Highland Park Dance

Okay, so what do you do when you want to review a step you just learned in class, but forgot it, or want to learn something new that isn’t covered in your class? Or you are trying to find music for a particular dance or the type of music that is played for a particular dance? And what about dance shoes???

There are many resources on the internet that offer various levels of assistance, provide step-by-step instruction, video and audio clips, and also offer videos, music, and other items for sale. Some creative searching will help you find these resources, and some are listed below. (Their being listed is not necessarily an endorsement.) If you have any questions, please send an email to: HighlandParkDance

Dance Organizations

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing – ISTD

International Dance Teachers Association – IDTA
Provides examination services for the public, professional performers, and teachers

National Dance Council of America – NDCA
Represents the interests of those in the dance profession and other dance-related organizations

NDCA Rulebook

International Dance Sport Federation - IDSF
Represents more than four million dancers in 84 National Member Federations on five continents

USA Dance (formerly USABDA)
Contains information about independent dance studios, dance merchants and dance vendors

Dance Style Syllabuses*

IDTA International Style Syllabus

ISTD International Style Syllabus

USA Dance Syllabus List

American Style Smooth and Rhythm Syllabus

*Check the appropriate website for the latest Syllabuses

Dance Steps and Timing

University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Club

Has good information about individual dances.

Music Tempo for each Dance Style

Brian Thompson’s Dance Steps Listings

General Information

DanceBeat International
Periodical featuring highlights from the competitive ballroom dance world

International Dance Directory
Directory of dancers, with sections for locating teachers, studios and merchandise

Ballroom Dancers
Clearinghouse for ballroom dance information

Dance Forums
A wide selection of dance forums for those in the dance industry

Cheek 2 Cheek

Dance Histories and other information about dancing

Dance Positions

Examples of Dance Positions

Dance Studios Facts

Federal Trade Commission Facts Regarding Dance Studios

Some Commercial Sites

(Just the tip of the iceberg)

Addicted2Salsa.com – Free downloadable IPOD clips of salsa combinations.

Ballroom Connection.com – Dance music, shoes, accessories, videos.

Ballroom Dancers.Com – Offers videos and music for sale. Has a Learning Center which includes some video clips, and has a message board and a classifieds section.

Dance is Bliss On-line shoes and accessories from Donna Roesel

Dancin’ on the Moon – East Brunswick retailer for dance shoes and accessories. Gives a 10% discount to people who attend events and lessons at IM Gallery.

Dance Shopper – Devoted exclusively to quality ballroom dance shoes, ballroom dress, dance accessories, ballroom dance music, ballroom dance instruction, rhinestones crystal, rhinestone jewelry, permanent cosmetic for dance aficionados and professional dancers alike.

DanceVision.Com - Videos, Music, Books, Fashion, Shoes and More! Over 50,000 items in stock.

Discount Dance Supply – Online source for dancewear and accessories.

Salsaville.com – a source for popular salsa videos for sale.

The Dance Store Online – Source for instruction and music for ballroom and Latin dances. They have instructional ballroom dance videos, dance DVDs, Hollywood dance movies, and ballroom dance music. They also offer free lessons and information in their Learning Center.”

The Dancer Shop – Somerville retailer.

Worldtone – Dance Shoes (NY and LA locations).

Highland Park Dance Home Dance Parties Lessons and Workshops Zumba and Exercise Special Events Videos

Dance Instructors, Other Places To Dance, Music Dance Tips, Etiquette, and Dance Resources IM Gallery – Direction, Pictures