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Could you recommend a place to take ballroom dancing in Winston-Salem, NC?
SUSAN;
I am in Washington state, clear across the USA from you there in No Carolina. I can't really tell you exactly where to learn, but I could give you about 25 very general overall suggestions. you do not give any person info so I just am guessing you are a 19 year old female who lives just outside the twin cities of w/s.- you do not have a lot of money and time but want to dance like those TV shows? You are not sure which steps to learn, yet, you like country western music, do not dance much, but want to learn.
Have you tried the yellow pages of the phone book,
college, high school, parks and rec dept, YMCA, YWCA, girl and boy friends, family, night clubs, TV shows, the internet, library? videos, dvds, health clubs, dances, dance schools like Arthur Murray,parties, bars, cruises, want ads, movies, or put up notes at supermarkets, bulletin boards, USA-dance has a local chapter in w/s and try asking others at work. Go down this list and try most of the suggestions. I am sure you will finds 4-5 different folks who can teach you. Ask them questions about how much they charge and get references.
Since you found me here at allexpert.com you could do this: go to Goggle search engine and type in free ballroom dance lessons or dance classes in no Carolina. and try links and links of links.
Go to larger libraries and look for dance videos.
Try out dogtrot because it is easy to learn and popular,
then learn swing or rock and roll, line dancing, then salsa, or tango and then maybe waltz or west coast swing.
I hope this general answer helps you, have fun, practice and make lots of new friends in the dance world. let me know if you need more info or how this worked out for you.
your free consultant and bff
Dave Lynch,
master dance instructor
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David Lynch
Expertise
I can answer questions on American Ballroom dancing, including EAST COAST, West Coast Swing, American Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot:( 5 STYLES), Cha Cha, Rumba, salsa, merengue, Charleston, lindy charleston, 2 Step C/W, Blues swing, , single, double, triple and combo swing, be bop, rock, and Mambo. Swing- especialy 50'S rock and swing, is my specialty. I cover MOST basic beginner type questions on steps, style,LEADING, etc. I slso take some FAQs on the borders of martial arts and dance. I do not try to answer questions about international, competition, gold level or folk styles or advanced dancing or argentine tango,punks, hip hop, break dancing,or any dancing beyond 24 months of dance training, Thank you.
Experience
I have been teaching ballroom dance since 1958, over 50 years. I atarted at Arthur Murrays dance studios. I teach at Intel to the employees at lunch hour. I teach at the Shelton Elks and Briggs YMCA
Organizations
YMCA, Dance club of Olympia, love to dance club, Te -Ken- Jutsu Kai, literally hand-fist, arts club. Bahai Faith, NORTH west Fruit and berry growers assoc.
Education/Credentials
I got a 2 year degree at Los angeles city college, and 2 years study at LA state university. majoring in Psychology, and sociology.
Past/Present Clients
Thousands of students in Minnesota, Los Angeles, and now Washington State, usually give me standing applause after my classes in basic ballroom dance. I have helped teens and adults all over the world.I teach and dance host on cruise ships like NORWEGIAN STAR TO ACAPULCO, , CARNIVAL SPIRIT AND CELEBRITY INFINITY TO ALASKA. Students come to me from Canada, Mexico, and all over the USA. They go on waiting lists. I teach atYMCA, dance clubs, private homes, country clubs, retirement centers, hospitals, re unions, Government offices, corporations, factories, churches, to workers and staff during lunch breaks. I do dance host, dj and parties. To find out more, ask me about my classes. TRY MY NEW 2010 WEBSITE AT www.olympiadancelessons.com, Or google me. at dance olympia or swing olympia.
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