#socialdance

Sep 12, 2022
2 min

The Dance Guru Academy gets a new look

We've said goodbye to our partnership with the Learnworlds platform and moved our online courses into the main website.

Jan 8, 2019
9 min

How do Ladies choose the right type of Latin dance shoe? [Guide]

Choosing the right type of Latin dance shoe is a mine field..we'll show you how to make an excellent choice

Jan 4, 2019
3 min

10 Top Tips for the Forward Rumba Walks

Today, The Dance Guru is giving you 10 top tips to help with your Forward Rumba Walks in Latin Dancing. Don’t forget to check out our...

Jan 2, 2019
5 min

Why 30 minutes of Rumba Walks a day will change your body forever [Article]

Why 30 minutes of Rumba Walks a day will change your body forever Professional Latin World Champion Gaynor Fairweather was known for...

Dec 30, 2018
2 min

31 Inspirational dance quotes from The Dance Guru

Here are 31 inspirational and original dance quotes from The Dance Guru, enjoy! 1) Dance allows us to stand out, to show our differences...

Dec 28, 2018
2 min

10 Top Tips to make dance rehearsals effective

So we all know that dance rehearsals can be a stressful time, in fact you just never seem to have enough time. You have solos, duos,...

Dec 26, 2018
3 min

Learn to dance New York Style Salsa with Joel Dominguez & Maria Palmieri

The Dance guru is pleased to announce our new partnership with Joel Dominguez and Maria Palmieri of My Salsa Online bringing New York...

Dec 24, 2018
3 min

What makes a good social dancer?

How do you become a good social dancer?

Dec 21, 2018
1 min

Meet Marisa Hamamoto: Infinite Flow Dance

Founded in 2015 by Marisa Hamamoto in Los Angeles in 2015, Infinite FLow dance is a professional inclusive dance company. Their mission...

Dec 19, 2018
2 min

What is the purpose of a dance rehearsal?

Dance rehearsals are not a time for learning the steps or choreographing new pieces. Rehearsals are a time for perfecting the...

Dec 17, 2018
2 min

Should I wait until I get better before going to a social dance party?

You're waiting for the right time to go to a social dance right?.. wrong.. you need to get out there straight away, as a beginner

Dec 14, 2018
1 min

What is Para Dance Sport?

After an exciting Lomianki 2018 World Para Dance Sport European Championships held in (Poland) we just had to tell you about the exciting...

Dec 13, 2018
2 min

Learn to dance Salsa On2 with 9 times world Salsa Champion Oliver Pineda

The Dance guru is delighted to announce our new partnership with 9 times World Salsa Champion Oliver Pineda, bringing you quality dance...

Dec 12, 2018
3 min

Warming up: Absolute necessity or waste of time?

Have you ever wondered why some teachers use a warm up and others don’t? So have we!! Here at The Dance Guru we have experienced many...

Dec 10, 2018
2 min

Should I challenge myself in a higher level dance class?

The question of levels in a social dance class environment has long been the talk of heated debate. As teachers we have a duty to protect...

Dec 7, 2018
1 min

Meet Mel Reis: Para Ballet Dancer

Mel Reis is an inspirational para-ballet dancer from Brazil. At the age of 14 Mel Reis was a pedestrian involved in a car crash which saw...

Dec 5, 2018
2 min

How do movement components help to communicate choreographic intention?

How do movement components help to communicate choreographic intention? To understand how movement components help to communicate...

Dec 3, 2018
1 min

How do costumes contribute to a dance performance?

A performer’s costume helps define the status of the character and the geographical and historical context. Sometimes a costume (with...

Nov 12, 2018
3 min

Why is the rhythm of the music so important to dancers?

Dance is the expression of feelings when listening to music. The music makes you want to dance and move your body to express how the...

Oct 21, 2018
2 min

5 Top Tips to maximise efficiency in your dance practice

Pushed for practice time? Need to make the best use of your rehearsals? We all know that dance practice time is precious, and sometimes...