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Dance Challenge
“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all it’s flavor.”
-William Cowper
What is this event?
This is a fun game Social Graces will be incorporating into a regular Friday night dance party. While playing our regularly loved songs and dances, we will add a few extras that are lesser known so that many dance options exist. Then, while the dance is unfolding, students can track how many different dances they dance that night for a prize at the end.
Where?
This will take place at our studio.
When?
Date is TBA
Cost?
This event is free!
How to get points
Many dances can be danced to the same song. If a style of dance is recommended (like Country Waltz), and you wish to stick with what you know, you can dance American Waltz. However, you only get to count the dances you are proficient in towards the dance challenge. Proficient to us is knowing at least three patterns or variations and staying close to the speed of the dance. This judgment will be largely on the student of which to keep track. This will be on the honor system.
Dance Cards
We will print off dance cards so that participants can start picking their partners for the different dances. We are offering this to help singles organize or to help couples who may have partners reluctant to try all the dances. Prizes will be given on an individual basis.
Training videos on youtube
You can see videos of the lesser known dances lower on this page.
We also created a youtube playlist with examples of the songs we will play the night of the dance challenge.
This is for you to be able to practice at home.
Sign up to partner up
We will create a sign up sheet for folks who are looking for partners for some of the dances. Pair up and win the day!
Mark your calendar to watch
If you want to watch the fun online, feel free to mark your calendar and watch the excitement unfold. If you want to participate, let the studio know and we can include you at home over video chat.
No Instructors
Instructors are not allowed to be dance partners for dance challenge dances.
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Dance list
Dances can include but are not limited to:
American Smooth/Standard
Latin/Rhythm
Swing
Club
Line Dance
See examples below:
Two-Step
see video here and music here
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Country Waltz
see video here and music here
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Folk Waltz
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American Waltz
see video here and music here
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V. Waltz
see video here and music here
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Hustle three count
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Hustle four count
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Hustle to Waltz timing
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Foxtrot
see video here and music here
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Tango
see video here and music here
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Arg. Tango
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Arg. Tango Vals
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Quickstep
see video here and music here
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Salsa
see video here and music here
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Mambo
see video here and music here
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Samba
see video here and music here
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Bacchata
see video here and music here
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Merengue
see video here and music here
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Rumba
see video here and music here
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Cha Cha
see video here and music here
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Bolero
see video here and music here
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EC Swing
see video here and music here
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WC Swing
see video here and music here
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Polka
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Zydeco
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Paso Doble
see video here and music here
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Jive
see video here and music here
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Hand Jive
see video here and music here
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Hambo (folk)
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Slow dance
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Electric Slide
see video here and music here
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Cha Cha Slide
see video here and music here
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Flat Footin
see video here and music here
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Salty Dog Rag
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