Dances
Salsa is usually a partner dance, although there are recognized solo steps and some forms are danced in groups of couples, with frequent exchanges of partner. Improvisation and social dancing are important elements of Salsa but it appears as a performance dance too.
Samba de Gafieira is a partner dance completely different from International Ballroom Samba.
Afro-Cuban Modern is a fusion of modern dance with West African influences. Afro-Cuban Modern incorporates the fundamental moves of traditional and folkloric Afro-Cuban dance as well as infusing influences of jazz & Hip-Hop.
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance characterised by a distinctive elastic look that results from its basic extension-compression technique of partner connection, and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor.
Argentine Tango is a passionate and elegant communication between two people.Each partner can express musical moods through improvised movements. You can dance simple Tango after one lesson, but spend a lifetime developing your own Tango style.
Tango originated in the “Rio de la Plata” at the turn of the last century. Tango was born within the immigrant and lower class communities in this area. During the next few decades Tango spread throughout South American society and then throughout the world.
Samba de Pe (literally translated as Samba of Foot)Samba de Pe is synonymous with Carnival in Brazil. Complex and hypnotic hip, leg and body movements synchronise with the infectious rhythms of Brazil, and can be adapted to many different styles of music.