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Developed in Germany, the Waltz is popular all over the world and today is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all time.
A truly romantic dance, the Waltz is comprised of soft flowing movements that travels around the line of dance. Characterized by its "rise and fall" action, it is danced in 3/4 time with strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of step-step-close.
International Standard Waltz has only closed figures wherein the couple never breaks the hold position. The American Smooth Waltz involves figures that are performed in an open position.
The Foxtrot was developed in the United States in the 1920’s. Named after its creator, Harry Fox, the Foxtrot is frequently associated with the smooth dancing style of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It has become one of the most popular ballroom dances in history.
Foxtrot is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. The footwork timing is usually "slow, quick, quick" or "slow, slow, quick, quick."
Typically danced to big band swing-style music in 4/4 time, it is adaptable to most music styles. The first and third beats are accented more strongly than the second and fourth beats.
Ballroom Tango is a ballroom dance that is divided into two disciplines, the American Style and the International Style. Both styles are practiced as social and competitive dances and share a closed hold position, but the American style allows the dancers to separate from closed position to execute open figures.
Tango walks, having a "stalking" or "sneaking" character, are unlike the walks of other ballroom dances. Movements are sometimes slow and slithery, and other times sharp and stacatto, such as a quick foot flick or a sharp head snap to promenade position. Tango has the same counter clockwise flow of movement around the dance floor, but with a lesser sense of urgency in comparison to the smoother and more continuous ballroom dances.
The Quickstep evolved in the 1920s from a combination of the Foxtrot, The Chase G Chug, Charleston, Shag, Peabody, and One-Step.
It is a light-hearted member of the standard ballroom dances, and has gradually evolved into a very dynamic one with a lot of movement and many advanced patterns including hops, runs, quick steps with a lot of momentum, and rotation.
The tempo of Quickstep dance is rather brisk as it was created to ragtime era jazz music, and is most suitable for both formal and informal events because of this.
Although difficult to master and perform, the Quickstep is lots of fun to watch.
The Viennese waltz originated in the suburbs of Vienna and in the alpine region of Austria in the 1700’s.
Also known as the Vienna Waltz, the Rotary Waltz, and the Wiener Walzer, this dance is the classic, original waltz and the oldest of all the ballroom dances.
Like the slow waltz, the Viennese waltz uses ¾ time music, but the tempo is much faster. Because of the faster pace it makes it a bit more challenging to do.
In modern ballroom dance, two versions of Viennese Waltz are recognized, the International Standard and the American Smooth.
One of the most sensual and dramatic of all the latin dances, Argentine Tango originated in Buenos Aires during the late 19th Century, and today fusions of the original dance continue to evolve.
Argentine Tango is danced in an embrace that changes from "open", in which the dancers connect at arms length, to very "closed", in which the partnership is chest-to-chest.
Tango is usually danced in a curved pattern to the count of 16 or 32 beats with the feet close to the floor, the ankles and knees brushing as one leg passes the other.
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The East Coast (E.C.) Swing is a fast, exuberant dance, and is a great way to get into couples dancing with lead and follow. A non-progressive dance, the Swing is convenient for a dance crowded floor, and can be adapted to almost any tempo.
In addition to the 6-count basic circular, rotating step that follows the "triple step, triple step, rock step" pattern. It is characterized by spins, turns and throw-outs, and since this is a quick dance, steps should be small and light with the knees relaxed and slightly flexed.
The West Coast (W.C.) Swing is a slower, more sultry style allowing for more sensual movements, but is also danced to a 6-count sequence, "walk, walk, triple-step, triple-step".
It is danced in a slot pattern, and is a more linear form of swing than East Coast Swing and is characterized by the rubberband-like, in-and-out movement that creates the energy for double and triple spins and sensuous passes. West Coast Swing can be danced to a variety of music including rock and roll, country, and blues.
Ballroom Rumba, one of the ballroom-latin dances which is danced socially and competitively. Rumba is the slowest of the five competitive International Latin dances: the Paso Doble, the Samba, the Cha-Cha, and the Jive.
Imagine a scenario where a teasing female will flirt with and then reject her male dance partner, and that is Rumba, the dance of love. Rumba takes place in 4/4 time and with a basic rhythm of “quick, quick, slow” and highlighted by the distinctive cuban hip motion.
Cha-Cha is an energetic latin dance which originated in Cuba. The modern version is now one of the ballroom-latin dances practiced both socially and in ballroom competitions all over the world. The basic rhythm is 2,3,4 & 1,2,3,4 &1 with the accent on count 1.
Each step should be taken with the ball of the foot staying in contact with the floor. Upon weight change from one foot the the next, the heel should release from the floor first, allowing the toe to remain in contact with the floor.
Although there are slight differences between the American Rhythm and International Latin styles, the cuban hip motion is prevalent in both styles.
Also known as "Salsa on 2", the fusion of Swing and Cuban music produced the Mambo rhythm and in turn created a sensational dance.
The feel of the Mambo is based mostly on forward and backward movements. Basic components of the dance include rock steps and side steps, with occasional points, kicks and flicks of the feet. The distinctive hip movement is essential to the flavor of Mambo, hence the meaning of the word mambo: "shake it."
The basic Mambo combination is counted as "quick-quick-slow," with the foot moving on the second beat. On the third beat, the weight shifts to the other foot, returning to the original foot on the fourth beat. Dancers swing their hips through each step, creating a fluid motion and a sensuous atmosphere.
Salsa dancing is a popular international dance that can be found today in most metropolitan cities in the world.
Salsa originated in Cuba in the 1930's, and there are many styles of Salsa currently practiced here in the US. North American styles have different characteristics: Los Angeles style breaks on the first beat "On 1" while New York style breaks on the second beat "On 2" (as in Mambo).
The basic step involves an 8 beat measure with steps on one, two, three and a pause on four, steps on five, six, seven, and a pause on eight, counted in a quick 8 count sequence. All styles are lively and energetic and incorporate the famous Cuban Hip motion.
The Bolero is a smooth, sophisticated, sentimental love dance, and is the slowest of all the latin dances. It is one of the competition dances in the American Rhythm ballroom dance category.
Because it is danced to music with a slower tempo, the dance elicits a feeling of romance.
Following a "slow-quick-quick" pattern, the steps are very slow and romantic, and combines controlled movement with dramatic expression of the music.
The Hustle is the partner version of disco dancing which was very popular in the 1970's. It has some features in common with Swing, and is a fast moving, energetic dance characterized by its many turns.
Music played for the Hustle is modern, based upon rhythm and blues. The lady spins almost constantly while her partner draws her close and sends her away.
It is a non-progressive dance and mostly danced in a slot or rotational slot. The Hustle is one of the few dances that do not phrase evenly with the music: each basic occupies 3 beats of music, though the music is in 4/4 time.
One of the five International Latin dances, Jive is a lively variation of the Jitterbug, and many of its basic patterns are similar to those of East Coast Swing, and in fact they share many figures, as well as the same tempo and music style.
The basic look and feel of Jive is extremely energetic with the characteristic pumping action of the legs.
Both the East Coast Swing and basic Jive employ two triple steps and a rock step. In Jive, the count begins with the rock step, which is counted "1,2." The two triple steps are counted "3 and 4" and "5 and 6."
Samba originated in Brazil, and is an iconic symbol of the Brazilian Carnival and culture as a whole, and today is known as a lively party dance.
Carmen Miranda helped to popularize samba internationally through her Hollywood films.
Samba is included in both the American Rhythm and International ballroom styles and is danced competitively all around the world.
The country-western two-step, often called the "Texas two-step" or simply the "Two-step," is a country-western dance usually danced to country music.
It is a progressive partner dance that proceeds clockwise around the floor, with the leader facing the line of dance.
Traditionally, Two Step footwork timing is "quick-quick-slow-slow". In modern times, this is also known as Texas Polka. It can be danced to music with either a 2/4 or 4/4 time signature.
Nightclub Two Step (Nightclub Two-step, NC2S, was initially developed by Buddy Schwimmer in the mid-1960s, and uses similar figures as in bolero and rumba.
Not to be confused with the Texas Two Step, Night Club 2-Step is danced to slow, romantic music. The basic step is like the whisk step in samba and the basic step uses "slow, quick, quick " timing.
The "nightclub" label comes from the way the dance is confined to a single, compact space on the dance floor, with a few moves added to allow you to travel a short distance when necessary — perfect for crowded nightclub floors.
The country waltz is almost as elegant as the ballroom waltz and is also one of the easiest dances to learn.
Country waltz is slightly different than ballroom waltz, even though they are both danced in 3/4 time. It's sometimes described as a “one-step waltz”.
You still do three steps: (right, left, right, then left-right-left). The first step is a traveling step, while the other two steps are pretty much danced in place.
It really isn't forward-side-together; it's step-two-three, step-two-three.
When you go Country dancing you'll find that just about everyone does the three-step. For historical reasons we call CW dancing "two-stepping", after the original C&W dance steps.
But the three-step is actually what most folks do in the Texas dance halls.
It's easy to learn, easy to lead, easy to follow, not too fast, and can be done to just about any song.
Dancemasters Studio in Dallas, Texas offers Ballroom & Latin, Swing, Country & Salsa Dance classes, and Wedding Dance lessons! Our studio is conveniently located at 10675 E. Northwest Highway (at Plano Road) upstairs in the shopping center adjacent to Kroger. We offer a full range of dancing classes, private dance lessons and Wedding Dance (First Dance) lessons.
Ballroom Dancing continues to surge in popularity as more and more people are discovering the joy of dancing. Join the growing number of ballroom dance fans who are learning to express themselves to a variety of exciting ballroom dance rhythms: the sexy and sultry Latin beats: Salsa, Tango, Rumba or Bolero, or the slow and romantic smooth dances: Foxtrot & Waltz and the ever popular Swing. Dancing is well known to be beneficial for your health and is a great way to make new friends. Check out our group latin and ballroom dance class schedule, private ballroom dance lessons, and Dallas area ballroom studio parties!
Whatever your dancing goals are, Dancemasers Studio can help you achieve them. Learn the correct technique as well as ballroom etiquette, and become a better ballroom and latin dancer. We offer a full range of group dance classes for beginner through advanced dancers. If you are new to dancing, the beginnerBallroom Dance Classesteach you some of the basic steps in the most popular dances, like the Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and Salsa. Your confidence will blossom, and you will feel more comfortable on the dance floor at social occasions. Is there a dance you have always wanted to learn like the passionate Tango or the seductive Rumba? Don't put it off any longer. Now is the time to take the first steps!
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We have years of experience helping wedding couples prepare for your big day. We will choreograph a special number to the song you select, and then teach you to dance with grace and musicality. Even if you’ve never danced before, we’ll have you dancing like the stars on your wedding day!
If you are planning to get married, here are a few tips from the experts on learning to dance in preparation for your wedding:
Learning to dance for your wedding is a special gift that you and your spouse-to-be can give to each other. Feeling confident and poised when you dance together will ensure that your very first dance together as wife and husband will be a memory you will cherish forever.
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Our Thursday practice dance party features music suited to all the ballroom dances, from tango and swing to salsa and hustle. These weekly dance parties are wonderful opportunities to practice your dancing in a club-like environment and provide a relaxed atmosphere in which to meet people and make new friends.
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Professional Dance Instructor, Gene X. Willman, has won numerous dance and top teacher awards at various local and national Ballroom, Country Western, and Latin dance competitions. Gene received most of his professional dance training from some of the top dance coaches such as Fred Astaire and the Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
He is one of a few dance teachers in Texas who are fully qualified and certified to teach in all phases of dance. He teaches in both American Standard and International styles of dance on three levels of Ballroom and Latin. Gene is a member of the United States Independent Dance Council, the Texas Country Western Dance Association and the United Country Western Dance Council .
Raised around dancing, he has danced most of his life and has taught dance as a profession for the past eleven years. Gene not only teaches Ballroom and Country Western dancing, but also Latin dances such as Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, and Merengue, to name a few. Besides the Tango, his favorite dances are the three "S's"... Swing, Salsa, and Shuffle. Country Western dancing is a MUST if you live in Texas or just happen to be passing through. He teaches both private and group lessons, works as a professional dance coach, choreographer, and as director at various dance studios in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, Austin, Oklahoma and San Antonio area. He loves to teach and is experienced in twenty-one different dances.
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Randy Lynn started with Fred Astaire Studios in 1977 at the age of 17. In less than four years, he became the Fred Astaire undefeated champion in both the American division and Theatre Arts division.
Shane Harris began his dancing career as a ballroom instructor in 1995. Since then, he has shared his joy of dancing with individuals, couples and groups in Texas, Colorado and North Carolina. With a background in Jazz, Modern, Tribal and Ecstatic dance, Shane blends various means of creative expression to help his students have a personal and unique dance experience.
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Shane's lighthearted teaching style helps students to quickly feel at ease on the dance floor. Through the use of humor, patience and strong dance technique, Shane strives to help people enjoy ballroom dance no matter their current skill level.
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