Black & White Ball
Dance Menu
Argentine Tango
The original tango that started it all! A traveling dance with a looser, closer hold that focuses on the basics of leading and following.
Bachata
A slower, more romantic Latin dance. It originated in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean in the mid-twentieth century and has consistently grown in popularity.
Balboa
Born in the 1930s, Balboa is a swing dance characterized by a close embrace, fast music, and intricate lead-follow dynamics.
Cha Cha
A Latin dance with faster footwork. Great for Latin and pop music!
East Coast Swing
One of the more simple and most popular variations of swing done to big band music. Get ready for the mixer at the Ball!
Foxtrot
Ballroom dance done to big band music. Similar to the waltz with travels around the floor.
Lindy Hop
A uniquely American dance style that evolved alongside jazz in the 1920s. A joyful, elastic dance where partners use each other’s momentum to swing, turn, and bounce around the floor.
Merengue
Easy and fun dance done to Latin music. Great for beginners and good practice of the Cuban motion!
Nightclub Two Step
Slow and romantic dance done to ballads. Upgrade your slow dance with some new moves!
Rumba
Slow Latin dance with lots of Cuban motion done to R&B and Latin music. Similar to the cha cha.
Salsa
A popular Latin dance. Great for Latin and pop music!
Syncopated Hustle
Nightclub dance done to disco, house, and pop music. Similar to swing and looks flashy on the floor.
Tango
Ballroom dance done to strong marches and travels around the floor. Great for those who love a dramatic flair!
Waltz
One of the most popular ballroom dances! Done to ¾ rhythm and slower, romantic songs. Get ready for the mixer at the Ball!
West Coast Swing
Spawned from Lindy Hop in crowded blues bars, West Coast Swing is smooth, stretchy, and versatile – danceable to popular music across continents and decades.
Line Dance Menu
Do the Hustle
El Caballo Dorado
September
Tokyo Polka
A La Carte Menu
Other dance styles that can be taught at Private Lessons
Cumbia
Hustle
International Foxtrot
International Samba
International Tango
International Waltz
Jive
Quickstep
Rotary Waltz
Salsa Rueda
Triple Time East Coast Swing
Viennese Waltz
Zouk
Secret Menu
Additional topics that can be covered at Private Lessons:
Accessible Lessons
Children’s Lessons
Continuing Dance Education
Dance Connection
Dance Etiquette
Dance Safety
Dipping Safely
Finding the Beat
Floorcraft/Steering
How to ask someone to dance
Lead/Follow Switching
Understanding Dance Communities