Latin America

Cha-Cha
Rumba
Samba
Jive
Paso Doble

We enjoy the vibrant rhythms and passionate movements that define Latin American dance. Our academy offers expert instruction in a variety of styles, from the sensual Cha-Cha and lively Rumba to the energetic Samba and spirited Jive. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an experienced dancer looking to refine your skills, our classes provide the perfect environment to explore and master these dynamic dances. Join us and discover the joy and culture of Latin American dance!

Cha-Cha

Flamboyant, vibrant and playful, the Cha-Cha is a Cuban-born dance and an offshoot of the Mambo. It is one of the most popular of the Latin dances with an easy to understand rhythm. After the basic movement of stepping forward or backward and shifting weight between feet, the Cha-Cha adds a quick set of three steps. This gives the dance its name since many dancers count out these steps as “cha cha cha”.

Rumba

The Rumba has its roots in Cuba and is also known as the “dance of love.” It is danced to romantic Latin love songs and it is fun and easy to learn. Rumba emphasizes on slow, romantic steps with a focus on hip movements.

Samba

Samba is Brazilian in origin and one of the most well-known Latin dances especially for its role in Carnival events, where individual dancers perform. Often difficult to master, the Samba is lively consisting of many jumps, turns and an extremely fast dance.

Jive

Originates from United States from African-Americans in the early 1930s consisting of dance steps derived from country dancing. It is lively, upwards, bouncy and energetic with variety of related dances including American Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Rock-and-Roll.

Paso Doble

Meaning “two step” in Spanish, Pasa Doble is a traditional couple dance from Spain with a march-like character which tells a bullfighting story whereby the man being the matador and the lady being the cape. It is proud-looking with strong stance and firmer with full control than the other four Latin dances.