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Ballroom DancesNothing equals the elegance of a couple gliding across the floor to the sounds of a beautiful Waltz, Foxtrot or Viennese Waltz. Also, the seductive Tango is considered a ballroom dance instead of a Latin dance as there is no hip motion. These are considered classic dances for wedding receptions and social events |
 | Country Western Dances As we all know, Houston is without a doubt the country western dance capital of the world! Popular club dances include: Two Step, Polka, Waltz, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Nightclub 2 Step. With a country western club on every corner, the Two Step is a must learn dance for anyone who lives in Texas. |
 | Latin DancesThe rich history of the Latin American cultures is reflected in numerous sensual and intoxicating dances such as: Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, and Paso Doble. These dances with their sexy hip movements along with the flashy turns and spins generally express the joy and abandon of tropical days and the sultry romantic evenings. |
 | Swing Dances The fun and exciting all American Swing has many names such as Jitterbug, Lindy, Jive, and single, double, or triple time East Coast Swing. With its fun spins and intricate patterns, swing is a very versatile dance that crosses into several styles of dancing. Also very popular is the slower West Coast Swing.
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| Wedding Dances Besides the traditional Waltz and Foxtrot, the Salsa, Swing and Rumba are all very popular at contemporary weddings. Whatever dance you choose, we will help you create the wedding dance of your dreams for one of the most memorable days of your life. |
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 | Bolero - Bolero is one of the most beautiful, graceful, romantic dances ever created, danced to very slow Rumba music and counted Slow Quick Quick. The idea of Bolero is a little like a game of yes, no… come here, go away… I love you, I love you not. |
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Cha Cha - This famous Latin dance with its sexy hip movements is often danced to upbeat top 40 hits such as Santana's 'Smooth', Pink's 'Get This Party Started', and Christina Aquilera's 'Lady Marmalade'. Cha Cha is a very versatile social dance for weddings, Salsa clubs, Country Western clubs, ballroom events, and more. |
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Foxtrot - From classic Foxtrot songs like Frank Sinatra's 'The Way You Look Tonight' to Nat and Natalie Cole's romantic 'Unforgettable'. Foxtrot is a great dance for beginners, it feels like a stroll in the park… with some rhythm thrown in. Foxtrot is a slow, easy dance during which a couple can even have a pleasant conversation. This is the classic dance for wedding receptions and social events. Wedding couples usually choose either a Foxtrot or a Waltz to be their first dance together.
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Mambo - Mambo became popular in the 40's as Americans became fascinated with the exciting rhythms emanating from the Latin countries. As with most Latin dances, the hip-movements are the key to looking authentic. Salsa is the more contemporary name for Mambo and is danced on the 1 beat while Mambo starts on the 2 beat.
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Merengue - Hot! Hot! Hot! It's Merengue, sometimes called the sister dance to Salsa, Merengue originated in the Caribbean around the 1850's and has grown in popularity as a worldwide dance due in part to the simplicity of the dance. It is a very easy dance for beginners, probably the easiest dance you will ever learn. The Merengue basic is danced as a walking step with a step taken on every beat of music. While hip movement is a must for Merengue, the amount of hip movement varies with personal preference.
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 | Night Club Two Step - This is an up-tempo romantic slow dance that combines the characteristics of several dances. It is danced to popular top 40 songs such as 'Lady in Red' and 'On the Wings of Love'.
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 | Paso Doble - The Spanish March or One Step makes an especially good exhibition routine as the man styles his body movements to look like a bullfighter's and leads the lady as his cape. Paso Doble has its roots in Flamenco and Matador movements. |
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Polka - The Polka is a high energy country western dance moving counter clockwise around the floor. Characterized by a bouncy triple step, Polka has intricate patterns with lots of spins and turns. |
 | Rumba
- Many of the movements and actions of Rumba seem to have an erotic meaning with this slow, romantic Latin dance that emphasizes the hips in telling a tale of love. It has an infectious rhythm that has been used by many musicians. |
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Salsa
- Salsa is the rage! As evidenced by recent commercials, advertisers have found this hot Latin dance sell. Salsa lover are very fortunate, as Houston is a hot spot for Salsa, there are plenty of great Latin clubs and awesome dancers. Salsa with its sexy hip movements along with the flashy turns and spins is one of the most sensual, energetic dances you will learn. |
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Samba
- Samba is a Latin dance with its origins in Brazilian carnival dances. It is danced to lively upbeat music. Carmen Miranda is generally credited with bringing the Brazilian rhythms to the United States in 1939. |
 | Swing - East Coast Swing
- The very popular East Coast Swing is characterized by an up-tempo, carefree, relaxed style that is easily adaptable to a wide range of tempos from moderately slow to very fast music. Often known as the Jitterbug, the Swing with its fun spins and intricate patterns is a very versatile dance going equally well with Big Band (Glenn Miller -In the Mood), rock-and-roll (Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock) , many Motown songs, top 40 hits, and all time favorite 'Rock Around The Clock'. Whatever your music preference, swing is one of the most exciting partner dances you will ever learn!
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 | Swing - West Coast Swing
- West Coast Swing is a very interpretive dance characterized by slinky hip movements and flashy spins. Danced to a wide variety of music from rhythm-and-blues to top 40 hits. We recommend that dancers reach a basic level of dance before learning the more complicated West Coast Swing. Regional variations of West Coast Swing include Whip and Push. |
 | Tango
- Attitude! Attitude! Attitude! Tango is like a seduction, one must dance it with fire and passion. This dramatic dance with its lightening quick head movements was originally popularized by Rudolph Valentino and more recently by Al Pacino in 'Scent of a Woman'. The sultry motion, the stylish look, and the haunting sense of passion make Tango a fascinating dance. |
 | Two Step
- The Texas Two Step is a must learn dance for Houstonians. It is a simple dance that is very easy for beginners. Danced moving counter clockwise around the dance floor, the Two Step is characterized by lots of fun turns and spins for the man and the lady. |
 | Viennese Waltz
- Formerly a court dance of aristocrats from Austria, this is the fastest of the Waltz tempos. With its smaller smooth turns, dancers seem to glide across the floor with grace and ease.
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Waltz
- The romantic, graceful waltz is the perfect dance for a wedding dance or special occasions. Developed in Germany in the 17th Century, it might be the most popular dance of all times. Waltz music has a very distinctive one-two-three tempo. The dance is characterized by rise and fall which gives a smooth, graceful movement around the dance floor. |
