Quickstep is a fast partner dance developed in the 1920s in New York City and was first danced by Black Americans. Its origins are in combination of slow foxtrot combined with the Charleston, a dance which was one of the precursors to what today is called swing dancing. It is often danced classically to American […]
Kizomba which originated in Angola, the is one of the most recent partner dances to gain popularity in the country. Kizomba has close partnering and can be quite sensual, but it is not out of place on a social dance floor. The basic steps are easy to learn, but a lot of skill and body and musical
West Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. It is characterized by an elastic look that results from its extension-compression technique of partner connection. The dance allows for both partners to improvise steps in a playful manner while dancing together “in a slot” on the dance floor. The West Coast
The Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic and it is one of the easiest of all partner dances to learn. Merengue focuses on “marching” steps, gradual turns, and strong hip actions. it is very popular throughout the Caribbean and South America and is one of the standard Latin American dances. Often played
Samba is a dance rooted in the rhythms of Brazil and has a bounciness to it. Samba can also train you in body isolation and musicality, as you enjoy putting your own stamp on this exciting dance. You’ll enjoy the cheerfulness of its up-tempo music too! Allegro regularly teaches samba and plays the music at
Rumba is a slower sensual Latin dance, which combines leg lines, hip actions, and smooth arm styling. Perfect for the beginner, it can also improve core strength and balance. Taught in both International and American styles, it is a popular offering at most dances. Allegro regularly teaches rumba and plays the music at ballroom parties
Cha Cha is a fun, iconic dance that is often played at dances worldwide. We teach the footwork, hip action, and how to recognize the rhythm of this sometimes-flirtatious dance. Taught in both International and American styles, this dance works with a wide variety of music styles and is a useful addition to everyone’s dancing
The Hustle is a partner dance that became popular in the disco era of the 1970’s. Modern partner hustle is sometimes referred to as New York hustle, however, its original name is the Latin hustle. People still do this dance around the world today. Hustle is the perfect dance for beginners! Allegro offers many hustle
Bachata is a social dance in a genre of Latin American music that originated in the Dominican Republic in the first half of the 20th century. Bachata originates from bolero and son (and later, from the mid-1980s, merengue) and has taken the salsa club dance scene by storm! The basics of bachata are relatively simple
Argentine Tango is a sensual partner dance, originating in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, during the late 19th century. The roots of this dance can be found in African candombe, Cuban habanera, as well as waltzes and polkas. It was a popular dance among European immigrants, former slaves and the working
