The Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It is danced to big band music in 4/4 time. Also known as “Slow Foxtrot” in Europe and abroad, it has its roots in early 20th century New York society.

Tango is a ballroom dance that branched away from its original Argentine roots by allowing European, American, Hollywood, and competitive influences into the style and execution of the dance. Alternating between seductive and aggressive movements, it is considered by many to be “the dancer’s dance.”

The Viennese Waltz is the original form of the Waltz It’s the oldest of all ballroom dances, emerging in the second half of the 18th century influenced by German and Austrian dance styles. With its lively tempo and series of turns, bows, and curtsies; it is a must for the serious dancer.

The Quickstep is a fast and powerfully flowing dance, sprinkled with syncopation. The upbeat melodies that Quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events, although it is thought of as a very technically precise dance.

The Peabody is a ballroom dance that evolved from the fast Foxtrot of the ragtime era of the 1910s and 1920s. Whereas Quickstep garnered popularity in England and Europe, the Peabody enjoyed its popularity in the US.

Country Two-Step is a progressive partner dance known largely in the American South to country music. Sharing many elements in common with Foxtrot, this dance is much more lively and quick-paced with turns taken all across the dance floor.

The Cha Cha originated in Cuba in the early 1950’s and refers to a style of ballroom dancing derived from the Rumba and the Mambo. Flirty, cheeky, and fun — the Cha Cha is as fun to dance as it is to watch.

The Bolero is a slow-tempo Latin dance that has been popular for over a century. A blend of sensual rumba and romantic waltz, its lyrical style and long beautiful lines can be breathtaking to watch.

Mambo is a  Latin Dance of Cuba. Mambo was invented during the 1930s by the native Cuban musician and composer Arsenio Rodríguez, developed in Havana. A challenge for even the most advanced dancers, Mambo will make you clap and shout!

Salsa is a popular form of social dance that originated in Cuba and Puerto Rico in the late 1890s. A distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances, the evolution of Salsa was in large part due to this mix of styles. Salsa is perhaps currently the most popular partner dance in the world!

Bachata is a dance from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean islands. Both the music and the dance have been influenced by Cuban Bolero, the Merengue, Salsa and Cumbia. There are as many styles of bachata as there are people who dance it.

Considered the national dance of the Dominican Republic, Merengue is an up-beat dance and musical style ideally suited to the small, crowded dance floors. it’s a dance that is easy to learn and essentially a must for parties.

The Samba is a rhythmical dance with elements taken from the Brazilian Samba danced during Carnival. The history of the dance began in Brazil at the beginning of the 20th century and is known for its bouncing and traveling actions.