Ballroom Dancing
These ballroom classes will move at a pace good for learning, including group exercises to become familiar and comfortable with dancing. Partner required; class fee ($50) per person. You will need to bring your own water. Leather soled shoes and loose, breathable clothing is suggested.
Partner required; class fee ($50) per person. You will need to bring your own water as there are no drinking fountains available. Leather-soled shoes are preferred. Loose, breathable clothing is suggested.
Section 1 – Beginning American Rumba
Rumba began with Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. It is a slow, romantic dance done to 4/4 music with strong rhythms, and melodies influenced by Spanish and African flavors. Ballroom Rumba uses a box for its basic step. Unlike the Waltz and Foxtrot, Rumba tends to stay in one small spot, using small steps. This makes it very suitable for crowded dance floors. “Cuban Motion” is a major part of its styling. Samples of Rumba are available many places on-line: e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCHKa2Pz-OY
Section 2 – Beginning American Foxtrot
Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance of long, continuous flowing movements around the entire dance floor. The music is typically vocal/big band music, and/or some pop. This classic dance is probably the 2nd best-known ballroom dance, after waltz. It can look similar to waltz, but has its own style, uses two different rhythms, and is done to 4/4 music. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers famously performed this dance in films. A sample of a beginner’s routine is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJiYAPr2lp0
Registration fee $50 per person