Is social ballroom a good way to start before learning competitive?
Q. I'm 17 years old and I just started social ballroom dance lessons. I love it so much and I realize I would like to learn how to compete. But where I live I would have to drive an hour and a half to find a place that teaches competitive ballroom. Is taking social ballroom a good start for now to learn the basics? How long does it take for someone to go pro usually? I dont have any guys that would be my partner either.
Asked by snl_primeplayer7 - Sun Oct 25 17:57:54 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Social ballroom is the first step, but depending on what style you want end up competing in you want to get started in that style as soon as possible. Social ballroom is typically American styling, and while there are sections of competitions reserved for American Style Rhythm and Smooth, it is very common to compete International Style Latin and Standard. Both styles have very distinct differences and to be able to place in a competition means learning and perfecting that certain style. To go professional in ballroom takes years and years of practice and competing and winning. Start learning the bronze, silver, and gold steps for the dances you want to compete in and then find a competition you can compete in. Since you're 17 there are… [cont.]
Answered by Jen L - Sun Oct 25 21:49:57 2009

How many social problems could be solved, if the nuclear family were stronger; especially in the inner city?
Q. I think that the breakdown of the nuclear family contributes to many of our social problems. I truly beleive that weak families breed weak communities and ultimately a weak nation. A loving home with a mother and father would greatly improve our society. Yet, it seems that we would rather spend $$$ on social programs that have failed for 40 years. Thoughts?
Asked by he1ididog - Thu Apr 30 16:45:02 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Very well said. It all begins at home, and when people take responsibility for their children and marriages, society will change because family is the fundamental unit of any society. When things aren't good at home, a child's game is off everywhere.
Answered by amabO - Thu Apr 30 16:51:26 2009

What happens to the social security taxes paid by a non-resident?
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Asked by combat_1976 - Sat Jan 5 16:08:22 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If she has paid in to Social Security for that long, she will be eligible to collect it when she reaches retirement age. The fact that she is moving back to her home country is irrelevant as she has enough paid in quarters to qualify for benefits. Alternatively there may be a tax treaty between her country and the US that would give her equivalent credit for whatever national retirement plan is offered in her country. In that case she would generally qualify for that based upon the US taxable wages earned.
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