latin & Ballroom
Latin & Ballroom dancing includes dances such as Rumba, ChaCha, Tango, Foxtrot and so much more. A partnered dance style that allows you to learn various dances that you can use to different types of music.
Latin & Ballroom Classes Details:
Days: Mondays
Time: 16h15-17h00
Age: 12 years and up
Experience Level: None required
Costing: Available here
What is Latin & Ballroom?
Latin dancing has 2 varieties; American Rhythm and International Latin. Normally categorised as high-intensity, fast-paced & rhythmical.
Latin dances are Rumba (Cuban or Box), ChaCha, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive, East Coast Swing, Mambo & Bolero
Ballroom dancing also has the 2 varieties; Smooth Ballroom or Standard Ballroom. Normally danced in close body contact with graceful movements.
Ballroom dances are Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot (Rhythm or Slow), Quickstep & Viennese Waltz
Both these styles can be danced socially or competitively.
The biggest misconception about the dance styles is that a partner is needed, this is not the case, in group classes you swop partners and private lessons you are paired up with the instructor.
Dancewear requirements
Our members are recommended to wear:
- Anything comfortable and doesn’t limit movement
- Eventually, Latin or Ballroom shoes are recommended for class, speak to your instructor about sizing before purchasing shoes.
Teacher Feature:
Alissa Steyl
Although I am the owner of the dance studio and extensively involved in the admin side I love to teach my Latin & Ballroom, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing & Wedding lessons.
I have been teaching since 2007 part-time while finishing my studies for my certificate in Graphic Design and BComm in Marketing Management. Although I performed in school productions and did some Irish dancing I had no previous experience in partner dancing (that means you can also start after high school!)
I am trained in both American/Social and International style for Latin & Ballroom and was mentored by Dave Campbell.
Although I love dancing, I am a teacher at heart. I love sharing knowledge and finding new ways to teach my students.
Book your free trial today and try out one of our dance classes!
Even better, purchase our Week Pass and try out all our classes for that week.