Latin Dance Styles

Cha Cha

This is a fabulous, versatile dance which is characterized by quick feet and sharp movements to give it a flirty and cheeky feel. The rhythm for Cha Cha is very versatile. As a result many different styles of music may be used such as Latin, Pop, Disco and even Country music!
Traditional Music : Oye com ova – Santana, Guantanamera, Tea for two
Modern Music : Get the party started – Pink, Smooth – Santana, What you waiting for? – Gwen Stephani, My Maria – Brooks and Dunn.

 

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Samba

Samba hails from Brazil where it is the national dance. It is characterized by what is called a “pulse and pendulum action” of the knees and pelvis. Powerful drums and festival whistles give the traditional feel of Samba music which makes you want to dance down the streets of Rio!!  
Traditional Music: Samba de Janeiro, Copacabana, Brazil.
Modern Music: Rich girl, Maria, Girl from Ipanema,

 

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Jive

The true “American dance”. Jive is probably the most popular style of dance with many variations out there. Generally, it is a very energetic dance with quick feet and sharp turns that enhance the fun and spirited feel of the music!
Traditional Music: Rock around the clock, Jailhouse rock,
Modern Music : Baby likes to rock it, Takin care of business, Jungle love.

 

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Rumba

The only slow Latin dance, Rumba, is the spirit and soul of Latin American music and dance and is considered the sexiest of the Latin dances. The fascinating rhythms and bodily expression make it one of the most popular as well. Beginning level dancers can experience the closeness of partner dancing while advanced dancers can master the art of body language.
Traditional Music : Besame Mucho, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps, Perfidia
Modern Music : Falling into you, Unbreak my heart, Emotions.

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Salsa

By far the most popular dance at the moment. Salsa is an exciting sexy dance where inhibitions are lost as bodies gyrate together to build up a heated sweat! With roots in Cuba and Puerto Rico it is rich in cultural history and has a very unique music style which makes you feel you are on a hot tropical beach somewhere!!
Traditional Music : Most you will never have heard of!
Modern Music : Tequila, Mambo # 5, Ran Kan Kan.

 

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What can I expect from my first lesson?

Expect to be nervous! Expect to sweat! Expect to have FUN!

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