Sharp Dance School

So, what is Pound all about?

Well, Pound is a 45-minute class that combines high intensity drumming exercises and dance moves. You pound drums in time with the instructor’s beat as you do squats, lunges, push-ups etc., constantly changing up your limbs to get an intense cardio workout! The course has been lauded for being one of the best ways to burn calories and get fit fast, Pound fitness classes are now available in many cities across the UK.

How Do You Become A Realy Good Tango Dancer?

First of all, you need to really love tango dancing. There isn’t any other way to do it if you don’t love to dance, then you just won’t have the passion to dance well. Having a passion for dance and especially Tango you are going to feel it a whole lot more, and it will definitely show. Also, you need to find your genuine way to dance without any stereotypes, and for the artist, it is a real challenge.

Tips Somebody Trying To Learn How To Dance The Tango For The Very First Time?

First, enjoy yourself. Don’t let other people influence you too much and don’t over think things too much. It is important for you to follow your own intuition since tango is a very intuitive dance. You will get very frustrated and if you don’t enjoy every step and moment you could end up making a fool of yourself, but don’t let that stop you. Work very hard since tango is a lifelong gift. Give it a try.

To Learn the Tango, Do You Need To Have Previous Dance Experience?

No, not all. Many of the leading tango dancers have never danced anything other than tango. Certain techniques used with other dances might be useful, but you do need to be careful since they may be counterproductive. Tango has its very own language, and its training will vary based on the individual teacher. Almost anybody can learn how to dance the tango because tango is the type of dance that adapts to each dancer.

How Is Tango Dancing Different For Women And For Men? Are There Roles Very Different?

In tango, there are two really different roles (follower and leader) that may be taken by women and men. Traditionally, the man has taken the role of leader while the woman has taken the follower role. Fortunately, this is changing, and that is opening up a number of new perspectives of tango. Just remember, in tango, there is no distinction between women and men.