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Cha-Cha
The mid-tempo Cha-Cha is a spin-off of the
Rumba and the Mambo. With its two slow steps
followed by three quick ones this sensual,
energetic dance is extraordinarily popular
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Fox Trot
The Fox Trot is a classic dance for wedding
receptions and a true American favorite. Fox
Trot dancers travel around the room in a counterclockwise
direction in a basic rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick. |
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Mambo
Perez Prado in the mid-1950s took the rhythm of the
dances performed by the sugar-cane cutters and syncopated
it. This dance may be described as a riff or a Rumba
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Waltz
The Waltz was born in the suburbs of Vienna. It gained
in popularity through the music of Johann Strauss.
This easy and flowing dance is still commonly seen
at weddings and other social events.
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Rumba
Slow and romantic, the Rumba is the most sensual of
the Latin dances. The Rumba is sometimes referred to
as the "Dance Of Love" because couples stare
deeply into each other's eyes while they dance. |
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Tango
The Tango, a sensual, dramatic dance, originated in
Buenos Aires. Widely considered to be the "dancer's
dance," it has become even more popular due to
its presence in films like "The Scent Of A Woman".
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Merengue
The Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican
Republic. It is known for its liveliness, with a step
on every beat, knee action, and wiggles from side
to side. It is perfect for small, crowded dance floors. |
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Viennese
Waltz
Born in Vienna,
the Viennese Waltz twirls around dance floor in
a fast-paced whirl of elegance. The fast whirling
of partners as if locked in an embrace shocked polite
Viennese society when it first developed.
A current Viennese Waltz is “You’re
My Number 1”.
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Samba
Originally from Brazil, the festive Samba is characterized
by a steady bounce achieved by flexing and straightening
the knees while weight is transferred from the ball
to the flat of the foot. This dance is always fun! |
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Quickstep
A light, bright, twinkling and happy dance, Quickstep
circles the floor in intricate patterns and
breathtaking pace, fast and furious. Believe
it or not the Beatles’ “Can't Buy Me
Love” is a Quickstep.
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Swing
The Swing started in the 20s along with the explosion
of jazz music. Many different forms of the Swing exist,
such as the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive and the Shag.
But all of them include turns and intricate hand movements. |
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Paso
Double
The dance of the matador and his cape, the Paso
Doble captures the romance and passion of the bullring,
combining a regal stature of pride and dignity for
the man and the most fluid and elegant moves from
the lady.
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West Coast
Swing
The sexiest of the Swing style dances, West Coast
partners coax and flirt in and out of each other’s
arms. “Natural Man” is a West Coast
Swing. |
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Argentine
Tango
Fashionable and trendy, the Argentine Tango is danced
from Buenos Aires to New
York, to Paris and back. It can be a life-long
obsession, involving intricate patterns, flicks
and fans, and excellent partnering skills
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Bolero
The most romantic of the Latin dances, Bolero is a sensual
interplay between partners. "I Finally Found You"
is a current popular bolero. |
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Hustle
The Hustle has had a resurgence in recent years
since it was famously (or infamously) danced by
John Travolta in the 70's. Fast-paced, the
hustle is danced in clubs by experts and novices
alike
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