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There are five Latin dances. Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble and Jive. The most popular are the Cha Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive. Each dance has its own character and requires different technique to perform well. Remember that every world champion was a beginner at one time and they are usually in their twenties, so it is not long to the top!
We hope that you join our groups and enjoy one of the most sociable sports to get both mentally and physically fit. It's never too late to start dancing.
The video is the Strictly Come Dancing celebrities & pro-dancers dance the Samba to 'Young Hearts Run Free' at the splendid Blackpool Tower Ballroom in November 2013.
Dance is for everyone no matter what age or part of the world you come from. It is a most sociable way to get fit while enjoying yourself.
Our emphasis is on looking good on the dance floor.
Make friends while learning coordination skills keeping the brain and the body agile in the best physical art form.
We encourage absolute beginners the ones with 2 left feet, who are often surprised at how quickly they can progress with the right approach.
We start beginners with the most popular social style of ballroom dances. When confident in these, we introduce standard ballroom as danced competitively throughout the world.
Our Latin classes follow on from the ballroom session at the same level to enable both styles to be danced.
Our intermediate ballroom class caters for those who are experienced and wish to learn more advanced figures and combinations, and improve technique to a high standard.
Rumba - The Dance of Passion
An extremely passionate and intense Latin dance. Sensual, smouldering, and deeply expressive, the Rumba is the heartbeat of romance. With slow, controlled movements and dramatic pauses, it tells a story of longing, desire, and intimate connection. Every step is charged with emotion, as hips sway in hypnotic motion and bodies melt into each other. The Rumba is not just a dance, it’s a love affair, unfolding one passionate movement at a time. The Rumba is one of the five dances used in international competition style ‘Latin American’.
Cha Cha - A Flirtatious Firecracker
A fun, rhythmic Cuban-inspired dance. The Cha-Cha is a dance of cheeky charm and playful seduction. Its infectious beat and crisp, syncopated steps create a lively, teasing energy that crackles across the dance floor. Hips sway with sassy confidence, feet flick with precision, and every step is a flirtatious invitation. The Cha-Cha is a cocktail of rhythm and attitude, sharp, snappy, and utterly irresistible. The dance is one of the international ‘Latin American’ competition dances.
Samba - A Carnival of Joy
Brazilian inspired Latin American dance. The Samba leapt from the streets of Rio, Brazil. However, the Samba performed in the international competition style ‘Latin American’ is very different to the original Brazilian party dance. Born in the heart of Brazil, the Samba is a dazzling explosion of colour, rhythm, and euphoria. It pulses with the infectious energy of a Rio Carnival, where bouncing steps, rolling hips, and sweeping body movements create an intoxicating celebration of life. The music drives a fast, syncopated beat, making the dancers look as if they’re floating on air. The Samba is a joyous festival, unstoppable, exhilarating, and full of fire.The dance is one of the international ‘Latin American’ competition dances.
Jive - A High Energy Blast of Fun
The fun and energetic Jive comes in many forms. There are many different styles of Jive that have adjusted to the various music phases throughout the decades. The 1920s Lindy Hop, 1930s Jitterbug and Boogie Woogie, 1940s Swing, 1950s and 1960s Rock ‘n’ Roll and French Jive are all styles of Jive. The Jive is pure, uncontainable joy with an explosion of kicks, flicks, and lightning fast footwork. With its infectious energy and bouncing rhythm, it feels like a party on the dance floor. Dancers spring into action, their legs flying in playful kicks and spins, exuding fun and excitement with every step. The Jive is a celebration of, rhythm, and unstoppable energy, it’s impossible to watch without wanting to join in! The Jive is one of the international ‘Latin American’ competition dances.
Paso Doble - A Matadors Masterpiece
This dance is a provocative Spanish-inspired performance. The Paso Doble is a bold and dramatic spectacle, pulsating with the spirit of a Spanish bullfight. The leader becomes the fearless matador, commanding the floor with powerful strides and sharp, deliberate movements. The partner mirrors the swirling elegance of the matador’s cape, adding flair and intensity. Every step is charged with strength and grandeur, creating a performance that is both fierce and breathtaking. This dance, with its constant echoing of the Spanish Flamenco, is one of the five international ‘Latin American’ competition dances.