http://www.sportgorilla.com/directory.phpSportGorilla.com - The Social Utility Site Connecting SportDancing to the music is a great idea in shape and staying healthy. Done regularly, it may be a great form of exercise, it burn calories, improves coordination, builds endurance and most important, it is fun. Beyond that, dancing to the music is also less likely to be dull in comparison with other activities, because there are always new steps to learn and the music is motivation.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:31:03 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2714&sn=%20dance&cn=%20health%20and%20fitness&view=2072http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2714&sn=%20dance&cn=%20health%20and%20fitness&view=2072There are so many reasons why dancing is good for you, it's hard to know where to begin. It's great fun and good for the body as well as the mind. Besides being a good form of exercise and having a truly positive impact on our health, a recent study actually showed that it also makes us smarter (something to do with remembering the dance steps, thus exercising the brain).Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:38:11 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2697&sn=%20dance&cn=%20reasons%20why%20dancing%20is%20good%20for%20you&view=2052http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2697&sn=%20dance&cn=%20reasons%20why%20dancing%20is%20good%20for%20you&view=2052A number of authors have tried to trace the historic roots of line dancing and, though they seldom agree, most seem to be of the opinion that, 'line dancing in one form or another has been around since recorded time.'Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:50:24 +0000http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2502&sn=%20dance&cn=%20linedanceing&view=1723http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2502&sn=%20dance&cn=%20linedanceing&view=1723Like so many things in life, you get out of ballroom dancing lessons what you put into them. Simply showing up at your lessons is not enough. The time and energy you spend between lessons as well as during the actual lesson will can make a great difference in the results you achieve. Following are some tips on how to maximize your dance lesson experience. By approaching your lessons in a consistent, well thought-out manner, you will progress quickly towards your ballroom dancing goals. If you have invested your time, energy and money in ballroom dance lessons, it is worthwhile to take steps to maximize your outcome.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:48:21 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1125&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballroom%20dancing&view=1239http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1125&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballroom%20dancing&view=1239Learning to dance is fun and it is easy. In a sense it is like learning a new language, a language in which moods and emotions are expressed in movement; a language of rhythm, grace and harmony. It is new, but in a very real sense it is the oldest language in the world, for dancing is the oldest form of art.Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:23:50 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1125&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballroom%20dancing&view=1148http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1125&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballroom%20dancing&view=1148The Hula dance is associated with Hawaii and luaus and while everyone knows what the hula is very few people are actually knowledgeable of its origin, not even the Hawaiians. According to Hawaiian history there is no information available as to who performed the first hula dance or why, however it is a common agreement that the original hula dance was performed by a god or goddess, making the dance sacred to Hawaiians. And this dance is sacred to men and women in Hawaii because the hula was danced by both sexes despite some information stating only men danced the hula. This information is incorrect and actually men and women both were involved in the sacred hula dance.Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:35:54 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2165&sn=%20dance&cn=%20hawaiian%20hula%20dance&view=1082http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2165&sn=%20dance&cn=%20hawaiian%20hula%20dance&view=1082Many studies have researched athlete's experiences in The Zone. Regardless of their sport they have found many similarities in the words they use to describe their experience. Can we use their findings to give us some idea of how we can open the door a little wider to enter into it?Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:39:22 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2074&sn=%20dance&cn=%20finding%20the%20zone&view=937http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=2074&sn=%20dance&cn=%20finding%20the%20zone&view=937Just do it! Too many would-be dancers have convinced themselves, or let others tell them, that they 'just can't dance', so they never even attempt to learn. If you can walk, you can learn to dance. Ballroom dancing is composed of steps, forward, back, to the side, and in place. It's the combining of these steps in different ways that creates the pattern of a dance. The steps are learned one at a time, just like when you were two and learning to walk! Don't let anyone discourage you, you CAN learn to dance!Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:20:27 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1125&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballroom%20dancing&view=920http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1125&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballroom%20dancing&view=920I'm not going to kid you; playing Jazz Guitar is extremely difficult at best and almost downright impossible at worst. However there are things you can do to improve your improvisation skills and feeling and we'll discuss them throughout this multi part series so look for additional parts in the near future.Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:37:55 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1976&sn=%20dance&cn=%20jazz%20guitar&view=761http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1976&sn=%20dance&cn=%20jazz%20guitar&view=761Choosing the proper pair of ballet shoes is an important and tricky process when taking ballet lessons. There are many different types of ballet shoes to choose from, so choosing your shoes wisely can be very overwhelming. Below are some hints on how to select the best ballet shoe for your foot and experience level.Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:53:43 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1931&sn=%20dance&cn=%20ballet%20shoes&view=666http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1931&sn=%20dance&cn=%20ballet%20shoes&view=666The foot is an important element from our anatomy, it is essential in order to travel on foot.Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:01:13 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1889&sn=%20dance&cn=%20shoes&view=572http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1889&sn=%20dance&cn=%20shoes&view=572You admire dancers. The way they move and spin. Their grasp of rhythm. Their grace. You've been taking dance classes for as long as you can remember. Now, you want to take it to the next level and become a professional dancer.Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:26:44 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1848&sn=%20dance&cn=%20dancers%20of%20tomorrow&view=497http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1848&sn=%20dance&cn=%20dancers%20of%20tomorrow&view=497Once you've started your first dance class, it can become an addictive activity and it can become a regular part of your schedule. As well as being fun and a great form of fitness it's great to learn to be able to dance properly like the professionals as well. Most of the time you will not be told how to make the most out of your dance classes, and as a result many people neglect things which can help them a lot with their dancing.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:02:21 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1583&sn=%20dance&cn=%20psychology&view=62http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1583&sn=%20dance&cn=%20psychology&view=62How to use the foot properly in ballet should begin with the first lesson. With small children this can be taught sitting on the floor with the legs stretched out in front. The proper line in the stretched foot can be seen and understood easily. With older children, a short anatomy lesson on the foot explains why classical ballet technique is finely detailed and exacting, in order to build strength and prevent foot injuries throughout dance training.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:24:20 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1128&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballet%20dancing&view=61http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1128&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballet%20dancing&view=61Since 1952, when George Edick purchased Imperial Hall and renamed it Club Imperial, thousands of St. Louis dancers have enjoyed learning how to swing dance. During the past five decades, beginning with the founding of the St. Louis Imperial Dance Club in 1973, generations of new swing dancers have chartered eight clubs around the St. Louis area, and 'the Imperial' has become recognized nationwide as St. Louis' own unique style of swing. This short history lesson is important because, over the years, talented dancers have created hundreds of moves that are based upon the original East Coast style of swing that was once danced at the trendy Club Imperial. The good news is that our dance has evolved into a very versatile medium with a lot of fun and interesting moves, but the bad news is that dancers are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of these moves and become confused while they are trying to learn new patterns. Most dance instructors recognize this and reassure their students that mastering a large number of swing moves is unnecessary because most people never become proficient at more than about ten or fifteen. Although this is excellent advice, I would also share with them the secret of how they can reduce those hundreds of moves down to only three!Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:00:41 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1149&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20swing&view=60http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1149&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20swing&view=60What is dance? Dancing is really up to the interpretation of anyone. Dances change so rapidly over the years, and something that is considered a popular dance move one year, might be considered ridiculous within five. Generally, dancing is considered to be bodily movement in some kind of rhythmic way, usually to music. Ballet theater dancing is one of the oldest forms of dancing, and has held its own for centuries. Usually, a ballet dancer is admired by the dancing community because of the difficulty of the moves.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:37:14 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1128&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballet%20dancing&view=59http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=1128&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20ballet%20dancing&view=59inspired by a conversation with Leah Spryn. [Leah's words are in brackets]Fri, 30 May 2008 11:45:10 +0100http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=181&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20how%20should%20one%20dance?&view=16http://www.sportgorilla.com/index.php?s=116&c=181&sn=%20dancing&cn=%20how%20should%20one%20dance?&view=16