Particularly in Western Canada the term "Jive" is often used in reference to a fast social swing dance using single side steps and "quick, quick, slow, slow" rhythm. This North American Jive is a very fun, adaptable dance that is danced socially and is known by many different names depending...
Zouk (Brazilian)
Yet another hot Latin dance from Brazil. Characterized by long, sweeping rhythmical movements Zouk is related to the Lambada and Samba but has a style all its own. It has a slower, sensual feeling with a slight upward and dropping action creating a wave-like effect as it moves forward and...
Lambada
The hot dance sensation from Brazil sometimes known as the "Forbidden Dance". It was a fad dance in the late 1980's in Europe and then North America but continues to be danced in Brazil as it has for decades. Quite possibly the ultimate "dirty dance".
Slow Dance
This dance is related to Fox Trot but is done with even timing and on smaller crowded nightclub floors. This is a great dance for couples who want to get out on the dance floor immediately. It is useful in jazzy nightclubs or lounges.
Nightclub 2-Step
NC2 arose from 80's ballads - it's rumoured to have been invented in order to dance to "Lady in Red" that was popularly played in that era. Often, wedding couples come in to the dance studio with a song they think is Waltz and, secretly, NC2 fits - but usually...
Argentine Tango
This dance originated in Argentina where it was danced only by the lowest classes in Buenos Aires. It was eventually adopted by the Argentine public at large and ultimately developed into a sensual and passionate dance. It acheived world wide prominence after displays in Paris created a world wide...