Black & White Ball Dance Menu
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. New for 2023!
Balboa
Born in the 1920s, Balboa is a swing dance characterized by a close embrace, fast music, and intricate lead-follow dynamics. Debuting at the Black & White Ball this year!
El Caballo Dorado
No partner required! A Mexican line dance similar to the Electric Slide. New for 2022!
Cha Cha
A Latin dance with faster footwork. Pairs well with both Latin and pop music!
East Coast Swing
A simpler (by swing standards) and extremely popular variation 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 Waltz and travels around the floor.
Hustle
Nightclub dance done to disco, house, and pop music. Similar to Swing and looks flashy on the floor.
Merengue
Easy and fun dance done to Latin music. Fantastic for beginners and good for practicing “Cuban motion” style Latin dance!
Nightclub Two Step
A 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 Cha Cha.
Salsa
A popular Latin dance. Great for Latin and pop music!
Tango
Ballroom dance done to strong marches that travels around the floor. Perfect for those who love a dramatic flair!
Tokyo Polka
No partner required! A line dance based on the polka.
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!
A La Carte Menu
Other dance styles that can be taught at Private Lessons:
Bachata
Cumbia
International Foxtrot
International Samba
International Tango
International Waltz
Jazz
Jive
Lindy Hop
Quickstep
Rueda
Triple Time East Coast Swing
Viennese Waltz
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 for Minorities
Dipping Safely
Finding the Beat
Floorcraft/Steering
How to Ask Someone to Dance
Lead/Follow Switching
Understanding Dance Communities