Dancing Basics

English country dances hearken back to the days when people made their own fun and music. Danced to fiddle and drum, they were live and lively, and brought a gaiety to social gatherings somewhat...

Do you want to dance with your special someone but are unsure of how to hold them? A formal dance position is the best way to take your partner in your arms and will give you maximum control on...

The cross body lead is a pattern seen in many social dancing environments and venues, and because of its relatively simple nature yet "pattern payout" of changing direction, it is a fun step that...

The International Rumba is a beautiful dance that allows a great deal of expression and body movement because of its particularly slow timing. Compared to American Rumba, it is considerably slower...

International Cha Cha differs from American Cha Cha in that it is designed more for a competitive atmosphere rather than a social one. Thus, the patterns are more difficult to master and require a...

The jive is just like swing dancing but much faster. In competition the jive is the last dance performed due to its quickness. There are many variations of the jive-single, double and triple-each...