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the joy of dance
There was a time when I shrugged off ballroom dancing as something only suitable for girls or girly-men. Until I watched a DanceSport competition. It blew me away. The level of athletic excellence required, and the overall masculinity were things I had never even imagined. A woman told me recently, "nothing is more masculine than a man leading a woman on a dance floor." It's a sport as suitable for guys as skiing, golf, or tennis. Here are some links and articles about DanceSport.
Music is at the heart of DanceSport. Since I have an extensive collection of dance music, I thought it made sense to upload the database as a web site so that DJs and others could better understand what makes the best music for each dance. The site also includes discussion forums.
One of the most challenging aspects of dance is that of finding the beat. I see even experienced dancers worry that they are on beat. Since it's all about the music, there's a reason why we worry about being on beat! Some helpful strategies for finding the beat.
What is "Strict Tempo" music all about?
DanceSport music often refers to music known as "strict tempo." What does this mean, exactly? Here's an explanation of the difference between strict tempo and other music.