Dances That We Teach
At Dance A Lot we are certified in both American and International Styles of Dancing, which includes but not limited to International Standard/Ballroom and Latin, and American Rhythm and Smooth. We also love to teach Night Club dances such as Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Argentine Tango, and West Coast Swing.
Samba
Inspired by the Brazilian carnival dance, the Samba is characterized by its rhythmic and high energy actions.
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Cha Cha
Fun and flirtatious, the Cha Cha has its roots in 1950's New York.
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RUMBA
The slowest and most sensual of the Latin dances, Rumba originates from the Caribbean isles of Cuba.
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PASO DOBLE
Fierce and commanding, the Paso Doble has its origins in the Spanish bullfighting tradition.
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JIVE
Playful and upbeat, the Jive gained popularity in the United States in the 1940s.
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Slow Waltz
Graceful and timeless, the Waltz is perhaps the most recognizable of the ballroom dances.
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Tango
Originating from the border of Argentina and Uruguay, the Tango is the most distinct of all the ballroom dances.
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Viennese Waltz
Developed in the city of Vienna, the Viennese Waltz is a faster counterpart to the Slow Waltz.
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Foxtrot
Smooth and jazzy, the Foxtrot was first developed in the United States in 1914.
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Quickstep
Invented in the 1920s with inspiration from the Foxtrot and Charleston, the Quickstep is the most energetic of the standard dances.
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Cha Cha
Cheeky and playful, the Cha Cha originated in 1950’s Cuba until finding its way on the American shores.
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RUMBA
Developed more than 400 years ago in Cuba, the Rumba is suave and playful.
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Swing
The Swing (also known as the East Coast Swing), was developed in the American East Coast in the 1940s.
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Bolero
Known as the “Cuban Dance of Love,” the Bolero is slow and romantic.
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Mambo
Upbeat and lively, the Mambo finds its beginning in 1930s Cuba following the popularity of latin dance bands.
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Slow Waltz
Slow and elegant, the Waltz is the most traditional of the smooth dances.
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Tango
The American Tango blends styles from its international equivalent with the traditional Argentine tango of its origin.
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Viennese Waltz
Airy and emotional, the Viennese Waltz is a common fan favorite among spectators.
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Foxtrot
Popularized by Fred Aistaire and Ginger Rogers, the Foxtrot is smooth and jazzy.
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Argentine Tango
Traveling originally from Argentina and Urugway, and spreading throughout the world, Argentine Tango is one of the most famous dances today.
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West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing developed as a variation of the beloved Lindy Hop led by dancer Dean Collins in the Los Angeles area in 1937.
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Salsa
Flirty and energetic, the Salsa was first developed in the 1940s with influences from Mambo, Guaguanco and Danzon.
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Bachata
Strong and sensual, the Bachata finds its roots in the Dominican Republic.
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Merengue
Originating in the Dominican Republic, the Merengue is an easy fan favorite.
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Hustle
Hustle is an American dance which originated in the 1970s.
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American Smooth
- Waltz
- Tango
- Foxtrot
- Viennese Waltz
International Ballroom
- Waltz
- Tango
- Foxtrot
- Viennese Waltz
- Quickstep
American Rhythm
- Cha Cha
- Rumba
- East CoastSwing
- Bolero
- Mambo
International Latin
- Cha Cha
- Samba
- Rumba
- Paso Doble
- Jive
Other Dances
- Argentine Tango
- Salsa
- Merengue
- Bachata
- Hustle
- West Coast Swing
