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Elegantly beautiful, suavely sophisticated and simply superb, the graceful Slow Foxtrot is the dance to which all Ballroom dancers aspire. Considered by many to be one of the most difficult of all the dances to master the Foxtrot offers challenges to all dancers.

The Ballroom Tango is a European development of the original Tango Argentina. Despite its image as a harsh and staccato dance, the Ballroom Tango has endured as the dance expression of some of the most romantic and popular music of all time.

One of the most versatile and fun dances of the Latin American family. The Cha Cha originates from Cuba. It got its name from the sound the feet make on the floor as it is danced 'Cha Cha Cha'.

The Samba originated in Brazil and is the party dance of Rio. It is still danced extensively in Brazil, although the Samba that is danced in the Ballrooms and International competitions around the world is a far cry from the party dance of Brazil.

The Paso Doble is the dance of the Spanish bullfighter. It symbolises the battle between man and beast and portrays the man in a very macho image.

The Jive that most people think of, the one that is danced at family parties and weddings, is generally Rock 'n' Roll Jive.

It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s a man-woman thing. Hypnotic, pulsating Afro-Caribbean rhythms merge in a spicy cocktail of hot Latino music for some great partner dancing fun in one of the most popular Club dances of the millennium.

It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s a man-woman thing. Hypnotic, pulsating Afro-Caribbean rhythms merge in a spicy cocktail of hot Latino music for some great partner dancing fun in one of the most popular Club dances of the millennium.

This is the party dance of the Caribbean Dominican Republic. A very simple beat with very simple steps means you can be partying on the floor literally within less than a minute.