The Dances
Rhythm/Latin Dances
Swing brings forth a buoyant personality and the sprightliness of the dance becomes contagious. It's energetic, alive, and a lot of fun.
Rumba was the beginning of Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. The Rumba is for romantic social dancing. Cha Cha is one of the most popular Latin dances. Everybody can learn the Cha Cha, and they should. Mambo combines American Jazz with the Afro-Cuban beat. For dancers, the Mambo is an exciting challenge. Samba is easily adapted to different tempos and develops effervescence and spontaneity. Merengue was first considered too scandalous but today, the exciting rhythms of the merengue inspire dancers to move with its beat |
Smooth / Standard DancesTango is dramatic, exciting and known as the Dancer's Dance. It develops a strong sense of feeling for music.
Foxtrot is the foundation for all dances and it is a standard of social dances. Waltz gives dancers a chance to practice balance and moving lightly. It is the basis for many dances. Viennese Waltz is known for its sweeping turns and rotational movement, which are simple and elegant. |
Other Dances
Salsa is the street version of Mambo. These moves from south of the border are sensual as well as invigorating.
Hustle gives us the fusion of Swing and Disco and is a dance where couples dance touching each other. Argentine Tango teaches you to "feel" and react to music in a profound new way. You will discover why the Argentineans think of it as more than just a dance, but as a way of life. |