CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Argentine Tango:
Argentine Tango is a Latin social dance which originated in the working class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. It is marked by a close embrace and dynamic lead/follow relationship between partners. The music is distinct, and includes orchestras from the Golden Age led by Troilo, Di Sarli, and Donato.
Bachata:
Bachata is a Latin social dance which originated in the Dominican Republic. It is an 8 count dance which moves within a square. Footwork and embrace are key elements, as well as interpretation.
Ballroom:
Ballroom literally is rooted in the word ballare which means “to dance.” Ballroom styles and music are varied, and ballroom is divided into smooth and rhythm dances. Styles available include waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha, swing, samba, and bolero.
Components of Salsa:
Have you taken a salsa class series before but want to learn more moves? This class is a great way to learn new moves and practice tying them in to the salsa fundamentals you already know. Do you dance "On1" or "On2"? It won't matter. In this class we offer these salsa moves on both counts! Class level: Beginner/Intermediate. Previous salsa experience required.
Level Up:
LEVEL UP is a fitness class that uses choreographed dance routines to get the most out of a workout. The element of fun and the driving music is what makes the class popular with fitness enthusiasts. This is a high-energy, hip hop and pop fitness class. level up Prep breaks down the routines. In a standard Dance Trance class, there is no instruction, rather, students just follow along with the instructors.
Kizomba:
Kizomba is a close-embrace partner dance from the Portuguese-speaking African nation of Angola. Think tango with an African flair. Beautiful, slow, elegant, and stylish, dancers get hooked by its focus on musicality and connection.
Lindy Hop:
Lindy Hop originated in Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s and developed alongside swing jazz. It incorporates a swing out, or breakaway, and can be used in conjunction with other swing styles.
Salsa on1:
Salsa is a social Latin dance originating in the Caribbean. Danced to old and new Salsa music, it incorporates stylistic flair, spins, fancy footwork, with the initial movement falling on the first count.
Salsa on2:
Salsa on 2 is social Latin dance popular in New York and elsewhere where the initial movement falls on the second count, allowing for different patterns and accents to occur.
Samba:
Samba is great for fitness, Especially for the legs, glutes and core. In our Samba classes you’ll learn its unique footwork, hip movements and body rolls in a slow and fast pace. Samba will keep you on your toes!.
Swing:
Swing is an umbrella term for a group of social dances that developed with swing jazz music in the 1920s through 1940s. These include Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, and Balboa. an intro to swing or basics class will cover 6 and 8 count patterns and will give you a foundation to continue into other swing dances.
Zouk:
Brazilian Zouk is based in Lambada. The embrace uses close connection, beautiful spins and strong head movements to create grace and rhythm.
