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Ballroom 101
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Why Learn Ballroom?

Ballroom dance brings a level of excitement and romance to our lives, as well as social and health benefits. At The Dance Place our Ballroom 101 program is tailored specifically to BRAND NEW dancers.  In this 12 week course, you will be introduced to the basics of the three main ballroom dances:  Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango, each in 4 week increments.


Waltz

Dating back about 300 years and popular all over the world, the waltz is the "backbone" dance of the ballroom. With its easy-to-hear 1-2-3, 1-2-3 rhythm pattern and simple box step foundation pattern, it's also easy to learn.  Waltz is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise & fall. Graceful and elegant, Waltz dancers glide around the floor almost effortlessly. The American style is punctuated with lavish open movements, underarm turns, and solo spins.



Foxtrot
Learning to Foxtrot will help you gain more confidence, tone your body, and shed unwanted pounds. The best part is that you will be having FUN while doing it!

The Foxtrot originated in the summer of 1914 by Vaudeville actor Harry Fox. It is a smooth and elegant dance that consists of long, flowing movements around the dance floor. When you are learning how to foxtrot, you will be combining elements such as the basic walk, the men's and ladies' basic step, the rock and turn, and the promenade among others. These steps are combined with the different patterns and count variations that are unique to the Foxtrot. Once you learn how to Foxtrot, you can easily incorporate it into any of the other popular dances. What's better is your love life will also have a new sparkle as you and your partner dance close and learn to foxtrot together.

Tango
Born in Argentina, the tango is synonymous with passion. Tango is earthy and dramatic. Although walking movements dominate, Tango walks, having a "stalking" or "sneaking" character, are unlike the walks of other ballroom dances. Movements are sometimes slow and slithery, and other times sharp and stacatto, such as a quick foot flick or a sharp head snap to promenade position. American Style Tango, makes use of open and closed dance positions to further showcase Tango's dramatic nature.  Allow your own inner drama to develop in this exciting class.