Bolero
Believed to have evolved from Spanish and Afro-Cuban folk dances, Bolero is often referred to as the “Cuban Dance of Love.” While that might not be quite geographically accurate, that description does capture the sensuality of this dance’s rhythmic movements. Bolero music is slow and dreamy, often accompanied by Spanish vocals and soft percussion. You’ll learn to work your entire body in fluid, measured, enchanting motions while you move to the beat. No prior dance experience is needed to have fun learning this captivating, passionate style.
Cha-Cha
Become part of the music as you move your feet in time to the Latin rhythms of the cha-cha. An offshoot of the Mambo, this Cuban dance craze was first popularized in the mid-1950’s. It was originally known as the cha-cha-cha, as it derives its name from a distinctive 3-note syncopation on the fourth count. Energetic, stylish, and elegant, the cha-cha is a perfect partner dance, and everyone from beginning dancers to professionals can have a great time learning the basics or mastering the fine points.
Jive
A lively and uninhibited offshoot of the Jitterbug, Jive shares similar movements with the East Coast Swing, but with a syncopated triple-step pattern of steps. Like the East Coast Swing, Jive is a dance for beginners, and dancers of all skill levels will be moving their knees and shaking their hips right away. The Jive can be danced to many styles of music, and while it is classified as a Latin dance, this style originated from the sounds of jazz, swing, and ragtime music. A great club dance, you’ll be ready to boogie down with the Jive in no time.
Mambo
Feel the heat when you take to the dance floor for this steamy partner dance. Based on the intense fusion of Cuban and swing music, Mambo has been an international phenomenon since the 1940’s, but has achieved more recent fame in movies like Mambo Kings and Dirty Dancing. Your pulse will be racing and your heart will be throbbing as you learn all the steps, twists, and turns to bring the Latin heat to the dance floor. Regardless of your level of experience, our expertly trained instructors will have you moving like a Mambo master in no time.
Rumba
The slowest of the competition Latin and American dances, Rumba is distinguished by its romantic feel and continuous flowing movement, exemplified by a sensuous swaying of the hips known as Cuban Motion. With its easy pace and fluid, seductive movements, Rumba is an attractive style for dancers of all abilities, an easy style to pick up, and challenging to master. But whether you’re gearing up for the next competition or have just stepped foot onto the dance floor for the first time, we’ll teach you how to let the Cuban Motion take control.
Samba
Samba is a fun and lively dance of Brazilian origin, with its roots deep in Africa. A fun solo or partner dance, Samba is free-flowing, energetic, and upbeat. Samba involves some fast and fancy footwork, and a slight bouncing action through the bending and straightening of the knees. Samba can be danced competitively, but is also a fun and relatively straightforward style for beginning dancers to pick up. Get your hips shaking, arms waving, and body bouncing, and try this sensual sashay today.
