Discover the Beauty of Ballroom Dance

At Logan Dance we offer a fun relaxed atmosphere to learn ballroom dancing and classes for all ages and levels.

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Ballroom is a wonderful entry to dance, as you will learn the essenstials of poise and grace. If you have seen the movie Strictly Ballroom and gazed in admiration at the dance styles and costumes, now is the time to get in there and shine!

If you are new to the studio we are pleased to offer you a complimentary group class so that you come and see for yourself.

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The History of Ballroom Dance

Ballroom dance styles have a depth of history, here are some of the backgrounds…

Tango

Tango is one of the most fascinating of all dances. Originating in Spain or Morocco, the Tango was introduced to the New World by the Spanish settlers. In the early 19th Century, the Tango was a solo dance performed by the woman. The Andalusian Tango was later done by one or two couples walking together using castanets. The dance was soon considered immoral with its flirting music!

For exhibition dancing, a Tango dancer must develop a strong connection with the music, the dance and the audience. The audience can only feel this connection if the performer feels and projects this feeling.

The Viennese Waltz

The Viennese Waltz was born in the suburbs of Vienna and in the alpine region of Austria in the 1700’s. The waltz was originally a folk dance, danced by peasants in Austria and Bavaria. Many of the familiar waltz tunes can be traced back to simple peasant yodeling melodies.

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The Foxtrot

This dance style originated in the summer of 1914 by Vaudeville actor Harry Fox.  The Foxtrot was the most significant development in all of ballroom dancing. The combination of quick and slow steps permits more flexibility and gives much greater dancing pleasure than the one-step and two-step which it has replaced. There is more variety in the fox-trot than in any other dance, and in some ways it is the hardest dance to learn.

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The Quickstep

The Quickstep was developed during World War I in suburban New York, the Quickstep was initially performed by Caribbean and African dancers. It eventually made its debut on the stage of American music-halls and immediately became popular in ballrooms. Foxtrot and Quickstep have a common origin. In the twenties many bands played the slow-Foxtrot too fast. Eventually they developed into two different dances.

.For first time visitors to the studio, why not try a free group class!

12 Responses to “Ballroom”

  • Dimi:

    Hi,
    I have a 9 year old boy who is interested in ballroom dancing. Do you provide beginners classes for that age group?

    Regards,
    Dimi

    • Hi Dimi,
      Yes we have a range of classes for that age group, Latin classes every Wednesday at 4:45pm & Friday at 4pm which covers Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive and a Ballroom class on Saturday at 11am which covers Waltz, Slow Rhythm, Foxtrot, Quick Step & Tango.
      They are all fun classes and many of the kids in these classes will be dancing in our Medal test & Christmas party on Sunday 15 December.
      You are welcome to come in and watch and don’t forget to register for your free class on the front page of the website.
      Cheers

  • Mona:

    Hi!
    I would like to give my son a gift of adult 10 dance lessons as a gift. How do I obtain the gift voucher or arrange this?

  • Emma:

    Hi there!
    Could you please advise if the adult ballroom classes are purely social, or if you are able to work toward your medal test as well?
    Thanks,
    Emma.

    • Hi Emma,
      We teach upto bronze star in the group classes after that generally people start regular private lessons
      You are welcome to come in and try the classes
      Thanks, Ian

  • tanya hyman:

    hi
    my 10 year old daughter would love to learn ballroom dancing ,we live in the bondi area . do you have any classes suitable
    thanks

    • Hi Tanya,

      We are currently running several classes for kids age from 7 to 13 the ballroom class runs every Saturday morning at 10am
      you are welcome to bring her along. The class run to coincide with the school terms so there will be a break from the 20 december to 4 February.
      Thanks

  • Helen komo:

    Hi there,
    I really want to learn to dance ?? ballroom, tango, waltz. I do not have a partner. I’m in the Eastern suburbs- Randwick.
    Cheers

    • Ian Hunter:

      Hi Helen,
      I run a ballroom and latin class every Tuesday at 7pm and as we change partners throughout the class it is perfectly ok to come in on your own. At the moment we are doing Slow Rhythm and Jive in the 1st class and Waltz and Cha Cha Cha in the level 2 class, which is more of an intermediate/advanced class
      The address for the group classes 60 Clovelly Road Randwick corner Market Street and I’ve attached a link to this address Here.
      Please ph or txt me if you are interested in private lessons.
      Regards, Ian
      0411 191 310

  • Hannah:

    Hi,
    I’m interested in taking ballroom lessons (standard) and I do not have a partner. I would really like to get to a competition level but I am still at the beginner level. Are there classes suited for univeristy students such as myself (19yrs)?

    • Ian Hunter:

      Hi Hannah,
      The classes on Tuesday are a great way to get started, they are fun while still having plenty of technique
      your first class is free when you sign up here
      And the class timetable which has a link to the address where the classes are held is here

      Looking forward to meeting you in the studio soon,
      Cheers, Ian

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