Dances We Teach

Cha Cha:

The Cha-Cha adds fun to your dancing through it's syncopated steps and many open movements. The pulsating Latin rhythms make this dance so fascinating. The energetic rhythm of the Cha-Cha encourages you to cut loose and let your personality show.

Rumba:

This dance of love originated at the very beginning of the Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. The romantic music and movement was inspired by a fusion of African rhythms and Spanish melodies making the Rumba the base for all Latin dances including Mambo, Cha-Cha and hip action and, of course, spins and dips. It replaces the 8th grade sway of yesteryear in a whole new way! Because of the slow, sultry beat it's easy to learn a variety of body movements, spins and turns at a comfortable pace. When you're ready, you can interrelate those same patterns in the faster Latin dances with ease and confidence.

Fox Trot:

The Foxtrot can be danced to a variety of tempos from slow and bluesy to the faster paced sounds of Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. A fundamental at weddings, big band events, and gala balls, the Foxtrot teaches smooth movement, rhythmical timing, and maneuverability.

Hustle:

This dance had it’s beginnings in the 70’s and enjoys continued popularity today. You will encounter the hustle at weddings and nightclubs. It is one of the easiest dances to learn. There are lots of turns and spins which make the hustle exciting and full of energy.

Mambo:

The wild exciting music and rhythmical body movements make the early Mambo irresistible. The overall flavor of the dance is contained in the translation of the word Mambo which means "shake it" or "say it".

Merengue:

Merengue is sure to get you feeling the motion right away on the dance floor. The beats get your hips moving in no time to any Latin rhythm.

Salsa:

This fun, fast-paced Latin dance has been sweeping the nation for several years now! Travel to any city, in almost any country and you'll see that a good Salsa club is never hard to find, and a good Salsa dancer is always in demand. Composed of quick foot switches and multiple spins and turns, this dance is a must have in your repertoire.

Samba:

Sometimes called the South American Waltz, the Samba dance pulsates to a unique Latin rhythm.The Samba is the national dance of Brazil.Today's Samba music is influenced by Jazz and Latin rhythms.

Swing:

Swing is known as the most uniquely American of all the dances. Characterized by swing-outs, kicks, jumps, and spins, this buoyant Big Band dance is certainly contagious. Since the birth of "Swing" music in the mid 1930's, the Swing dance craze, which is also known as Lindy, Jitterbug and East Coast has been an American icon.

Tango:

This dance was stylized by the Gauchos of Argentina where they danced it circling the bar tables after a hard day’s work. It became the rage in 1921 by Rudolph Valentino. The Tango is known as one of the most powerful and dramatic dances, characterized by staccato movements, dips and gancho flicks. It’s commonly referred to as the “dancer’s dance” where the men get to be men and the women love it!

Viennese Waltz:

This is a rotary dance where the dancers are constantly turning either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. From Strauss Waltzes to music by contemporary artists, Viennese Waltz music has inspired people to dance for generations.

Waltz:

Characterized by sweeping turns and gliding movements, when you really learn how to Waltz you’ll feel as though you’re floating across any dance floor. The Waltz is not only beautiful; it teaches amazing balance, control, posture, and grace.

Bolero:

The Bolero is a smooth, sophisticated, sentimental love dance. The slower music to which it is performed enchances a feeling of romance. It is the slowest of the Latin dances. It combines controlled movement with dramatic expression of the music.