Ballroom Dance Tip #7

-Foxtrot-

The Foxtrot is seen as the international standard dance of elegance and sophistication.  The Foxtrot first came around in the 1910s and gained momentum in the 1930s.  The song "The Memphis Blues" by W. C. Handy was the inspiration for the Foxtrot (or so he says in his autobiography).

Music:  The biggest selling Foxtrot song, is "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets

Now for a slow Foxtrot:

Dance:  This will give you a fair look at the basics

Now in full time:

Though I'm not a common viewer, Dancing With the Stars does a great job showing the various Ballroom Dances.

Be sure to keep practicing and learn some of the more complex moves.

Grab your partner and hit the dance floor.  Let's Dance!