancing. Whilst both domains have proven to be favourable, there is still a 16% up for competitive dancing. One participant said that

you're leaving yourself completely vulnerable to your new partner while at the same time sharing a great connection.”

If you couldn’t social dance you wouldn’t get to meet lots of people and learn new steps, new ways of following or leading, and new styles. The more people you dance with, the more their different styles may encourage you to piece together things you’ve been struggling with, and suddenly something might just click.

wouldn’t get to experience the amazing feeling of making it through rounds at competitions, or even winning medals and trophies. You wouldn’t experience how it feels to put hard work in and get a prize out of it to show off to friends and family, and to have great memories from.

In summary, whilst both aspects of Ballroom and On the other hand, without Latin dancing are quite difcompetitive dancing you ferent, they are both pretty

important in spreading the joy of the dance. Some people just have different ways of enjoying it. In terms of which leads to more success, I’d say that you need experience with both in order to become a successful dancer; however, if success is not what you’re looking for, then just do whatever you have fun doing.

A Strictly 2016 Review Another year in the Strictly calendar has passed, so it’s only right to talk about the recent series. Although many months have passed since it aired, there are still many things to discuss -because, why not? We’re waiting intensely for the new series to start already!

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ence, possibly because it was so entertaining to The season began with the introduction of fresh watch a politician dance new professionals includ- around in funny costumes, remember the ing Aj, and Oksanna. green face paint and the With Oti’s amazingly long legs put to good use yellow suit...ouch… for extensions. Joanne’s Claudia, Danny, Ore, amazing choreography and Louise made it to and happy personality, the semifinals with ClauAJ’s youth and fresh dia failing to make the dancing skills, Kevin’s final. Danny, having preWith many showamazing leading skills, viously been trained in stopping performances, and Oksana’s sassiness, theatre, already had the it was a traditional the celebrities were set to capabilities to get far. Strictly season, and the be put to good use. Ore, on the other hand, standard of dancing just Melvin and Temeka were was simply a sports comkeeps improving as the the first to get knocked mentator with no experiyears go on. The celebri- out, and Ed Balls consec- ence in dancing. A wellties ranged from Ed utively remained at the deserved and impressive Balls to Danny Mac, win for him. bottom of the scoreproviding potential for board, but continued to The first 40 of the show strong dancers and en- be voted in by the audi- was from Danny and 14

But how was the dancing look like Oti was dancitself…? ing with another professional. Ed, not the best Well, the professionals with technique but actuand choreographers ally surprised us all with were very creative. AJ the number of compliput Claudia’s gymnast cated steps he managed skills to good use with clever acrobatic moves. to pick up. Ore, a confiClaudia’s gymnast back- dent dancer with great energy and good leading ground gave her the neatness and grace need- skills- those Jive kicks! Tameka, a good dancer ed for many aspects of ballroom and latin. De- with decent technical spite Judge Rinder’s cra- skills (we think she deserved more). Anastasia, ziness, he was actually pretty good, he had the a flexible dancer, perhips and emotion. On the haps struggled with some aspects of techother hand, his facials nique. Greg, inevitably were a bit worrying… great with jumping, but Louise was a very smiley a bit awkward with the and elegant dancer. arms. Will, strong dancDanny’s precision and er, possibly needed some poise, almost made it work on posture, similar

to Laura and Daisy.

There was a great mix of entertaining contestants and skilled contestants, with many performances which we will never forget: Ore and Joanne’s Jive to ‘Runaway Baby’

Judge Rinder and Oksana’s Cha Cha Cha to ‘Mercy’ Ed and Katya’s Salsa to ‘Gangnam Style’ Danny and Oti’s Samba to ‘Magalenha’ Louise and Kevin’s Argentine Tango to ‘Tanguera’ Just to mention a few. So for Len Goodmen’s final season of the show, it was a pretty successful one.

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According to Research the Aud Ballro A recent study shows that audiences warm to Latin more than to Ballroom, but on the other hand, dancers prefer to dance Ballroom. for audience members to have confidence in their own judgments about which couple is best and since eye conFor example, Julia tact between audience talks about a successand dancers is less freful dance couple, Igor quent that in Latin, Litvinov and Julia there is less opporIvleva, who have tunity for the audience ing is less exciting for many fans and tend to to feel connected to the audience than Lat- bring their own stuindividual dancers.’ dents to dance comin is’. During Julia Erickson’s book Dance With Me:Ballroom Dancing and the Promise of Instant Intimacy (2011), she talks about how the audience seemed to cheer more during the Latin competitions than the Ballroom competitions. She suggests, ‘Ballroom danc-

There’s a lower attendance for the Ballroom competitions as it starts in the morning, whereas Latin starts in the afternoon.

This could be a reason why people are more enthusiastic for Latin, proven by the fact that the audience are ‘more inclined’ to call out the couples’ names.

petitions. Despite this, there was still a lower noise level for Ballroom.

‘The couples’ dancing as one makes it harder

Due to this connection with the audience during Latin dancing, there is more of an emotional excitement.

dience Enjoys Latin more than . oom… The connection comes from the dancers interacting with the audience. This includes pointing towards the audience in a Cha Cha Cha spot turn or a stop and go in the Jive, winking at audience members during a Jive kick sequence, or travelling towards the audience in the Samba runs.

Dancers may prefer dancing Ballroom due to being able to experience more of an emotional connection as a result of the physical connection with another person whilst dancing.

On the other hand, although Latin dances originated from dances back in the 15th-19th century, the most modern forms of Latin dance didn’t come about until DANSE magazine the 19th century. So auwanted to investigate diences may enjoy Latthis further so we de- in dance since they can cided to conduct a sur- relate to its contempovey. We found that rary approach. 75% of non- Ballroom There’s still a signifiand Latin dancers precant number of people ferred to watch Latin who do prefer to watch dancing. Whereas 60% Ballroom so this can’t of dancers preferred be ignored. To explain Ballroom.

this, it may not necessarily be that they prefer to watch Latin, but that they feel more engaged with Latin dance because of the audience interaction which they are more excited by.

Overall, Latin has proven to be more enjoyable to watch than Ballroom. Research suggests this is because the audience can interact with the dancers, and humans live to interact with each other, as, according to many scientists and sociologists, this is a vital part of life that they could not live without. As a result, audiences get more enjoyment out of watching Latin dance. 19

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Fairy tales in the Ballroom The use of ballroom dancing in classic fairytales is pretty much the standard. They’re always talking about ‘going to the ball’ and dancing with a Prince. Fairytales are about magic and happiness. But what has ballroom dancing got to do with it? The most magical part of Cinderella is when she gets to go to the ball and dances with the Prince. The most iconic scene in Beauty and the Beast is the ‘Tale as Old as Time’ dancing scene. The famous perfect ending in Sleepy Beauty consists of Aurora and Prince Phillip dancing around the ballroom.

Why is ballroom dancing such Instead of Cinderella holding a big part of fairy tales? onto the Prince’s shoulder, like in modern Ballroom dancing, Firstly, let’s think about Cin- she actually holds her dress up derella and the ball. In the out to the side. It’s so graceful 1950 animation Cinderella and and looks so pretty; but then I Prince Charming sort of walk guess it’s probably because the around and throw in a bit of dress is so long that she doesn’t dancing every now and again to want to trip over it! the song ‘So This Is Love’. It’s oh so magical this scene; the music, the scenery around the castle, the moonlight, the dancing. Their ballroom hold technique is interesting to look at too. Yes, I know, what on earth am I doing, looking at the Ballroom technique of a cartoon couple? But it’s actually quite interesting to see what the animators had in mind when they created the scene.

Another thing I noticed was that Cinderella and the Prince’s elbows are very bent when they join their hands at the side. Their arms are almost at a 180 degree angle, compared to a modern technique of about a 95 degree angle. It’s picky, I know, but there must be a reason for it. It may be something to do with the fact that the filmmakers wanted to create a relaxed frame to show that they were comfortable with each other. As well as the fact that 1950s Ballroom technique may have differed from today’s.

is supposedly set in 17th century France when the most common forms of social dance consisted of those similar to the Minuet. The 2015 film seems to take notice of this.

During those times, it was frowned upon to be that close to another person for a prolonged period. To acknowledge this, Rob Ashford, the choreographer on the film and a former dancer, designed frequent separation from the closed ballroom hold by stepping away and spinning around with hands placed against each other’s, whilst On the other hand, I’d say that holding eye contact. the live action version is more historically accurate. Cinderella Their ballroom hold is also slightly further to the man’s

right side than in today’s ballroom hold. Cinderella’s arm is more extended, and the Prince’s arm is more bent due to this. This is another technical aspect which conveniently results in distance from the other person’s body. Dancing to ‘La Valse de L’Amour’ in an absolutely stunning dress must have been something which Lily James (Cinderella) will never forget. The beautiful cerulean blue dress, with over 10,000 swarovski crystals, using 4 miles of thread to be sewn and layer upon layer- perhaps a bit too much for a modern ballroom dress?

Do you remember that dreamy scene in Sleeping Beauty where Aurora and her Prince dance to ‘Once Upon a Dream’ and the dress changes colour from blue to pink, blue to pink?

around the ballroom, dancing something similar to a Viennese Waltz.

Interestingly, they maintain a closed hold throughout the whole dance. Although this film was made in the late If you do, you may notice that 1950s, the actual story is set in Aurora dances in a similar way the middle ages when they to the animated Cinderella in most certainly did not hold the sense that she holds the each other that close in a dress instead of placing her dance. The most they would hand on the man’s shoulder. do was dance side by side, The couple twirl and twirl holding hands. That much

body contact, with the man’s hand on the girl’s waist, and facing each other!- that was not a thing at that time. But oh well! It’s an iconic ending scene which everyone remembers and loves. But what I find really clever is the way that the scene changes and Aurora and the Prince are dancing on clouds. It kind of describes the feeling of dancing a Viennese Waltz- like floating on clouds.

Most recently, the 1992 animation and the 2017 live-action of Beauty and the Beast, are pretty much the same. From the setting, the outfits, even to the dance moves. It’s also a rather magical scene since a teapot is singing and the audience consists of inanimate objects..,

placing their opposite hand to there.Besides, they weren’t ineach other. tentionally dancing a particular ballroom dance anyway). In order to prepare for this scene in the 2017 Spinning outwards and spinfilm, Anthony Van Laast, the ning back in and essentially choreographer taught Emma walking forwards holding Watson (Belle) and Dan Ste- hands side by side. The twirlphens (Beast) the basics of the ing created the movement of Waltz (even though the song that gorgeous yellow dress. This one is set in 18th Century itself is probably more suited The mood of the scene, the France, when the Baroque and to Foxtrot timing…mwaha ball- song, the idea that a monstrous the Minuet were popular. The room snob alert...but then beast could dance with a delidancing reflects this in some again all ballroom dances do cate girl is warming. ways as Belle and the Beast come from the Waltz, so they walk around in a circle whilst didn’t completely mess up

All in all, ballroom dancing is an enchanting thing, from the materialistic dresses to its venerable history. The fact that it has happened for such a long time proves its nobility. It’s a way for people in love to hold each other close in a nonsexual, but romantic way. Ballroom dancing represents love and romance.

scenes, but the dancing itself also adds to the enchantment. The way the dresses move, the sense of romance in the movements as they create the beautiful ballroom shapes, and the enjoyment of the dance. There’s something just so enchanting about ballroom dancing which compliments the enchantment of fairy tales.

scene in Frozen or Tangled?! Nevertheless, times have changed so ballroom dancing has been replaced by more modern forms of dancing. I suppose it’s just not as fashionable these days…

Hopefully ballroom dancing in fairy tales will make a comeback one day - after all, we do The magic within these films These days, scenes like those have the magic of dance to have helped to create the mag- mentioned aren’t as common. thank for the magic we experience in fairy tales! ic of the famous ballroom Where’s the ballroom dance

An insight to the University Ballroom and Latin Dance Circuit

rowds of students, glamorous lighting, an apprehensive but excitable atmosphere. Hundreds of colourful dresses and smart suits are hovering around the dancefloor. One dress catches your eye. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bright-pink colour with sequins scattering the top section, finished with perfect ruffles around the bottom. The

young man standing next to her is wearing a spotless, black tailcoat with cufflinks on the end shaped like a ballroom dancing couple. His shoes are polished, his hair is gelled to the side, and he wears a bowtie below his chin. Clothes, hairspray, make up, spread across the floors in between the seats.

The Waltz music has stopped. The scrutineer begins to speak through the microphone, and the dancers wait intently to hear their contestant number. .

It’s heat three of the Beginners’ Waltz and the day has only just begun. The Empress Ballroom welcomes University teams and their coaches ready for an emotional and exciting day; the day they have been preparing for since the start of the academic year. The beginners are more nervous than ever, and the Team Captains are running around making sure all the couples in their team have their correct numbers pinned to the leaders’ backs.

Many universities over the country have a Ballroom and Latin dance club for their students. These generally cater for those who want to learn how to dance Ballroom and Latin, and then progress onto competing or to just continue it as a social hobby.

seating areas you hear an eruption of screaming and shouting the names of their team members.You see the huge grins on the dancers’ faces as they take the floor delicately and contained. The leader spins the follower with his powerful arm and her dress follows her every step.

Time has past slowly and we have finally reached the The University Ballroom fiCircuit is run by nals. The nervous IVDA (the InterVarsity Dance Associa- but excited semition). With categories finalists are waiting intently. To make it to a including Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, final at Blackpool? Advanced, Ex-Student That’s a massive Open, Ex-Student Nov- achievement. ice, Same Sex Novice, “And for the IntermediSame Sex Open, they provide students with a ate Ballroom Final. Couple numbers: 16... full competitive Ballroom and Latin dance 74... 241...256, and... experience for a cheap 314”. (ish) price. From the teams in their

Unfortunately, beginners and novices are unable to wear those beautiful ballroom dresses due to dress restrictions. That’s why it’s extra special to watch the intermediate and advanced couples dancing in their charming tail suits and dazzling ballroom dresses.

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Though slightly intimidating, they give the new dancers something to aspire to. And when you watch them, all you want to do is be able to experience the feelings they have when the dance with stunning technique and complicated steps. It’s now the afternoon and the Latin competitions have begun. The dancers and audience members are more awake now. Some students are eager to turn things around after feeling disappointed from Ballroom. The atmosphere has changed, there are less nerves and more smiles; the music is upbeat and so are the dancers. Throughout my time competing I have experienced many emotions: Success, failure, disappointment, surprise, hopelessness...regardless, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. This past year I had the privilege of being a Team Captain for the Ballroom and Latin Club at the

University of Kent. This involved dealing with a number of things such as pairing people into dance couples, organising attendance to competitions, teaching, and providing emotional

trying to catch the numbers on the backs of the most expressive leaders.

We held a competition at our university in March. The relaxed atmosphere put all of the committee at rest. We watched the beginners walk around confidently and knew we had done our job correctly. It got to heat 2, round 1 of the beginner/novice Viennese Waltz. The music begun and I knew what the song was straight away. Ed Sheeran, ‘Perfect’. A song I absolutely love. I wanted to make up for my embarrassment supof drunkenly Viennese port for my team. Waltzing to the song at my mum's 50th party the The Latin finals are approaching quickly and the weekend before. This time, instead of falling over competition is getting three times, I got to dance harsher. Sequins scatter it properly. amongst the floor as the dancers perform enthusiastically to catch the judges’ attention. Unlike during Ballroom, the judges pace around the floor, 30

Team Match has arrived. You get to dance on that floor one more time. This time, nerves arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an issue. After a long day of dancing for yourself, you dance as part of a team. This is when team spirit is at its highest, and Team Captains are starting to feel very competitive.

between them to get through to the next round.

Team Match has ended and the winning team are ecstatic. Although there have been many upsets and downs throughout the day, there have still four couples making up one been many good things. team, taking part in the The experience of dancmain four dances: Waltz, ing at Blackpool Winter Gardens is something Quickstep, Cha Cha Cha, and Jive. The four you never forget. And you only get the inspiracouples need to get a certain number of votes tion to work harder for Team Match consists of next time.

This university circuit has created amazing opportunities for students. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot cheaper and travel is much easier since you make your way as a club. I believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that these clubs exist as there are many benefits for students - dancing has been proven to relieve stress, which is something that students definitely need once in awhile!

Therefore, the University circuit for Ballroom and Latin is a really beneficial part of the university experience, and I am so glad I had the chance to take part in it. Anyone heading off to university, I would heavily encourage you to join the Ballroom and Latin club.

very end for the awards ceremony. Or, you go for postBlackpool celebrations in the clubs nearby. After all, you are a student!

All the dancing is over and you either: stay until the

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aving your dance partner as your romantic partner is a paradoxical kind of thing. Whilst it gives you both the opportunity to be sexy and romantic with each other, at the same time it can lead to many issues, especially if you are a competitive dance couple. Now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all heard of the Strictly curse. Many celebrities have fallen victim with their professional dance partners whilst taking part on Strictly Come Dancing. Just to mention a few: Georgia May Foote and Giovanni Pernice started dating after their series ended but broke up the year after, and Kara Tointon and

Arlem Chigvintsev dat- time with them, it can ed for four years but maintain the passion in eventually broke up. your relationship. But is The it really as good as it Strictseems? ly Sometimes people curse struggle having to deal is with that person more than you would if you weren't dance partners. And in a competitive environment this can bring about a lot of stress and tension even sometimes inevitable when you are dancing so close to someone almost everyday. Connections happen, emotions happen, romance happens. And eventually you end up dating your dance partner. Ideally it sounds like the perfect idea; you have similar interests, you get to spend a lot of

outside of his wife: the dance ‘As she raced up to bubble and me, I caught her in into your my arms and swung relationship. her around six foot there’s chemistry, Dance may off the ground. We there’s chemistry, and take over what could be couldn’t speak, we were it’s undeniable in the a normal relationship. way you dance together. so happy.’ Bill and Bobbie Irvine Dance can introduce or How sweet! Imagine are a successful dance renew passion between couple spoken about in how perfect that feeling Dance With Me: Ball- must have been. Isn’t it new dance partnerships and long-term married room Dancing and the so much nicer when Promise of Instant Inti- you can share your suc- couples due to its physimacy (2011) by Julia Ercal interactions, rocess with someone you icksen. The book inmance and sexual feacludes a paragraph on care about? tures. In competitive the way Bill spoke The other day I attenddance partnerships, like about his success with ed a ballroom dance in relationships, there class where the only are hardships, but in the men there were there long haul the difficulties because of their eager pay off and you get to wives. I’ve heard of indulge in success tomany married couples gether! Basically, it can doing this nowadays as a be very rewarding when form of exercising and done right. spending time together. One lady at the class admitted: ‘I prefer it to the gym!’ The fact is that when

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