Dance 4 Life teaches social dancing in 4 main "genres" of related dances. Each genre has 2 main dances that we focus on, and across the 4 genres, these make up our 8 main party dances. These 8 dances are Salsa, Bachata, Forro, Bolero, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Social Foxtrot and Box Waltz.
Each genre share similar concepts, technique and origin, allowing you to pick up multiple dances and dance to different types of music! Students initially choose 1 or 2 genres to focus on first, then branch out to others when they're ready. Additional dances are also introduced as students progress in level.
Each genre share similar concepts, technique and origin, allowing you to pick up multiple dances and dance to different types of music! Students initially choose 1 or 2 genres to focus on first, then branch out to others when they're ready. Additional dances are also introduced as students progress in level.
STREET LATIN
Salsa & Bachata
(Plus Merengue, Kizomba, Argentine Tango & Lindy Hop)
Street Latin is a group of social and club dances that have been popular throughout the world in the last 20-30 years. The Street Latin style is beginner friendly with simple basic steps and timing, however with plenty of variations to keep things interesting.
Street Latin includes the sizzling Salsa from Cuba and the rhythmical Bachata from the Dominican Republic. In the later stages, students also get to learn the basic movements of Merengue, then explore more complex musicality with Kizomba, Argentine Tango & the swing dance Lindy Hop.
(Plus Merengue, Kizomba, Argentine Tango & Lindy Hop)
Street Latin is a group of social and club dances that have been popular throughout the world in the last 20-30 years. The Street Latin style is beginner friendly with simple basic steps and timing, however with plenty of variations to keep things interesting.
Street Latin includes the sizzling Salsa from Cuba and the rhythmical Bachata from the Dominican Republic. In the later stages, students also get to learn the basic movements of Merengue, then explore more complex musicality with Kizomba, Argentine Tango & the swing dance Lindy Hop.
BRAZILIAN LATIN
Bolero & Forro
(Plus Samba de Gafieira, Zouk & Soltinho)
Brazilian Latin is a group of social dances that are native to Brazil and popular at Brazilian-themed dance events around the world. Brazilian partner dancing is known for its musical variation and alternate timings, which allow for a very playful social dance.
Brazilian Latin includes the intimate Bolero and the upbeat Forró. In the later stages, students get to learn the more complex Brazilian dances of Samba de Gafieira and Zouk, as well as the swing-inspired Soltinho.
(Plus Samba de Gafieira, Zouk & Soltinho)
Brazilian Latin is a group of social dances that are native to Brazil and popular at Brazilian-themed dance events around the world. Brazilian partner dancing is known for its musical variation and alternate timings, which allow for a very playful social dance.
Brazilian Latin includes the intimate Bolero and the upbeat Forró. In the later stages, students get to learn the more complex Brazilian dances of Samba de Gafieira and Zouk, as well as the swing-inspired Soltinho.
BALLROOM LATIN
Rumba & Cha Cha Cha
(Plus Ballroom Samba, Jive & Paso Doble)
The Ballroom Latin style is a group of dances that have been popular in Australia and the world for the last 50-60 years. This group of dances have been made popular from movies such as "Strictly Ballroom" and "Shall We Dance" as well as TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars".
Ballroom Latin includes the romantic Rumba and the cheeky Cha Cha Cha. In the later stages, students also get to learn the upbeat Ballroom Samba and the fast-paced rocking Jive. In higher levels, students also get to learn the Paso Doble.
(Plus Ballroom Samba, Jive & Paso Doble)
The Ballroom Latin style is a group of dances that have been popular in Australia and the world for the last 50-60 years. This group of dances have been made popular from movies such as "Strictly Ballroom" and "Shall We Dance" as well as TV shows such as "Dancing with the Stars".
Ballroom Latin includes the romantic Rumba and the cheeky Cha Cha Cha. In the later stages, students also get to learn the upbeat Ballroom Samba and the fast-paced rocking Jive. In higher levels, students also get to learn the Paso Doble.
SOCIAL & MODERN BALLROOM
Box Waltz & Social Foxtrot
(Plus Modern Waltz, Quickstep, English Tango, Slow Foxtrot & Viennese Waltz)
The Social/Modern style is a group of Ballroom dances that is commonly perceived as more formal and traditional compared to Ballroom Latin. These dances glide around the floor with elegance and grace and have been around from at least the early 20th century.
Social & Modern Ballroom includes the smooth Foxtrot and the elegant Waltz. In later stages, students get to learn the upbeat Quickstep, the fiery English Tango and the whirling Viennese Waltz.
(Plus Modern Waltz, Quickstep, English Tango, Slow Foxtrot & Viennese Waltz)
The Social/Modern style is a group of Ballroom dances that is commonly perceived as more formal and traditional compared to Ballroom Latin. These dances glide around the floor with elegance and grace and have been around from at least the early 20th century.
Social & Modern Ballroom includes the smooth Foxtrot and the elegant Waltz. In later stages, students get to learn the upbeat Quickstep, the fiery English Tango and the whirling Viennese Waltz.