Find Your Style

​Explore some popular dances and see what strikes your fancy!

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Slow Dancing
Great for Weddings and Date Nights

The #1 most requested dance style I teach is Slow Dancing. Slow Dancing spans a wide range of music including R&B, Pop favorites, Rock, and Jazz. It's absolutely perfect for a First Dance and a must-learn staple for going out. Simple or elaborate, Slow Dancing provides a great introduction to partnered dancing. 

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Blues Dancing
Get out and Dance to Live Music

Blues Dancing is a collection of regional dances that were created in Black communities throughout the United States from the late 19th to mid 20th century. They tend to be improvisational, relaxed, and involve a lot of creative play between partners. Austin is a particularly great city for blues dancing - there's not only organized classes and dances every week, but there is so much amazing live blues music in our city. 

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Latin Dances
Dive Into Rhythm

One of the most popular dance genres both here in Texas and worldwide is Latin dancing, which encompasses many different dances originating in Central and South America. Each dance has a unique style, rhythm and history. You'll have the most opportunities to dance Salsa and Bachata if you go out, although you may find yourself wanting to explore more Latin styles over time, including Cha Cha, Rumba and Merengue.

Salsa

Bachata

Cha Cha

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Country-Western Dances
Let's Go Honky Tonkin' 

It's hard to beat Two-Step and other Country-Western dances when you live in Texas. If you ever find yourself at a Texas dance hall, you definitely want to learn Two-Step,  traditional or the "honky tonk" style. Country Waltz, Polka, Triple Two-Step, and Niteclub Two-Step are fun additions  to any dancer's repertoire and will allow you to stay on the dance floor all night - no matter what the band or DJ plays.

Two-Step

Honky Tonk Style

Polka

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Ballroom Dances
​Elegance Embodied

Ballroom dancing has had a huge impact on the evolution of other dance styles, and is a beautiful genre in and of itself. You're most likely to have seen Ballroom dancing on shows like Dancing with the Stars or in films such as Take the Lead or Shall We Dance? My personal favorite Ballroom dances are Foxtrot and the Waltz - I love how the music carries you from step to step. These dances are classic for a reason; give them a try and you may find a new passion! 

Foxtrot

Ballroom Waltz

Bonus Clip - Fred & Ginger

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Swing Dances
Good for the Soul

Swing dancing dates back to the early 20th century, coming into popularity along with jazz music in Black communities. Swing dancing is alive and well today, and has evolved into many unique styles, from East Coast Swing to Lindy Hop to the more modern West Coast Swing. These dances all tend to be higher energy, improvisational, and super fun! They're sure to bring a smile to your face. 

East Coast Swing

Lindy Hop

West Coast Swing

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Solo Jamming
Putting the Fun in Funky

For those looking to either blend in or stand out at a party, I recommend learning some basic grooves and moves. 

Once you get used to dancing by yourself, you'll have an absolute BLAST with this. There's almost nothing I love more than losing myself to a good beat and letting my body move!

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