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Filling the void (when work is removed) brings us to some interesting places around the world. The most recent of which is taking a Tango lesson at La Viruta Armenian Cultural Center in Buenos Aires. The idea for this came straight from the Oracle himself-Tim Ferriss. If you prefer watching video over reading text, then watch the video above and for a good laugh go to minute X and watch Kim’s head tilting to show me where to move next. It’s hysterical. I don’t expect Dancing with The Stars to be calling anytime soon. I’m getting ahead of myself here.

In reading Tim’s fantastic book the Four Hour Work Week he talks about becoming a champion Tango dancer (on a mini-retirement to Buenos Aires) and how he trained at a Milonga called La Viruta. What’s a Milonga you ask? I asked the same question. By definition a Milonga is-a term for a place where Tango is danced. I thought, well, O.K. that seems clear enough.

Kim and I sat down at the beginning of the year and created our 2008 dreamline. In the ‘do’ category we decided to list ‘take a tango lesson at La Viruta Armenian Cultural Center in Buenos Aires’. We really had no idea what to expect and wanted to be surprised.

So, here’s how it goes down. The Milonga itself doesn’t really get started until around midnight. If you want to take a lesson you get there at around 11 p.m. You purchase a ticket at the door for a beginner, intermediate or an advanced class. Have a drink at the bar and wait for them to call your class. Oh yeah, it’s all in Spanish. I mean entirely. Not a word of English to be heard anywhere.

Our group (maybe about 20 people) was called to the dance floor and our lesson began. We had two instructors, a male (I think it was Lorenzo Llamas) and a female (I’m pretty certain she was Penelope Cruz- and BTW very pregnant). Our instructors give us very detailed and very fast instructions in perfect Argentine Spanish. Of which I understood – Zippo. The good news is that they demonstrate a set of Tango steps for us to mimic. The bad news is I couldn’t mimic squat.

After an hour of a hysterically funny and embarrassing Tango lesson it was time for the Milonga to begin. Imagine people ranging from 20 to 90 years old showing up at around midnight and dancing Tango until the sun rises the next morning. It’s really quite an experience. Everyone Tangos in a counter clockwise direction in amazingly beautiful synchronicity.

It got me thinking about life. It cost us five bucks to get in and 2 cocktails at the bar. That’s it. I say, don’t wait until retirement to experience all there is in the world. Use a mini-retirement to sample your deferred life plan NOW! It’s worth it. I promise.

Robert Murgatroyd
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/filling-the-void-tango-lesson-at-la-viruta-in-buenos-aires-710694.html

I have many a crazy friend. Some would say that I was the craziest of them all. It does not matter. Some of them I know through dancing, some of them I don’t. You want to know something crazy? Whether they’re my friends that dance for a living or my friends who can’t dance at all, they both have a fear of dancing. It seems that this crazy fear is something a lot of people have in common.

They even have a name for it now. Yes there’s a name for practically every condition out there, even people who need to switch the lights on and off seventy times while humming every note of ‘We Will Rock You’ on every off switch before they leave a room! If every one of these conditions is accurate, every single one of us on this planet is crazy and has at least a hundred different conditions. And you guessed it, there’s a frightening name for the fear of dancing, it’s called…chorophobia.

Now I don’t know about you and your friends, but I’m in no rush to send mine to the doctor’s yet…at least not for this reason! I typed in ‘fear of dancing’ into Google the other day and lo and behold, there were 2, 240, 000 websites that mention this. That’s a lot of chorophobiacs! There are hypnotherapists offering services to cure this, it is actually something that affects people’s lives.

Well let me tell you, I’ve been through this journey from start to finish. From sitting in the most comfortable chair in the world in every single room I graced where people were dancing…to being totally comfortable just dancing out of the blue on any London street. I have a dancer friend who also does gymnastics, who has no problem doing a back flip in the middle of his walking and then start dancing as if it’s as easy as 1-2-3, all while people are walking towards him from the opposite direction (credit to Scotty P Maurice).

So what’s the story? How do you get rid of the fear? Well there are basically two ways:

1. Just dance as best as you can and have fun, irrespective of what other people think and whether you look good or not.

2. Learn to dance well, and then as you build competence, your confidence will grow.

Two paths to the same destination. Of course if you choose number 2, number 1 will start to follow and you won’t care what other people think if you know you’re good!

You’ve all seen the first type, they’re dancing, you’re wondering what the hell they’re doing but they seem to be having fun and that’s all that matters. I’m sure you’ve also seen the second type, those really good dancers and thought to yourself, “Well duh, if I could dance like that, I wouldn’t be scared at all.”

Well you want to know something? A lot of those really good dancers are actually deep down scared as well. Time and time again I have seen extremely talented dancers, get ultra nervous and worried right before an audition or performance. They start doubting themselves and become blind to their own capabilities, convincing themselves they can’t remember dance choreographies and routines. And I’m talking about dancers most people would die to be as good as!

When I saw this happening, that’s when it struck me – it’s just a biology thing. It’s your body’s fight or flight response where you suddenly get that rush of adrenaline shoot up your body, jolting into every one of your nerves and making your knees become weak at the prospect of what’s to come. It could be damn good…or it could be damn nothing. And at those last moments what’s more real to you is how you could turn into nothing, the lowest of the low, the bottom of the pit and everything that could go wrong.

It could take a huge paradigm shift, a whole new shift in the way you look at life in general to erase your fear by the first method I mentioned above. In fact for some people they never achieve this shift. Carly Simon is an extremely talented musician who is known to suffer from stage fright (she used to have her bottom spanked because the physical pain helped rid her of the stage fright). If she did not have the competence or desire, she would probably have never got on stage.

But if you choose the second route (i.e. to build competence instead) it is a much more gradual experience where you desensitize yourself to the whole notion of dancing. When you have a problem, it’s usually a good idea to actually put yourself in a situation where you’ll be forced to deal with that situation and become used to it (rather than becoming used to thinking about it and talking yourself out of it).

Once you actually go to a couple of dance classes, it won’t be a big deal any more. Sure, you might still get a little nervous if you are a beginner or not familiar with the style, but you’ll put yourself in there, the fear won’t do nothing to stop you. So go ahead and dance, because there’s always a new chorophobiac just waiting to take your place around the corner (probably sitting in a chair).

Kevin Shwe
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/fear-of-dancing-and-the-dance-floor-137246.html

Since the beginning of time, dancing has been one of the most primordial forms of expression. With the rise of our cultural identities, different regions around the world have developed their own unique dance forms and styles. These dance forms have come to represent an integral part of our cultural identifies and are often a major source of national pride. The desire to move to a beat is perhaps the most basic of all expressions available to human beings today!

However, as is generally the case with most things, many of us have become conditioned by society to feel shy and introverted and as a result, we have lost our natural ability to dance. The expression ‘two left feet’ could not be more prevalent in the world than it is today. As a result many of us shy away from dancing, and take a sideline seat while watching others on the dance floor. We all wish we could dance without appearing silly or making fools of ourselves. So what if this wish could be a reality? What if we could all find a way to engage in the natural expression of dancing without fear of being judged or labelled as left footed? What if we could learn to look forward to any and all opportunities to dance?

At Rythemics School of Dance, we are committed to helping you find your natural groove and dance away, long into the night. Rythemics is a dance school based in Melbourne that provides you with access to world class dance instructors. We have a wonderful facility that creates a fun atmosphere for you to gain a new skill while simultaneously having a great time. Rythemics offers a wide range of dance classes and will work with you to get you dancing in no time. To find out more about how to enrol in one of our classes or set up private lessons, take a look at our web-site, www.rythemics.com.au

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Jennifer Scott
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Have you been wondering what is new when it comes to nightclub lighting? There have been many new developments when it comes to nightclub lighting over the past few years. LED lighting panels have made a tremendous change in the nightclub and disco industry and have allowed for a less expensive, energy efficient and state of the art color scheme when it comes to lighting in clubs. This includes lighting the ceiling, floor and the walls using LED panels.

The LED disco pane bubble panel is very popular in many clubs. It is used in nightclubs all over the world and can be controlled with software to allow it to reflect different images and lights. There is also the LED equalizer panel that is also a wall panel that gives you state of the art nightclub design.

The LED pixel ceiling panel will light up the entire ceiling for your nightclub and can be controlled by using DMX lighting control software. The DJ will usually have use of the DMX controller so that he can set the mood of the lighting to music that he is spinning. Having the lighting in the night club reflect the music is on one of the ways that lighting and sound work together in the nightclubs of today.

In addition to an LED ceiling panel to give you the best nightclub lighting, you can also find an LED dance floor. The LED dance floor can really light up the room and the video dance floor can be part of the DJ effects in your club. The idea of using software to control the lighting scheme and use the club lights in conjunction with the dance floor is not new, but now, because of modern technology and LED light panels, it works easily in any night club.

It is not only the nightclub lighting that has changed over the past several years, although the change when it comes to disco lights has been significant. Other changes have been made to nightclubs as well to get them more up to date and make them more efficient. This includes changes nightclub furniture to make it more streamlined and useful as well as bar design specifications. The nightclubs of today seek a more energy efficient way to wow the crowd with disco light décor but also more space for people to come into the club and be able to be comfortable.

If you own a nightclub, or are thinking of buying a nightclub in the future, you will want to take a look at the changes that have been made to nightclub décor over the past few years, with special attention paid to the disco lighting. It is now easier than ever to light up the entire room, ceiling, walls and floor, and have the images and lighting scheme move in accordance with the music for less money than you think by using energy efficient LED lighting panels. There is no need for your night club to be kept in the dark any longer.

Ray Subs
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/what-is-new-in-nightclub-lighting-714303.html

Do you know what is the key to becoming a successful DJ? Well it is the ability to produce great music mixes that bring the dance floor alive. And in order to create the right kind of music you have to invest in a range of advanced DJ equipments.

If you are just a beginner to the world of mixing and turntables, you are most likely awestruck by the well-established disc jockeys that have the ability to set the floor ablaze with their highly energetic music mixes. OK so you may not have the same range of talents as these DJs, but you can make up for your lack of experience or talent with the right kind of DJ equipments. Next time you visit a night club or disco, just make a trip backstage to check out the DJ equipments, and you will be amazed at the wide range of DJ equipments that are used to churn out those masterful mixes. Although, a novice in the field requires some time and practice on the turntable to somewhat master it, there are other DJ equipments that are not as difficult to learn. And as you advance as a DJ, these equipments will help you to create better music. As in any business you have to make some initial investment in this world of music mixing, as DJ equipments are the basic tools to give you a head start in this trade.

As a DJ, you can manipulate the equipments in a number of different ways. Not only can you rock the dance floor with beats and rhythms, you can also synchronize the music smoothly from one track to the next.

As a DJ, your goal is to make the crowd come to its feet and rock all through the night. At the same time you have to keep the energy level of the dance floor at a point that it can sustain over a longer stretch of time. You have to maintain a musical consistency throughout. As a DJ it is in your hand to keep the tempo alive without annoying a portion of the crowd.

To accomplish all these goals, DJs must be well versed in the advanced technological features of their DJ equipments. You need to be really familiar with your instruments like the back of your hands to use them to their fullest potential.

In the end, it is your skill as a DJ that will be appreciated by both the crowd uninitiated in the art of DJing, and also by those who do have some idea about the workings of a DJ. So make the best use of your DJ equipments and enjoy the wide appreciation from the audience for making them rock and roll throughout the night.

Susan Jan
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/dj-equipments-to-rock-the-dance-floor-79388.html

Salsa may look difficult but aren’t all dances like that? If you give it a try, learn one or two basic steps and I know you’ll get hooked, millions of people have and they seem happy about it.

My friends used to enroll themselves in a gym to get fit of course. Their enthusiasm was unmatched during the first few sessions and then it slowly died until they no longer attended. Most of them said they had other things to do so they bailed out on their getting fit sessions.

I admire people who are good at dancing and have been doing it a long time, those who do it with so much grace and expression. If there is one thing I wished it would have been to have not waited so long to take a class.

More than getting fit, dance videos are designed for those who want to learn how to dance. I give credit to people who are good at dancing. To be good at any dance, people think that one should be born to dance, but I think otherwise. Yes, there are people gifted of this talent, but that doesn’t mean that if you weren’t born a dancer than you can never be a good one. I believe in the fruits of practice.

This is to say that people like me, who have discovered the interest in dancing at a later age, must not turn a pessimistic attitude towards it. Each movement might seem difficult but if you practice hard enough, you are always a step closer to perfection. There are dance schools out there, and dance videos as well. The latter proves to be of great help because you can take home your dance classes and practice every time you are in the mood.

There are many dances out there to choose from. But if you are looking for a dance that would fit your sexy attitude and your upbeat style then salsa dance would be perfect for you. This dance introduced by the Spanish has a popularity that reaches different members of the dance community worldwide. The steps are not very complicated and one can learn them fast.

If you want to get in shape and lose some extra pounds, there is no better way than learning how to dance. Imagine the amount of calories you’ll be shedding in each dance session!

If you do salsa dancing, you not only dance, you also stretch muscles for fitness and make your body a medium of self-expression, and an effective one at that. These are only few of the benefits people get from dancing. Add to the list meeting new people, being pro and competing, sharing your talent to the world while doing what you love.

To the novice, it may seem an impossible task, to commit oneself to dance, be frustrated at times, but the rewards are great. There is nothing more fulfilling than accomplishing something you have always wanted. Salsa may look difficult but aren’t all dances like that? If you give it a try, learn one or two basic steps and I know you’ll get hooked, millions of people have and they seem happy about it.

Jennifer Ramos
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/on-to-the-dance-floor-with-salsa-1074441.html

1. Get a pet
Ever seen a puppy being walked in the park? Then noticed how many people will stop to talk to the critter, stroke it, play with it and quiz the owner about it’s name? Getting a pet can be an excellent way to make new friends, and if you’d rather not have the job of looking after it, offer to walk your neighbor’s! It gives you an excellent excuse to chat to other dog walkers, and what more romantic place to meet someone than in a park? If all else fails, you might find the pup excellent company!

2. Shake your thang
Are you the first on the dance floor when the music starts, giving Elvis a run for his money? Or are you a wallflower who ‘sits this one out’ just about every time? Just like playing ball, it’s the taking part that counts and showing you’re willing to get up and make a fool of yourself scores more points than begging two left feet. If you’re really not confident in your booty, shaking ability, try taking a class. Latin dancing, ballroom, ballet, any kind of dance class will help you learn how good it feels to move your body. And who knows, you might just meet a partner on the floor!

3. Help someone out
Doing some charity work or fundraising is not only helping a good cause, it might just help you meet that special someone. Choose a charity that really gets you fired up, whether it’s an animal welfare, humanitarian or environmental cause, doing something you believe in will get your passion flowing, and it shows! Fundraising drives are great places to meet people, and the fact that you’re doing something worthwhile proves to potential mates just how generous, caring and big hearted you are!

4. Play for laughs
Yes, it really is true: a sense of humor is the sexiest thing you can have. Laughing someone into bed is a tried and tested formula, but you don’t have to be a stand up comic to make it work for you. Rather than trying to hog the limelight with a long string of bad jokes, just try for a funny conversation. Show you’re willing to laugh at yourself, and your potential partner will be impressed at your self awareness and modesty. Gently teasing them can also be a good way to break the ice and get everyone in a friendlier mood.

5. Think outside the box If there’s a particular person whose attention you want to catch, try surprising them with a small gift. You don’t need to blow the bank on a hundred red roses, how about a cookie with your phone number in icing?

Shayla Moore
http://www.articlesbase.com/sexuality-articles/5-ways-to-get-a-lover-57412.html

Okay, so you can meet girls in the coffee shop, in a quiet bar, and maybe even in the supermarket. But how do you approach a girl who cant hear you and is dancing with her friends?

You want to differentiate yourself from the other guys on the dance floor. Do this by not making the same mistakes that they are making. These guys are doing a couple of things that you should not do. They will be doing one of the following:

Standing around the girls checking them out while not dancing.

Making a sad attempt to dance whilst not being into the music, but just trying to get near the girls.

Grinding on a girls ass.

The result of this kind of approach is that it is a complete numbers game. Generally youll only get a certain kind of girl responding to approaches like this.

So now you know what not to do, how do you actually pick-up girls who are dancing?

Here are a couple of things you can do to pick-up on the dance-floor:

First, have fun dancing around. Dont try to get near the woman. Enjoy yourself, enjoy the music. When you are a man having fun on the dance-floor, you will immediately stand out from all the other men. The women will move away from all the other weird guys and gather around you.

You can then:

Mirror the girls dancing in an exaggerated funny way, get eye contact and force a positive reaction from her and then move in and dance with her.

Have a dance-off with the girl where you gesture to get her to watch your moves, bust a silly little move, then point at her expectantly. If she reacts positively, move in and dance with her.

On the edge of the dance-floor with girls that are not quiet dancing, you can say do you like dancing? If they say yes, say do you salsa? and as you say it take them and start salsaing with them. You need about 4 salsa lessons to be able to do the basic steps, which are all you need. You can quickly escalate the physical element of the seduction from the salsa opener.

The goal on the dance floor is to dance with them, escalate physically a little bit, and then lead them to a quieter location where she is isolated and you can talk to her. Sit down or go to the bar with her.

When you have mastered dance-floor game, you will be able to pick-up women non-verbally in a highly sexual environment. Its a rare skill and youll quickly see results.

Andrew Jenkins
http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/how-to-pick-up-girls-on-the-dance-floor-in-noisy-clubs-90354.html

Do you think your wife would be impresses to find out you are learning to dance Salsa for her?

Face it its hard not to notice the twinkle in her eyes, while she watching that couple on the dance floor swing to that Latin beat.It is also obvious by seeing the well toned beautiful legs and tight butts of the dancers, that there are other benefits to learning how to dance Salsa and other dances.

Growing up with Rock music I was surprised how intrigued I was when a couple started to dance Salsa at our last reunion. I know that this was something my wife and I would need to learn.

I’ll tell you what; no one is going to out shine us on the Salsa floor the next calls reunion. It was fun and easy to learn how to dance Salsa with the instructor we used.

My wife didn’t want to go to dance classes; she was probably scared of being embarrassed of me, so we decided we needed to find a way to do this at home and I’m glad that we did.

We decided that if we were serious about this we needed to learn fro a real professional teacher. We didn’t know how we were going to be able to afford this quality of instruction, and that is when we found an instructional DVD set that met our needs.

We decided we would go with someone we had watched train dancers on TV every week, Louis Van Amste and we are glad we did.There are only three basic steps to the Salsa and Louis explains them step by step, and because it is a DVD you can back it up and watch every aspect of the move as many times as you need..

Louis has proven that even someone like me with two left feet can learn from his step by step DVD system. I’m looking forward to learning the Foxtrot next, and then on to one of the other six dances he teaches… He teaches 8 all together, and we plan on learning at least six of them.

There are other benefits to making a commitment like learning to dance Salsa, to your wife that I won’t get into here. I do know that the looks she gives me on the dance floor, when she realizes everyone is watching with envy says it all.

Jimmy Harrison and his wife decided to get in shape and Learn to Dance Salsa They didn’t have much luck until they found the website listed above so check it out now.

Jimmy Harrison
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/impress-your-wife-learn-to-dance-salsa-978187.html