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What are Ballroom dances?

Ballroom dancing refers to one of many partner style dances, which are mostly danced in a social setting. Smooth or Standard Styles include Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, and Tango, while Rhythm or Latin Styles include Rumba, Cha, Cha, Samba, Mambo, Salsa, Merengue, Swing (or Jive) and others. 

Below you will find out more information on the many dances taught here at Integral Ballroom.

Beginners Classes

In Beginner Ballroom, we teach the basic dance figures in Swing, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Merengue, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot, beginning lead-follow, and beginner musicality, along with how to maneuver around a crowded dance floor. 

If you are not sure if you are a beginner dancer, ask yourself these questions. Have you ever partner danced before? Has it been many years since you took dance lessons and you you are looking for a refresher? If you have answered yes, to either of these questions, our Beginners Classes are just for you.

American Style Bronze 1 Classes

In our American Style Bronze 1 Classes, we focus on one dance per month and continue development of dance technique, lead-follow, and musicality.  Students are given the opportunity to learn a minimum of three dance patterns and taught how to put these patterns together to form fun and energetic amalgamations that can be danced socially. As a prerequisite, Beginner Ballroom or equivalent is recommended.

Dances offered throughout the year include: Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, Salsa, Hustle, Night Club 2 Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Check our schedule for the exact dates these classes will be offered.

American Style Bronze 2-3 Classes

In our American Style Bronze 2-3 Classes, we again focus on one dance per month and continue development of dance technique, lead-follow, and musicality. Students are given the opportunity to learn a minimum of three slightly more complex dance patterns and taught how to put these patterns together to form even more exciting amalgamation that can be danced socially. As a prerequisite, American Style Bronze 1 or equivalent is recommended. 

Dances offered throughout the year include: Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, Salsa, Hustle, Night Club 2 Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Check our schedule for the exact dates these classes will be offered.

American Style Silver Classes

In our American Style Silver Classes, we focus more firmly on technique, lead-follow, and proper foot positioning as well as floor craft Again students will begin each month learning a minimum of three dance patterns and then will be given the opportunity to put the patterns together to form a routine using lead and follow. As a prerequisite, American Style Bronze 2-3 or equivalent is recommended. 

Dances offered throughout the year include: Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, Salsa, Hustle, Night Club 2 Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Check our schedule for the exact dates these classes will be offered.

Advanced Social Class

Using a mix of American and International Styles, this class is designed for students wanting to begin Open Style Dancing.  As a pre-requisite, American Style Bronze 2-3 or equivalent is recommended.

International Style Ballroom

You may ask, "What is an International Style Ballroom lesson"? Well, these lessons will focus on Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz in the International Style. All International Style Standard dances require precision, focus,  and technique for these challenging dance styles. The reward is an incredibly flowing and graceful dance style, which encompasses the true character of Ballroom Dance. Each International Style dance will be covered for 8 weeks with a continuing emphasis on technique and styling as we develop new figures in these dance styles. American Bronze 2-3 or equivalent is recommended.

Dances offered throughout the year include: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz.

Ladies Latin Class 

For our Ladies Latin Class, we teach a variety of low impact Latin style line dances, including Swing, Samba, Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba and more! These dances are characterized by rhythmic, playful and even sensual movements danced to Latin and contemporary music. No partner is required, and my dance choreography is not only a good workout, but allows dancers to practice their technique, which is a great practice opportunity for those who do not have a regular partner!

 

 

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