Dance

Chicago Style Steppin’ (also spelled as Stepping) is an 8-count form of partner dancing with its origins from such styles as Salsa, the Swing dances and various Ballroom dances. This smooth and classy moves of this dance are mostly danced to medium-tempo music. At Allegro, we have a DJ’d Chicago Steppin’ event every 1st and

Lindy Hop is a swing partner dance sometimes known as Jitterbug. It emerged in the late 1920’s in New York, and became popular in the Swing ERA of the 1930’s and 1940’s. It is danced in both 6 and 8 count moves and has enjoyed a revival in popularity since the 1980’s. This is a

Cumbia music and dance style originated in Colombia. This social dance and music has become very popular worldwide. Come and join us at Allegro for the opportunity to be introduced to this lively style of partner dancing and its infectious music. View examples of Cumbia at YouTube.

Nightclub Two-Step, often written for short as NC2S, is an easy partner dance to learn, with a fairly relaxed frame, and is very practical to learn as it can be danced to all sorts of contemporary soft rock music or mid-tempo ballads. View examples of Nightclub Two-Step at YouTube.

Zouk is a sensual partner dance with its origins in the Lambada and danced to the Zouk rhythms which evolved in the French Caribbean.  Many of the moves used in other Latin dances can be used in this partner dance. Zouk is a fun dance and suitable for all ages. View examples of Zouk on YouTube.

Blues is a slow, sensual partner dance with its origins in African-American dancing of early 20th century. Blues fusion incorporates elements of other dances, such as tango, swing, or zouk, to encourage improvisational, connection-based partner dancing. View examples of Blues Fusion on YouTube.

Paso Doble is a passionate and exciting form of Latin dancing, although it is rarely used in USA social dancing, you would run into it if dancing in France and Spain! It is said to mimic the bullfights of Spain, and this stylized dance imparts a strong sense of rhythm and powerful movements. At Allegro

Jive is an energetic variation of classic swing dances from the early American 20th century. It comprises fast footwork, turns, and synchronized kicks. At Allegro it is taught in private lessons to those who enter International Latin style competitions. At Allegro ballroom dance parties swing music is played to which jive may be danced. View examples

East Coast Swing emerged from the Lindy Hop style of American Swing which began in the first half of the 20th century. ECS is a useful dance for beginners to dip their toes in the water. Danced in “single time” or more often “triple time” rhythm, you will learn a variety of turns and spins in