Ballroom Dance Lessons
At OUT to Dance you can learn a wide variety of dance styles,
whether ballroom, swing, lindy, west coast swing, salsa, merengue,
two-step, bellydance, nightclub frestyle dancing, or more. Below
are descriptions of only the ballroom styles we teach at OUT to
Dance. For other dances besides ballroom, click on the lavender
line at top of this page. See our Group
Dance Classes or for the upcoming class schedule, or look
at the options we offer for Individual
Dance Lessons.
Waltz
Characterized by its rolling style and romantic flavor, the waltz
first became fashionable in Vienna around the 1780s, spreading
to many other countries in the years to follow. The waltz, and
especially its closed dance position, became the example for the
creation of many other ballroom dances. Subsequently, new types
of waltz have developed, including many folk and several ballroom
dances. For more info and some great waltz music for dancing,
click below:
Learn more about the Waltz
Foxtrot
A smooth American dance introduced to the public in 1913 by Harry
Fox, noted for being the first dance to incorporate into the rhythm
a combination of Slows and Quicks. Foxtrot is characterized by
elegant walking-style movements danced to silky jazz tunes by
artists including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn,
Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble and the new crop
of contemporary jazz artists. Foxtrot is one of the most elegant
and sophisticated of the ballroom dances; think Fred and Ginger,
top hats and tails! For more info and some foxtrot music for dancing,
click below:
Learn more about the Foxtrot
Wedding Dance
Wedding dance is traditionally a slow, romantic dance with simple
footwork, usually danced to the couple's first dance. Couples
may choose a waltz, foxtrot, or any ballroom dance, but the most
popular wedding dance is often called Slow Dancing or Schmooze
Foxtrot, the simplest and most improvisational of the partner
dances. Schmooze Foxtrot eliminates all counting and highly structured
footwork, and instead focuses on the couple's connection, elegant
spins, moving across the dance floor, and a playful and natural
dance style. Schmooze foxtrot is the fun and easy dance for couples
who want to learn to dance quickly, simply, naturally, and avoid
the formal structure of other ballroom dances.
Learn more about the Wedding
Dance
Tango
Tango is a dramatic, sensual social dance form that originated
in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally danced frequently by same
sex partners, (particularly men,) this smoldering dance is a dance
with attitude! The most popular tango dance styles are the Argentine
tango and the ballroom tango, often known as American or International
Style; we teach ballroom style tango at OUT
to Dance because of its clear simplicity, strong steady rhythm,
and popularity in ballroom dance venues.
Learn more about the Tango
Cha Cha
An exciting, syncopated Latin dance of Cuban origin which originated
in the 1950's, the Cha Cha gets its name and character from its
distinct repetitive foot rhythm. It's playful and joyful and can
be danced to a great variety of popular music, from Roy Orbison
in the 50's to the Beatles in the 60s to Santana at the millenium.
For more info and some cha cha music for dancing, click below:
Learn more about the Cha Cha
Rhumba
Often called the Dance of Love, rhumba is a slow- to medium-tempo
Latin American dance of Cuban origin in 4/4 time, which is characterized
by sensual and smooth movements, Latin-style hip motion, and an
elegant and flirtatious interplay between partners. For more info
and rumba music for dancing, click on this link:
Learn more about the Rhumba
Nightclub Freestyle Dancing
If you feel awkward when faced with a dance opportunity in a
club, party, or social event, you can find relief in just one
private lesson in club dancing. This is the informal, popular
dance where you're not touching your partner, just boogeying freely--
(or not so freely, if you're currently feeling a little dorky!)
You'll learn the simplest basics of shifting weight and what you
can do with your feet and arms; after a one-hour lesson, you'll
have the skills to finally break the ice and get out there and
party, and you'll know you look just fine. You won't be imitating
early Michael Jackson or memorizing fancy patterns; you'll be
learning some simple, natural movements where you can blend in
with the dancing crowd, feel relaxed, and have fun. You're encouraged
to bring a CD or iPod with a couple of your favorite tunes, (since
one of the secrets to good freestyle dancing is liking the music,)
or just enjoy some mainstream party music we provide.
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