Dance Styles

Ballroom Dances
Nothing equals the elegance of a couple gliding across the floor to the sounds of a beautiful Waltz, Foxtrot or Viennese Waltz. Also, the Tango is considered a ballroom dance instead of a Latin dance as there is no hip motion. These are considered classic dances for wedding receptions and social events.

Country Western Dances
Popular country western dances include: Two Step, Polka, Waltz, Cha-Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Nightclub 2 Step. The Two Step is a must learn dance for anyone who enjoys country music. 

Latin Dances
The rich history of the Latin American cultures is reflected in numerous dances such as: Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, and Paso Doble. These dances with their hip movements along with the flashy turns and spins generally express the joy and abandon of tropical days and the romantic evenings.

Swing Dances
The fun and exciting all American Swing has many names such as Jitterbug, Lindy, Jive, and single, double, or triple time East Coast Swing. With its fun spins and intricate patterns, swing is a very versatile dance that crosses into several styles of dancing. Also very popular is the slower West Coast Swing.

Wedding Dances
Besides the traditional Waltz and Foxtrot, the Salsa, Swing and Rumba are all very popular at contemporary weddings. Whatever dance you choose, we will help you create the wedding dance of your dreams for one of the most memorable days of your life.

Dance Descriptions

Argentine Tango is the original Tango, not to be confused with its Ballroom derivatives American and International Tango. It has an intimate, compact hold and features intricate footwork and a passionate character. This is the dance featured in the internationally renowned Tango Argentina, and the recent hit Forever Tango. 

Bolero is a very slow relative of Rumba. It is swooping and graceful, making it a bit reminiscent of Smooth dances.  Bolero is one of the most beautiful, and graceful, dances ever created, danced to very slow Rumba music.  The idea of Bolero is a little  like a game of yes, no… come here, go away… I love you, I love you not. 

Cha-Cha is a fast, spicy dance. This famous Latin dance with its hip movements is often danced to upbeat top 40 hits such as Santana's 'Smooth', Pink's 'Get This Party  Started', and Christina Aquilera's 'Lady Marmalade'.  Cha-Cha is a very versatile social dance for weddings, Salsa clubs, Country Western clubs, ballroom events, and more.

East Coast Swing is the most common Swing dance. It is characterized by an up-tempo, carefree, relaxed style that is easily adaptable to a wide range of tempos from moderately slow to very fast music. Often known as the Jitterbug, the Swing with its fun spins and intricate patterns is a very versatile dance going equally well with Big Band (Glenn Miller -In the Mood),  rock-and-roll (Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock) , many Motown songs, top 40 hits, and all time favorite 'Rock Around The  Clock'.    

Foxtrot is a great social dance: it's fun, not hard to learn, and easy to lead and follow.  It is a great dance for beginners. Traditionally danced to Big Band music, it is smooth and light. The Foxtrot originated in 1914 in New York City by Harry Fox. It is one of the most versatile of all the ballroom dances as it can be danced to a wide variety of music with varying tempos. From classic Foxtrot songs like Frank Sinatra's 'The Way You Look Tonight'  or Nat and Natalie Cole's romantic 'Unforgettable'.  Foxtrot shares many of the same steps with the Waltz. This is the classic dance for wedding receptions and social events. Wedding couples usually choose either a Foxtrot or a Waltz to be their first dance together.

Hip Hop is one of the newest forms of club dance.  Hip-hop originated in the 1970s in the south Bronx section of New York City and is the culture from which rap emerged. Hip Hop dancing is about expressing  the beat and syncopation of the music in the movement of your body. Although it's not a partner dance, Hip Hop builds coordination, creativity, and musicality. 

Hustle is today's version of Disco Dancing. It's fast and rotary, Born in the discos of the 1970s, Hustle is a fast-moving, with lots of spins, and is danced to popular music with a pulsing beat. It's danced to disco, funk, or rock & roll music. 

Mambo is similar to Salsa (very fast!). Mambo became popular in the 40's as Americans became fascinated with the exciting rhythms emanating from the Latin countries. As with most Latin dances, the hip-movements are the key to looking authentic.   

Merengue is a Ballroom as well as a club dance that is done to really fast Latin music. It is sometimescalled the sister dance to Salsa. Merengue originated in the Caribbeanaround the 1850'sand has grown in popularity as a worldwide dancedue in part to the simplicity of the dance. It consists of very simple steps organized into sets of 8,and features a characteristic hip swing and graceful arm flourishes. It is a very easy dance for beginners, probably the easiest dance you will ever learn. 

Night Club Two Step is an up-tempo slow dance that combines the characteristics of several dances. It is danced to popular top 40 songs such as 'Lady in Red' and 'On the Wings of Love' 

Paso Doble has its roots in Flamenco and Matador movements.  The Spanish March or One Step makes an especially good exhibition routine as the man styles his body movements to look like a bullfighter's and leads the lady as his cape.  

Polka is a high energy country western dance moving counter clockwise around the floor. Characterized by a bouncy triple step, Polka has intricate patterns with lots of spins and turns.

Rumba is the simplest rhythm Latin dance and is the dance from which most of the other Rhythm dances were derived.  Many of the movements and actions of Rumba seem emphasize the hips in telling a tale of love. Known as the "dance of love", Rumba was introduced in this country in the 1920's and 1930's and is slow and rhythmical. It is danced in one spot and is characterized by slow hip motion, turns, breaks and rolls.

Salsa is the rage! As evidenced by recent commercials, advertisers have found this hot Latin dance sell. Salsa with its fast hip movements along with the flashy turns and spins is one of the most sensual, energetic dances you will learn. 

Samba is super exciting with a pulsing, thundering beat and fluid hip action. American Samba features simpler figures than International Samba, but the same music and technique. Samba is a Latin dance with its origins in Brazilian carnival dances. It is danced to lively upbeat music.

Single-time Swing is directly derived from East Coast Swing. This simpler basic makes Single-time Swing easy to dance to very fast music, such as you are likely to encounter at parties or in clubs. 

Swing is fun, relaxed, and one of the most entertaining styles of dancing.  There are a great many varieties that are extremely different in music, tempo, and character. All of the Swings are can be done to Big Band music, and several styles have evolved to dance to Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, and more. 

Tango is passionate, with dramatic poses. Its story is of a love affair that is sometimes amorous, sometimes angry, but always intense! 

Viennese Waltz is about twice the speed of Waltz, and features simple footwork with lots of twirls and arm expression. Viennese Waltz is the dance most often seen in movies depicting Ballroom Dancing. 

Waltz is the traditional Wedding Dance. The character is elegant, regal, graceful, and has a lovely swooping rise and fall. Originating in the suburbs of Vienna and the Alpine region of Austria, by the 17th Century waltz was danced in the Ballrooms of the Hapsburg Court in Germany. 

West Coast Swing is a very interpretive dance characterized by slinky hip movements and flashy spins. Danced to a wide variety of music from rhythm-and-blues to top 40 hits.