Put Away The Remote Control
Ballroom and Latin dance have sashayed their way into living rooms across America with shows like ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" inspiring many to put down the remote control and put on their dancing shoes.
Ballroom and Latin dance have sashayed their way into living rooms across America with shows like ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" inspiring many to put down the remote control and put on their dancing shoes.
The Popularity is Growing
The popularity of ballroom and Latin dance has been growing since about 2000, and television dance shows have boosted -- not created -- this popularity, said Angela Prince, director of public relations for USA Dance. The Florida-based organization is the nation's governing body for Dance-Sport, or competitive ballroom and Latin dance.
The popularity of ballroom and Latin dance has been growing since about 2000, and television dance shows have boosted -- not created -- this popularity, said Angela Prince, director of public relations for USA Dance. The Florida-based organization is the nation's governing body for Dance-Sport, or competitive ballroom and Latin dance.
Greater Macon Chapter 6059
People "come from all different backgrounds
Everyone from grandparents to graduate students is dancing the night away around Macon. We have noticed an increase in the number of people attending our chapter's events.
People "come from all different backgrounds -- professional, blue collar, white collar, widows, widowers, married couples. We seem to be getting more college kids interested in ballroom."
Everyone from grandparents to graduate students is dancing the night away around Macon. We have noticed an increase in the number of people attending our chapter's events.
People "come from all different backgrounds -- professional, blue collar, white collar, widows, widowers, married couples. We seem to be getting more college kids interested in ballroom."
Enjoy The Art & Elegance of Ballroom Dancing
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