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"The most complete fun guide to the Foxtrot I have Ever Seen..." Want to embody the essence of Frank Sinatra's fantastic music combined with Fred and Ginger's grace and style? The Foxtrot will make it happen for you! Foxtrot epitomizes elegance, class, and big band sophistication. Popularized at the beginning of the 20th century by vaudeville performers, Fox's Trot was quickly adopted by ballrooms across the nation and transformed into the dance we know as Foxtrot today. Foxtrot not only showcases grace and flair, but also combines it with the swingin' sounds of some of our best loved jazz musicians. It is easy to learn, and extremely popular at a wide variety of events, parties, and weddings. In fact, Foxtrot is one of the most versatile dances you'll ever try! DanceCrazy's Beginning Foxtrot DVD is the perfect way to get started! This comprehensive DVD takes you through each pattern with clear instruction, multiple camera angles, helpful tips, and practice with music. The friendly teachers make learning to Foxtrot easy and great fun. Bring out your inner Fred or Ginger, and learn to Foxtrot with confidence!
If you're looking for a great dance that combines classical charm with energetic movements, look no further than the foxtrot! The foxtrot is a dance that premiered almost a century ago in 1914, and ever since then, it has never experienced a drop in popularity. Invented by vaudeville actor Harry Fox and originally performed by the famous husband and wife duo Vernon and Irene Castle, the foxtrot has retained its signature grace and charm over the past years.
The foxtrot dance has a very simple pattern, but as with many similar dances, you can pick the basics in an afternoon, but the real joys of the dance and the fun in learning, comes when you start adding embellishments. This charming dance has an easy-to-follow rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick dance steps. While keeping a circular motion in mind, the dance is done in a square step. Once you've heard music for the foxtrot dance, it is difficult to forget it... or get it out of your head! The music that the foxtrot is typically done to is quite flowing and upbeat, and to keep things simple, it is usually done in 4/4 time. Movements happen on the beat and with a little bit of practice, the rhythm of the dance is easy to cement in your head.
Foxtrot has its origins in America, but the craze soon spread to London and thus to Europe through dance competitions and social gatherings. Due to the fact that foxtrot dance itself does not necessarily require a lot of space and that all that is necessary is a smooth floor, the foxtrot became one of the more popular social dances of the early twentieth century. One of the most appealing traits of the foxtrot is that it is an incredibly adaptable dance. For a social setting, a small space might see several couples doing the dance without infringing on each other's space, while a splashy competition might have a pair of competitors taking to the floor and using a large space to show off everything they've got.
Today, there are many places that you might see the foxtrot in action. Many groups have formed that are devoted to ballroom dancing, and you'll find that with a little bit of research that there is probably one in your area. These groups are crosses between social gatherings and instructions, and for the most part, they are very eager to see people come in and learn the dances. While it might be harder to find a group that is devoted solely to the foxtrot (variety is the spice of life, after all!) you'll find that the foxtrot at the top of the list of popular dances. These groups may also be interested in competitions and if you go, you'll see some of the best dancing around!
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