Explore the elegance and grace of ballroom dancing with our variety of dance styles. From the classic American Waltz to the fiery International Tango, we offer a range of styles to suit every dancer's preference.
American Style
Smooth Rhythm
Waltz Rumba Bachata
Tango Cha-Cha Cumbia
Foxtrot Swing Hustle
Viennese Waltz Mambo Polka
Peabody Bolero Jitterbug
Merengue
Samba
Salsa
West Coast Swing
Argentine Tango
International
Standard Latin
Waltz Rumba
Tango Cha-Cha
Foxtrot Jive
Viennese Waltz Samba
Quickstep Paso Doble
American Ballroom
- American Ballroom is broken down into two categories, called Smooth and Rhythm.
- The American style of ballroom dance uses a more open position, uses under-arm turns, and the lines created between dance partners are more open.
- Dips, turns and side-by-side moves are allowed and encouraged.
- Most often found on the social ballroom dance floor.
International Ballroom
- International Ballroom is broken down into the Standard and Latin categories.
- International Ballroom is all about maintaining the connection with your partner. The dancers keep close to each other and the lead and follow operate around a common center as they move. The open position that happens in American Ballroom does not happen at all in International Ballroom. Dips, turns and side-by-side moves that are perfectly acceptable in American Ballroom are not allowed in the International style of ballroom dance.
- In the United States, International Ballroom is primarily danced in competitions, while American Ballroom is most often danced on the social dance floor. This is just a rule of thumb, as you’re bound to find both American and International Ballroom being dance socially.
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