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.
Balboa:
Balboa originated in Southern California in the 1920’s. It is danced in close embrace and has strong lead/follow which allows dancers to emphasize rhythm and musical subtleties. It is often used to dance to super quick music, or in conjunction with other swing styles.
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.
Cajun Waltz:
Cajun Waltz originated in the late 18th century in South Louisiana by predominantly French speaking immigrants. Danced to three-four time, the music is marked by use of the fiddle and Cajun accordion. This music and dance was developed for fais do-do, social get-togethers on a porch or dance hall, and covers the space.
Charleston:
The Charleston was a 1920s American dance craze. But maybe there's a word beyond craze that could describe it better. It is precursor to Lindy Hop and sits near the base of the swing dancing tree. Today, the Charleston is danced as a robust set of steps with a feeling that is particularly well-suited to a lot of the jazz music we listen to here in the city of New Orleans.
Country Western Dancing:
Country-Western Dancing has grown from reels, quadrilles, square, and round dancing. It is danced to Country music, and constructed to be progressive around the floor. The steps are gliding, as boots are the most popular footwear. It is informal, has little hip motion, and a definite lead/follow pattern.
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.
Hip Hop:
Hip Hop combines interpretive street dance styling with hip hop music. Hip Hop is a solo dance, rather than partnered.
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.
Zydeco:
Zydeco originates in southwest Louisiana. It is a partnered social dance comprised of small sideways steps. It is danced to Zydeco music, which is a blend of blues, creole music, and rhythm and blues. The rhythm that is most prominent follows the vest frottoir.
