The Dance Guru Suggests...
Useful websites and resources from The Dance Guru.
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Music for Dancers
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We have carefully curated many playlists for all types of social dancing in our Spotify channel.
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Find essential timing tracks to practice your Salsa or listen to great modern songs for Ballroom & Latin dancing.
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Feel free to share our playlists with your friends and follow our channel so you can stay up to date with new playlists as they are published.
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We have also created a number of secret playlists which can be accessed through our FREE Social Dancer Membership area, so don't forget to sign up today
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Finding the Beat Series by The Dance Dojo
Patrick from The Dance Dojo, an experienced Salsa instructor has created a good series about how to find the beat.
Whilst he concentrates on Salsa timing songs the series provide good exercises and a great learning technique that you can then apply to learning other timings for other social dance music.
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We've provided a link to his Youtube series below
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TAKE ME TO 'Finding the beat' NOW
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Dance Videos & Youtube Channels
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The Dance Guru Youtube channel
A collection of videos sourced from Youtube and grouped into handy playlists based on style of dance.
'LEARN' playlists have handy recorded lessons and workshops from dance instructors.
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'WATCH' playlists have been compiled simply for your viewing pleasure and inspirational, watch fantastic dancers do their thing at the top level.
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These PRIVATE PLAYLISTS can only be accessed through our FREE Membership Area, just sign up, log in and watch through your PC or handheld device.
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Other Good Youtube Guides:
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Ballroom & Latin Instruction with Egil Smagris
An excellent collection of Ballroom & Latin Dance videos with breakdown of techniques / steps / timing etc from Latvian Ballroom instructor Egils Smagris (in English)
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Ballroom & Latin International Style with The Ballroom Guide
Brief but clear figures of all International Standard recognised figures
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Ballroom & Latin Technique and Tips from Dance Today
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Ballroom & Latin American Style Demonstrations with Sway Ballroom
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Dance Magazines & Online Publications
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Salsa Magazine (New York Based)
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American Dancer (Publication for members of USA Dance)
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Dance Magazine (Ballroom Dance Section)
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Dance Spirit (Ballroom Dance Section)
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Dance Events & Conferences
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Dance Associations and Governing Bodies
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Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
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International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA)
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National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NATD)​
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National Dance Teachers Association of America (NDTA)
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Singapore Dance Teacher's Association (SBDTA)
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