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...
Paso Doble
The dance depicting the bullfight where the male is the matador and the female represents the cape. The name comes from Spanish meaning "two step" and was originally a Spanish folk dance. Today it is a highly dramatic and flamboyant show dance danced in professional competition in the International Latin...
Jitterbug
The term Jitterbug has had several meanings over the years and it's definition varies depending on where you live. Originally Jitterbug was simply another regional name for the Lindy Hop that came into usage after about 1940. It is sometimes used, mostly in California and along the west coast, to...
Bachata
A sexy, sensual Latin dance that is danced in most Latin dance clubs, on cruise ships with tropical locations and at tropical resorts in Latin America. The character of this dance is achieved through the strongly grounded feeling, the close body contact, the sensual movement of the hips for the...
Salsa
Salsa is the Spanish word for "sauce" denoting a "spicy" and "hot" flavor to this popular dance style. Having originated from Mambo its exciting music also reflects the fusion of an Afro-Cuban beat with enhanced jazz textures. Salsa is a casual, adapatable dance with varied texturing and a 'must learn'...
Samba
The Samba is associated with the Brazilian "Carnaval" and the music embodies its lighthearted rhythm and sensuality. The Samba provides us with an upbeat and rhythmical dance that is quite unique among the latin dances and is often a very practical dance for social dancing. Sometimes called the South American...