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Often referred to in the West as “authentic / Dominican” bachata, this original social dance was created in the Dominican Republic during the 1960s and has been evolving for several decades

This Latin dance origins come from Cuba. This is a fun upbeat dance that you can get sassy, sexy, and fun. It is a 4/4 musical structure and the way you count the cha cha is 1,2,3,cha,cha and repeat

This dance is for all you cool cats out there! Named for vaudeville star Harry Fox and originally danced to ragtime music, the foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous movements across the dance floor. Its walk-like elements make it easy to unlock the skills to maste...

Get ready to move, move, move as this is the fastest of the Latin ballroom dances! Jive originated in the United States by the African American culture, influenced by Boogie, Lindy and Rock & Roll

This is very energetic as dancers appear light on their feet while maintaining the effortless elegance, smooth movements, and glamour. English in origin, Quick Step evolved in the 1920s featuring hops, runs, momentum and rotation

The dance of love! Originally, “rumba” was used as a synonym for “party” in northern Cuba. It was developed by Afro-Cuban workers in Havana and Matanzas. The timing for Rumba can be fast or slow, making the movements very eye-catching

Salsa is danced at nightclubs across the world! Salsa music and dance were born in Cuba in the 1900s. Visitors to Cuba fell in love with the music and dance expanding Salsa to the United States. Salsa was further developed in the 1960s by Puerto Ricans living in New York

Fun and flirty, this rhythm dance began in African – American communities in the 1920s–1940s centered at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Named after the swinging style of jazz music which inspired the dance, Swing is an upbeat dance with quick triple-step movements and a bouncy vigor

If you can spell it, you can do it! Tango is a favorite on the dance floor when it comes to telling a story of romance and passion. A strong dance that can be very intense or playful, the tango takes the follower and the audience on an emotional rollercoaster

The dance of grace and sway! This gliding style of dance evolved from 16th century Europe, and its beginning was a little risqué. As the dance started gaining popularity, it was criticized on moral grounds due to its close-hold stance and fast turning movements