Styles of Dance.

Salsa

The salsa basic consists of three weight changes in each four beat measure. There are two different styles of salsa, which are differentiated by the timing of the break step, on1 and on2.

Bachata

Bachata is a very romantic and sensual style of dance, which involves maintaining a very close connection to your partner. This dance originated in the Dominican Republic. The basic includes a three-step hip motion followed by a tap with a small “pop” with the hip on the fourth beat.

Merengue

Merengue is a style of dance that maintains a simple two-step beat with a slight knee bend. Partners hold each other in a closed position, and the hips of both the leader and the follower move in the same direction throughout the song. The choreography to this dance is similar to salsa.

Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango is a very passionate style of dance in which you remain closely connected to your partner the entire time. Your feet are kept close to the floor with the ankles and knees brushing as one leg passes the other. The dance mainly consists of walking with a partner while appropriately matching the speed and emotion of the music.

Hustle

The hustle is a dance that originated in the 1970s during the era of disco. Today it has evolved into a partner dance that can be done to most types of “pop” music. The basic includes alternating sets of two forward steps and then two backward steps.

International Latin

International Latin is a term used to describe the different types of latin ballroom: samba, rumba, cha cha, jive and paso doble.

Ballet

Ballet is a classical dance form that employs elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses, to create expression through movement. Technique learned through this dance can be employed for any other dance form.

Flamenco

Flamenco was first originated by the Andalusian Gypsies. It is a very intense style of dance that involves many vigorous actions such as clapping the hands and stomping the feet.