Descriptions of just some of our dances

American Smooth

Foxtrot - A slow in place or progressive dance moving along the line of dance. Think back to all those black and white movies with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, or the musical sounds of Frank Sinatra. Foxtrot is a smooth or even trot like dance that can be used in many social situations.

Waltz - The first dance that comes to mind when people think of ballroom dancing. Waltz is the only dance written in ¾ time. Like the foxtrot, the waltz can be danced either in place or progressing around the line of dance. Waltz is known for its flowing elegance and gracefulness, demonstrated in the very popular box step.

Tango - Known for it body contact, sharp staccato like movements, and stylized poses. Tango tells a story of a gaucho and the woman who tries to evade his advances. This is why tango is also known as the dance of lovers and fighters.

American Rhythm

Merengue - The party dance of the islands is also the easiest of all the Latin dances. This lively and spirited dance keeps a steady beat with more of a staccato-like hip movement. Some describe this as the mother of all the Latin dances.

Rhumba - A slow, sexy, seductive, Latin dance, which is danced in place. This is done using a box step with slow and quick compact steps and subtle hip movements.

Salsa - A faster Latin dance similar to the mambo. It is great for many social events; such as, club dancing, weddings, and Christmas parties. It is excellent for the popular Latin music of today!

Cha-Cha - Better known as the cha-cha-cha for that triple step movement; also known as a stepchild of the swing. Cha-Cha is a fun and flirtatious dance. This dance is also great for the popular Latin music of today!

Swing

East-Coast Swing - Also known as the swing, jitterbug, lindy, jive, shag, and hand change. The swing is a fast, upbeat, all around fun dance. Loved by many age groups, the swing uses single, double, and triple rhythms. The swings, lifts, kicks, slides, and craziness attract a lot of attention on the floor. The swing is not only danced to the Big Band sounds of yesterday, but also the popular music of today!

West-Coast Swing - A slower, sultrier cousin of the east-coast swing, the west-coast swing is also a spot dance. Using single, double, and triple rhythms, this is danced in a slot most of the time. It is also referred to also as the "push" because the leader pushes the follower away as soon as she returns. Its slower tempo allows for a sexy, slinky and freer rhythm interpretation.