Apa’s Ace Advice – How to Build Confidence Using a Dance Mat
You may be wondering when exactly a DDR website suddenly became a self-help blog. And while that may be a tempting direction to take this website, what I’m proposing is not entirely out of left field. That proposal is that DDR is a great way to learn how to build confidence. DDR is a game…
How to Add Songs to Stepmania
WOO HOO! So, you’ve got Stepmania! Now that we have our dancing program, we need to add songs to Stepmania. Unfortunately, Stepmania does not come with much right off the bat, and it certainly needs more material for us to enjoy. Luckily, the process to add songs to Stepmania is simple once you get the…
Stepmania – What it is & How to Install
“Dance Dance Revolution is Dance Dance Revolution, right? What in the world is this ‘Stepmania’?” I am glad you asked! There was a point in time when Dance Dance Revolution was essentially forgotten in the United States. The DDR craze that swept the nation suddenly died off with the introduction of other forms of rhythm…
Can Dance Dance Revolution Really Help with Weight Loss?
It might seem a bit hard to believe that a game where you move your legs to the rhythm of arrows on a screen can be physically challenging. “Is this really a good form of weight loss exercise?” you may find yourself asking. This may especially be so if you are a beginner, as you…
Dance Dance Revolution Mats – Picking the Right Mat
I’m going to give it to you straight. Picking the right mat (aka pad that you’ll be moving your feet on) can be difficult and confusing to those who are just starting their dancing journey. There are many mats out there that demand a lot of money for a low quality product. I should know…I purchased a few in…
About Denver
Hi everyone! My name is Denver, though you can just call me Apa. That’s my game tag and people tell me that it’s way more fun to say out loud! I’m a fairly recent college graduate (1 year out) with a B.S. in Chemistry and minor in Biology. I like to take long walks on…