Latin Dance Lessons
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Rumba
– The Rumba originates from Cuba as a typical dance of a hot climate. It has become the classic of all the Latin American dances. In its present form many of the basic figures of the dance retain the age-old story of woman’s attempt to dominate man by the use of her feminine charm. In a well-choreographed dance there will always be an element of “tease and run,” the man being lured and then rejected.
Cha-cha
– Cha-cha-cha is the newcomer of the Latin American dances. This dance was first seen in the dancehalls of America, in the early fifties, following closely Mambo, from which it was developed. Shortly after the Mambo was introduced, another rhythm started to gain popularity, a rhythm that was ultimately to become the most commonly known of the Latin American dances throughout the world. It was named Cha-cha-cha.
The music is slower than Mambo and the rhythm is less complicated. The interpretation of Cha-Cha-Cha music should produce a happy, carefree, cheeky, party-like atmosphere.
Less popular latin dances
Samba
– Samba originates from Brazil where it is a national dance. Many versions of the Samba are danced at the local carnival in Rio. To achieve the true character of the Samba a dancer must give it a gay, flirtatious and exuberant interpretation. Many figures, used in the Samba today, require a pelvic tilt action. This action is difficult to accomplish, but without it the dance loses much of its effect.
Jive (ECS)
– Jive, brought over from America was initially developed from a dance called “jitterbug” by eliminating all its acrobatic elements and polishing the technique. The boogie, rock & roll and the American swing also influenced this dance.Jive is a very fast, energy-consuming dance. It is the last dance danced at the competitions, and dancers have to show that after having already danced four times, they are not tired and ready to go hard at it.
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Where should you start?
FREE 30-minute Private Lesson
We offer group & private lesson but a free lesson is the the best way I could think to help get you started! You’ll have a chance to learn some moves, meet one of our instructors and learn more about how dancing can be amazing for your life.
This is the BEST way to get started!
Please give us a call with any questions and to schedule. We can’t wait to meet you!
502-377-4859
i have been widow for 7 yrs and i use to love to dance though it has been at least 25 yr’s sent’s i have
Please come visit us! We would love to meet you. You can give JoAnn a call at 502-377-4859 and she can answer any questions you have! Looking forward to meeting you. -Brian
Do you supply partners or do you need to be a couple?
Hi Nikki,
When you take a group class, we rotate, so no partners are necessary…much fun and laughter!
We also offer a free 30 minute private lesson…30 minutes of dancing, just you and an instructor, and then we will tell you all about group and private lessons, our dance parties and practice parties.
Please call JoAnn 502-377-4859 to schedule this.
Best,
Brian