1 July 2020
Named after Vaudeville actor and comedian, Harry Fox, this dance originated in New York in 1914. Sometimes called the slow foxtrot because the original foxtrot split into two separate dances: the slow foxtrot and the quickstep. The foxtrot is a graceful staple... 
1 July 2020
Who can forget that iconic scene from Shall We Dance? where Jennifer Lopez’s character tells Richard Gere, “Don’t think. Don’t move – unless you feel it.”? The Argentine Tango is synonymous with sensuality, passion and longing. Born out of the... 
29 May 2020
Originally Rhumba was a slang word for party. Just as the dance changed, so has the use of the word Rhumba, which became synonymous with the national musical style of Cuba. This dance started more than a century ago as an Afro-Cuban blend of music and moves. Some... 
29 May 2020
Like the Rhumba, the Cha-Cha originates from Cuba and the pre-revolution Havana nightlife. It is said that the name was given to the dance by a Cuban music composer, Enrique Jorrin. In this dance, there is a triple side step of “step, together, step”. This... 
8 May 2020
The Samba is thought to have Brazillian origins. This dance was popularised in the 1940s. Most steps are danced with a slight downward or dropping action. This action is created by the bending and straightening of the knees. In the video below, Candy and Ryan show us... 
5 May 2020
One of our dances this month is the Hustle. The origins of the Hustle are imprecise, but thought to be a catch all name for dances started in New York City discos in the ‘70s. The popularity of the dance then spread around the globe with the release of the John... 