Rumba is a slow, sensuous, romantic dance with much flirtation. Many of the basic figures of the dance have a "tease and run" theme in which the lady first flirts with and then rejects her partner. The sexual overtures can be very aggressive. The Rumba spotlights the lady and in particular her rhythmic body action and sexuality. The slow Latin beat, the rhythmic body and hip action, and the steamy tease and run figures result in routines that can be close to X-rated. Unlike the Cha-Cha which effects a happy, carefree, party-time-like dance expression, the rumba effects a more serious and intense expression. This class will consist of Rumba figures, and the techniques that make those figures look fancy, including rhythm walks, Cuban motion, spotting, connection, poise, posture, and footwork. For new and more experienced dancers, this class will help you improve your level. No partner required

Bolero is a slower version of the rumba. What makes the most romantic of the latin dances. The music and the feeling of bolero enhances a sense of love. Slow, graceful, romantic, movements and actions characterize the bolero. Unlike the rumba, the bolero traditionally includes rise and fall and stretching actions. During the slow step, there is an extension and lift of the body. In bolero classes you will learn the figures, and the techniques that make those figures look and feel special, including tempo, cuban motion, connection, poise, posture, and footwork. For new and more experienced dancers, this class will add styling to your movements.

Cha Cha, originally known as Cha-Cha-Cha, has its origins in the Cuban Mambo. It gets its name from the distinctive syncopated triple step (cha cha cha) danced between 2 rock steps. It came to this country in the middle 1950's.The Cha Cha is also a spot dance and is expressed though body animation. The character is fun, flirty, playful.
Cha-Cha figures cross over to almost any fast tempo music from country to funk and hip-hop. Learn the basic figures and the technique that makes those moves really stand out on the dance floor, including rhythm walks, Cuban motion, spotting, connection, posture, and footwork. For new or more experienced dancers, this class will help you improve your level. No partner required.

Mambo, originated in Cuba and is their national dance. It came to the United States in the '40s and became widely popular in the early '50s. Teachers promoted it and even developed three separate rhythms: the single, double, and triple Mambo, something we see in our Jive and Swing today. A popular dance, Mambo is also exciting and will help you become a good rhythm dancer. Learn basic mambo figures, and the techniques of Cuban motion, spotting, connection, poise, and posture. For new as well as more experienced dancers who want to improve their level. No partner required.

East Coast Swing, also called The Jitterbug, is the official "sock hop" swing dance for jump blues. This is a fun dance! East Coast Swing is a circular, rotating swing dance that has many wraps, tunnels, and turns. The basic step is: triple step, triple step, rock step. The music is diverse and includes oldies (Elvis and Chuck Berry), jump blues, country, big band, and top 40. East Coast Swing is a versatile dance suitable for both the ballroom and the bar room. With a wide range of music to choose from you can swing to almost anything. Learn the basic footwork, partnering skills, and the techniques that will make feel good and look good on the dance floor. For new as well as more experienced dancers who want to improve their level. No partner required.