STYLES OF BALLROOM DANCE

Ballroom Dancing is a general name that is commonly used for all partnership dances, but in fact we have few styles of Ballroom Dancing that are danced competitively and socially.


BALLROOM DANCING ON LONG ISLAND

If you are a beginner, our talented dance teachers will be able to help you to chose dances to start with that fit best your needs, whether you just want to be able to hit the dance floor on Saturday night party, you have a wedding to go to, or want us to choreograph your first wedding dance. If you want to take your dancing to the next level and become a competitive ballroom dancer, our dance teachers will be more than happy to assist you in this journey and find the style that you fall in love with and can best express yourself!


AMERICAN SMOOTH
  • Waltz
  • Tango
  • Foxtrot
  • Viennese Waltz


AMERICAN RHYTHM
  • Cha cha
  • Rumba
  • East Coast Swing
  • Bolero
  • Mambo
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
  • Waltz
  • Tango
  • Foxtrot
  • Quickstep
  • Viennese Waltz


INTERNATIONAL LATIN
  • Cha cha
  • Samba
  • Rumba
  • Paso Doble
  • Jive


CLUB STYLE DANCES:

Latin dances:

  • Salsa
  • Merengue
  • Bachata
  • Cumbia
CLUB STYLE DANCES:

Swing dances:

  • West Coast Swing
  • East Coast Swing
  • Lindy Hop
  • Jitterbug
  • Boogie-woogie
  • Carolina Shag
  • Nightclub Two Step
  • Polka
  • Argentine Tango
  • Hustle


BENEFITS OF BALLROOM DANCING

Ballroom Dancing is an art that happens between two people. It is one of the most beautiful forms of dancing that requires not only physical abilities, but sensitivity towards another human being. To make the ballroom dance enjoyable and smooth, both partners have to pay attention not only to themselves, but also to each other, which requires a unique set of skills.

In the process of making ballroom dancing a fun and magical experience, your body and soul is going through real positive changes. Ballroom dancing improves:

  • posture, flexibility and coordination
  • stamina and cardiovascular health
  • lowers the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  • promotes increased lung capacity
  • slow down bone loss and osteoporosis
  • muscle tone and promotes burning fat


There is a good list of physical benefits of ballroom dancing, but mental, social, and emotional benefits are endless! Ballroom dancing:

  • improves memory, ability to stay alert and focused
  • boosts confidence and self-esteem
  • promotes emotional expression and self expression
  • helps in developing social skills