Dance Competitions

The Cha-Cha, also known as the Cha-Cha-Cha, is a very popular ballroom dance that belongs to the Latin dance style. The name "Cha-Cha" derives from the beat of the rhythm of music that accompanies the dance. more »

At one time, Ireland was rarely the first name that came to mind when the subject of popular international dances arose, but that changed when Michael Flatley brought his Irish folk dancing troupe to the U.S., forever changing the way the public viewed the Irish jig. Flatley's dynamic Riverdance® production captured hearts and... more »

A dance teacher is a professional instructor who specializes in different areas and styles of dance. Many dance teachers have formal training in ballet, tap or ballroom dancing, while others specialize in a specific genre, such as Latin, jazz or hip-hop. A dance teacher may have majored in dance at the college level or trained in a... more »

If you like watching shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing With the Stars," and the Latin dance routines really catch your eye, take a look at this article. Becoming a Latin dancer takes training, hard work and dedication. Professional ballroom Latin dancers have trained for years, working week after week to perfect... more »

Dancers are performers that thrive at being on stage or competing with and against other dancers. Modern dance is a style of dance that originated from a more free style ballet-type dance. There are competitions that are just for modern dance and some that have all forms of dance, including modern dance. Use the following guidelines... more »