The Merengue Dance is believed to have been developed for limping soldiers. It is danced in place to Latin music with a staccato rhythm. Males favor the left leg, while females favor the right. Knees are flexed more than usual and the body is leaned slightly to one side. It is one of the Rhythm style of dances that also include the Mambo, Rumba, and Salsa. Smooth style dances include the Foxtrot, Tango, and Waltz. Learning to dance is fun and easy with a three tiered system that includes private lessons, group lessons, and practice sessions. Fred Astaire Dance Studios are franchised studios with highly trained instructors that make instruction clear and concise. Participants can learn at their own pace and choose what dances they want to learn.
Dancing provides participants with many benefits. It is a social activity, so participants get to meet many new people. Individuals are welcomed to join lessons, so not everyone has to have a partner to be involved in lessons or practice sessions. Dance is also a form of self expression and helps build confidence and self esteem. It is also relaxing. The Merengue Dance is a great form of exercise. It increases muscle tone, flexibility, balance, mobility, strength, and coordination. Dancing burns calories and helps participants lose weight, or maintain a healthy weight. It improves the circulatory, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems as well. Top athletes take dance classes for strength, agility, and to help prevent serious injuries.
Custom programs can be developed for wedding parties and competitive dancers. Lessons for dances on the big day can include one dance, several dance moves, or fully choreographed numbers to delight all the guests. The cost depends on the number of people participating, the time frame, and the complexity of the program. Call the studio for details and pricing. Many couples begin with a wedding program, and decide to continue lessons as a couple. It is recommended that participants have frequent lessons while learning the basis steps and dances. Group lessons help dancers become comfortable dancing with different partners, and practice sessions allow dancers to get comfortable dancing in large groups on a dance floor.
