Louise Lamar Dance Studio

The waltz first became popular in the 1780s in Vienna, Austria. It was quite the scandalous dance at the time, due to the closed position and physical closeness between dance partners. Unlike other popular dances of the time, it was a couples dance and allowed the gentleman to grasp the lady's waist.

Australian writer and director Baz Luhrmann's 1992 film Strictly Ballroom is often credited with a resurgence of popular interest in ballroom dancing. After showing at the Cannes Film Festival, the film received a 15-minute standing ovation and became one of the biggest hits of the festival.

Dancing keeps you young! By improving your heart and lung capacity, you are slowing down the aging process without anything that comes in a bottle and costs a fortune. Are you ready to feel like new?

Avoid eating heavy meals before going to dance class. As an alternative, enjoy a small, high-energy snack. These may include fruit, yogurt or nuts. Be sure to always keep these snacks on-hand.

Did you know that encouraging your child to take dance classes can help them throughout their academic career? Students with dance backgrounds have the tendency to perform better mathematics and science than children without it.