The Cha Cha is a sexy Cuban dance, danced to upbeat Latin music of the same name, which refers to the triple step on the fourth
beat. The high energy nature of the music is what makes the ChaCha a dance that takes a lot of energy, involving a lot of movement and quick footwork.
A great choice for social and show dancing alike.
The Mambo
The Mambo is another Cuban Dance, which has transformed itself over the decades to become more and more akin to Salsa, even lending its basic step to the more popular Cuban dance. The Mambo is based on feeling the music, and letting the passion of dance take over the body.
Get moving to this great dance and you'll be sweating with a smile!
Merengue
Merengue is a dance from the Dominican Republic, that dance is easily danced to any pop music due to its repetitive beat. What makes the Merengue so popular today is the repetitive nature of the step, that lets you have the most fun figuring out how to pretzel your partner without twisting your arms.
The Merengue is a great Latin dance to start learning with!
Rumba
Rumba is one of the sexiest Latin dances, with the slowest rhythms that let you really get connected with your partner. With a very sensual style of cuban movement to a slow beat it is a great dance to start dancing with.
One of the best dances to start your dance education.
Swing
Swing is a very exciting dance that keeps you hopping to some of the best big-band and rock songs of all time. A high energy dance, the east-coast Swing that we teach at Dance District is the most popular form of the dance in the world, and you'll undestand why after your first class!
A great dance for a great workout!
Samba
The Samba is a very exciting dance that originated in Brazil, where the latin rhythms gave it the driving force that you get with each step. This is a very powerful dance, with a technique to get you moving, and fast, to the music!
Don't leave this great dance out of your repertoire!
Standard Social Dances Taught at Dance District
FoxTrot
Fox Trot is a dance that gives you all the grace you could ever want on a dance floor. The flowing motions to the powerful big band sounds drive you across the dance floor, while the many stops and turns let the lady's dress accentuate every subtle movement.
Hands down, the best dance to start your dance training!
Quickstep
As the name would suggest, the Quickstep is one of the fastest of the ballroom dances. An offspring of the Foxtrot, the Quickstep added steps from the Charlston, Shag and other dances to make for a more exciting, upbeat dance that throws you all over the dance floor.
No other dance will get you moving as much across the dance floor!
Tango
Bar none, the most passionate, sexy and intimate dance you can learn. The Tango originated in Argentina, and has since grown in popularity the world over, even after being banned in several district over accusations of impropriety.
No better way to get closer to your partner.
Waltz
Nothing compares to the elegance of the Waltz. The flow of a couple around the dance floor is mesmerizing, as the fluidity of the motion allows for such beauty on the dance floor as is not found in any other dance.
Learn to glide across any floor with this beautiful dance.
Night Club Dances You Want to Learn to Dance
Bachata
The Bachata is a very sensual dance that allows you to really connect with your partner. The proximity of your bodies is what makes this dance so much fun, and so exciting to dance and watch.
Get closer to your partner with this great dance.
Disco Line Dances
Disco Line Dancing is a great way to get fit while having fun. The great moves you will learn on in this class will also give you the skills you need to look good on any dance floor as you develop full control of your own personal groove!
Find your inner John Travolta learning these great dance moves!
Mambo
Mambo is a Cuban dance that is Salsa's lesser known big brother. Popular in the ballroom dance circuit where it is often dance competitively, Mambo is a more organized forms of the original dance, which focused on feeling the music.
Let yourself really feel the latin beats with this sexy dance.
Salsa
Salsa is one of the most popular dances in the world, originating from Cuba and quickly speading to all spanish speaking countries before taking the world by storm. Borrowing many steps from many other styles of dances the name, meaning "sauce," is quite appropriate!
Get out and dance on any dance floor with this hugely popular dance.
Fitness Dances are a Great way to Exercise
Salsa Fitness
Salsa Fitness is a great class that will get you moving to the latin rhythms in no time! Learn some great Latin Styling, improving your body posture and position, letting your hips go wild as you work our your hips, legs, abs, and everything in between.
