Standard & Smooth
This classic ballroom dance rises, falls, and sways gently — kind of like Ross and Rachel’s relationship on Friends, but with better timing and less crying.
What is the Waltz
In the Cha Cha basic step, the ‘&’ count — found between beats 4 and 1 — has this rhythmic value. Blink and you might dance right past it.
What is ½ a beat?
In Merengue, the continuous marching step involves alternating hip action created by bending and straightening this part of the leg to produce the characteristic rhythm.
What is the knees?
Featuring characters like Scott, Fran, Shirley, Barry Fife, Les Kendall, Tina Sparkle, and Rico, this Baz Luhrmann film spins rebellion into rhythm.
What is Strictly Ballroom?
P.A.S.T.E is an acronym represents the class where dancers roll up their sleeves and turn moves, style, and technique from theory into slick, show-off-ready action.
What is Practical Application of Skills, Technique, and Elements?
Unlike International Ballroom, American Smooth dancers can do this between turns, dips, and overly emotional arm styling. (No, it’s not "take a break to check Instagram." Or is it?)
What is break frame (or dance in open position)?
Before you dive into dramatic lines and hip action that could melt marble, these two foundational Rumba steps keep beginners moving — one travels side to side, the other traces a tidy little shape across the floor.
What are the side basic and the box basic?
In salsa dancing, there are two beats in every measure that dancers usually don’t count or step on — like those moments when everyone’s just catching their breath or checking their reflection.
What are beats 4 and 8?
If you’re storming across the floor like it’s Fast & Furious: Ballroom Drift, remember: all Standard dancers follow this sacred path — or risk a traffic violation.
What is counter-clockwise (or line of dance)?
It’s Tuesday night, 9:15pm, and you’re catching your breath while chatting to Mandy — possibly with a water bottle in one hand and mild leg soreness in the other. What class did you just finish?
What is Intermediates Smooth & Rhythm?
When you’re on the inside of a turn and want to avoid spinning like a top, dancers use this technique to keep their body rotation minimal and maintain control.
What is BTL (Body Turns Less)?
It’s romantic, it’s dramatic, and it moves slower than your group class when no one wants to go first. With Cuban motion, rise & fall, and a tempo that says, “Let’s not rush... anything,” this is the slowest of the American Rhythm dances.
What is Bolero?
These are the four primary rhythmic styles used in New Vogue sequence dancing — if you can’t tell them apart, your promenade might end up in a polka.
What are march, waltz, foxtrot, and tango?
In this classic ballroom foot position, the heel of the front foot touches the toe of the back foot — ideal for shaping, locking steps, or looking like you mean serious dance business.
What is 5th position?
Affectionately named after a dashing gentleman (or maybe his dog), this elegant studio fixture has supported countless dancers during spins, styling, and sass.
What is Montgomery?
You’ll find the Feather Step gliding along in this classic Standard dance — known for its smooth, swooping movement and gentlemanly charm.
What is the Foxtrot?
In Latin dances like Rumba and Cha Cha, this stylish solo turn wraps one leg around the other like a fashionable pretzel before unwinding into glory. Bonus points if you don’t fall over.
What is a spiral?
This ultra-close, body-roll-heavy style of Latin dance might require more trust than your last relationship — and definitely more hip action.
What is Sensual Bachata?
Known as the “dance capital of the world,” this British seaside town hosts the ballroom glitterati every year — think sequins, shine, and more hairspray than a 1980s rock concert.
What is Blackpool?
Dancing through “Fields of Gold” by Sting, “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac, and a hummed “Hernando’s Hideaway,” you’re guided expertly by this instructor.
Who is Ryan Herbert?
This American ballroom dance borrows its dramatic flair and strong, staccato movements from a fiery Spanish dance known for its powerful, theatrical style.
What is Paso Doble?
Many turns start with a rock step and a lead’s arm raising — but only this one makes the follower pause for a polite shoulder snuggle before spinning.
What is a tuck turn?
Only two competitive New Vogue dances feature alliteration in their names, giving them that catchy, rhythmic repetition that sticks in your head.
What are Barclay Blues and Tango Terrific?
It’s like promenade said, “Let’s moonwalk!” — this ballroom position features a V-shape with both partners moving backward, and just a hint of elegant rebellion.
What is fallaway position?
Move With Me Dance Studio’s annual celebration has now reached this milestone number, showcasing everyone’s dance journey from the past year.
What is Showcase IX?