SAMBA is a 2-stroke dance, cheerful and exuberant, it is practiced on fast tempos of 50 to 52 bars per minute. Characterized by a movement around the track, it evokes the sun, the joy of living and sensuality
CHA-CHA is a dance originated in Cuba. If you are looking to try a new dance, the cha cha is accessible to everyone and not too difficult for beginners. 4-beat dance, syncopated, with a strong work of hips, the Cha-Cha-Cha is danced on medium tempos of 30 to 32 bars per minute
The Rumba was born in Cuba, it is considered the most sensual Latin American dance of all. Also known as the "dance of love" the Rumba is a syncopated 4-beat dance. It is danced on slow tempos of 25 to 27 bars per minute. The Rumba evokes seduction and the games of love between partners
The Paso Doble originated in Spain. The choreographies recall the typical figures of the bullfight, in which the man is the matador, the bullfighter, while the woman represents the cape or the red coat used to deceive the bull. A 4-beat dance, the Paso Doble is a dance with a very strong character. It evokes passion and drama in turn. It is practiced on fast tempos of 60 to 62 bars per minute
The Jive originated in the United States. Descendant of Lindy-Hop and parent of Boogie-Woogie and 6-beat Rock, the Jive is a very dynamic, lively and joyful 4-beat dance. It is practiced on very fast tempos of 42 to 44 bars per minute. Unlike other swing dances, it involves hip work. It takes dynamism and training to dance it
Is a 3-beat dance that is danced to slow tempos of 28 to 30 bars per minute (it is also called Slow Waltz). Unlike the Viennese Waltz, it is very rich in figures. And the slowness of the music gives it a majestic and romantic look.
Tango is a 4-stroke dance with a very strong character. He is marked in fast, even jerky movements and lively head plays. Tango is danced on medium tempos of 31 to 33 bars per minute
A very slow 4-stroke dance, with tempos of 28 to 30 bars per minute, it is a dance where fluidity, lightness and grace of movement are the dominant characters
The Quick Step is a 4-stroke, cheerful and catchy dance that is danced to dynamic music often Jazz-swing. In addition, its basic step, easy to assimilate, allows you to quickly have fun. Finally, it is danced to fairly fast tempos of 50 to 52 bars per minute
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