Classic Dancing
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JOIN TODAY AND START LEARNING SOME OR ALL OF THE DANCES WE TEACH LISTED BELOW:
FOX TROT - In 1913 Harry Fox, a Vaudeville Comedian, introduced a trot to a ragtime song in the1913 Ziegfeld Follies that pushed
other trots into the background. It became America's most popular dance and remains so to this day as the standard of social dances.
Often called the "get-acquainted" dance or the "first impression" dance, the Fox trot is enjoyed by young and old.
WALTZ - The Waltz began in 17th century southern Germany. The popularity of the Waltz grew with the music of Johann Strauss and
eventually blossomed in the 20th century as the Hesitation Waltz. It is the basis for many dances and is popular today all over the
world. The grace and elegance of the Waltz can and should be enjoyed by all.
TANGO - The Tango began in the West Indies and found it's way to Argentina where it was stylized by the Gauchos to it's present
form. It became the romantic rage in 1921, after the silent screen star Rudolph Valentino brought the dance to millions in "The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse". Today it is considered the "Dancer's Dance" and is a favorite of all who learn the Tango. The drama
and passion of Tango have been demonstrated recently by Arnold Schwarzenneger in "True Lies" and by Al Pacino in "Scent of a
Woman".
CHA CHA - Probably the most popular Latin dance in the US, the CHA CHA began as part of the Mambo. It was so easy and so much
fun, it became the rage of the early 1950's. It's infectious one-two one-two-three rhythm demands that sitters become dancers.
Everybody can learn the CHA CHA and should.
RUMBA - The Rumba began the Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. Danced to music inspired by African rhythms and Spanish
melodies, the Americanized Rumba was the basis for the Mambo and CHA CHA in the U.S. The flirtatious rhythms of the Rumba make
it a favorite of social and Ballroom dancers alike.
MERENGUE - Yes, it's Hot, Hot, Hot!!! The exciting rhythms of the Merengue inspire dancers all over the world to move to the
intoxicating beat. There are two schools of thought as to how this captivating dance began. One says it started as a peasant dance in
the Dominican Republic by African slaves. The dragging of one leg relieved chafing of leg irons. Another says a returning war hero, a
General Maringie, danced, dragging an injured leg. Wherever it began, the Merengue is an exciting Latin dance that is Fun.
SWING - The Lindy picked up where the Charleston left off. It had "Swing-outs", "Break-aways" and "shine steps". With the birth of
"Swing" music in the mid 1930's the Lindy climbed the social ladder. In August of 1935,at the Polomar Ballroom, band leader Benny
Goodman played a Fletcher Henderson arrangement of "Stompin'' at the Savoy". The rest, as they say, is history. The dance craze
swept the nation, depending on where you lived, it was the Jitterbug, the Lindy or the Swing.
SAMBA - The national dance of Brazil, often called, "The South American Waltz" became the rage of Brazilian society in the 1930's but
began as an exhibition dance in Paris in 1905. Movie Star & Singer Carmen Miranda is credited with making the dance popular in the
U.S. in the early 1940's. It is extremely popular today because it is easily adaptable to today's rhythms. (Like the "Macarena").
Everybody who lands in Rio (or wants to feel like they are in Rio) must know how to dance the Samba.
SALSA/MAMBO - In the 1940's Americans became fascinated by Latin American rhythms. The Mambo combined American Jazz with
Afro-Cuban beat. For dancers, the Mambo was an exciting challenge. Today, the Mambo is exciting to watch and even more exciting
to dance!
HUSTLE - The emergence of the Hustle in the 1970's marked a return to "Touch Dancing" or "Partner Dancing". In the early 1970's a
modified Lindy-Hop or Jitterbug became popular on the crowded dance floors of New York City. The Hustle is still very popular today
and is danced in all the major night clubs to today's "Dance Music".
VIENNESE WALTZ - The elegant splendor of Waltz is epitomized in the graceful Viennese Waltz. The gliding, turning movements
suggest that the dancer is skating. The Viennese Waltz brings to mind chandeliers and lovely ladies in their flowing gowns dancing to
the lilting sounds of Strauss waltzes.
BOLERO - If you want Romance and Sophistication, the sentimental love dance, the Bolero, is for you. The emphasis is on smooth and
graceful turns with much communication between partners. The Bolero is danced to slow rhythmical music and is adaptable to
contemporary music.
POLKA - Don't attend your next social event before learning some basic Polka steps. Fast, Fun and Exciting, this dance will get your
heart pumping and be a lot of FUN.
COUNTRY WESTERN - Classic Dancing will also teach you how to Two-Step, Three-Step, Shuffle, Swing, Country Waltz or Line
Dance. Just Rustle up your Dancin' Boots and head on over!
Teaching the World to Dance for over 16 Years! Singles, Couples and Groups Welcome. Professional Couples Available for Shows
and Demonstrations.
FOX TROT - In 1913 Harry Fox, a Vaudeville Comedian, introduced a trot to a ragtime song in the1913 Ziegfeld Follies that pushed
other trots into the background. It became America's most popular dance and remains so to this day as the standard of social dances.
Often called the "get-acquainted" dance or the "first impression" dance, the Fox trot is enjoyed by young and old.
WALTZ - The Waltz began in 17th century southern Germany. The popularity of the Waltz grew with the music of Johann Strauss and
eventually blossomed in the 20th century as the Hesitation Waltz. It is the basis for many dances and is popular today all over the
world. The grace and elegance of the Waltz can and should be enjoyed by all.
TANGO - The Tango began in the West Indies and found it's way to Argentina where it was stylized by the Gauchos to it's present
form. It became the romantic rage in 1921, after the silent screen star Rudolph Valentino brought the dance to millions in "The Four
Horsemen of the Apocalypse". Today it is considered the "Dancer's Dance" and is a favorite of all who learn the Tango. The drama
and passion of Tango have been demonstrated recently by Arnold Schwarzenneger in "True Lies" and by Al Pacino in "Scent of a
Woman".
CHA CHA - Probably the most popular Latin dance in the US, the CHA CHA began as part of the Mambo. It was so easy and so much
fun, it became the rage of the early 1950's. It's infectious one-two one-two-three rhythm demands that sitters become dancers.
Everybody can learn the CHA CHA and should.
RUMBA - The Rumba began the Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. Danced to music inspired by African rhythms and Spanish
melodies, the Americanized Rumba was the basis for the Mambo and CHA CHA in the U.S. The flirtatious rhythms of the Rumba make
it a favorite of social and Ballroom dancers alike.
MERENGUE - Yes, it's Hot, Hot, Hot!!! The exciting rhythms of the Merengue inspire dancers all over the world to move to the
intoxicating beat. There are two schools of thought as to how this captivating dance began. One says it started as a peasant dance in
the Dominican Republic by African slaves. The dragging of one leg relieved chafing of leg irons. Another says a returning war hero, a
General Maringie, danced, dragging an injured leg. Wherever it began, the Merengue is an exciting Latin dance that is Fun.
SWING - The Lindy picked up where the Charleston left off. It had "Swing-outs", "Break-aways" and "shine steps". With the birth of
"Swing" music in the mid 1930's the Lindy climbed the social ladder. In August of 1935,at the Polomar Ballroom, band leader Benny
Goodman played a Fletcher Henderson arrangement of "Stompin'' at the Savoy". The rest, as they say, is history. The dance craze
swept the nation, depending on where you lived, it was the Jitterbug, the Lindy or the Swing.
SAMBA - The national dance of Brazil, often called, "The South American Waltz" became the rage of Brazilian society in the 1930's but
began as an exhibition dance in Paris in 1905. Movie Star & Singer Carmen Miranda is credited with making the dance popular in the
U.S. in the early 1940's. It is extremely popular today because it is easily adaptable to today's rhythms. (Like the "Macarena").
Everybody who lands in Rio (or wants to feel like they are in Rio) must know how to dance the Samba.
SALSA/MAMBO - In the 1940's Americans became fascinated by Latin American rhythms. The Mambo combined American Jazz with
Afro-Cuban beat. For dancers, the Mambo was an exciting challenge. Today, the Mambo is exciting to watch and even more exciting
to dance!
HUSTLE - The emergence of the Hustle in the 1970's marked a return to "Touch Dancing" or "Partner Dancing". In the early 1970's a
modified Lindy-Hop or Jitterbug became popular on the crowded dance floors of New York City. The Hustle is still very popular today
and is danced in all the major night clubs to today's "Dance Music".
VIENNESE WALTZ - The elegant splendor of Waltz is epitomized in the graceful Viennese Waltz. The gliding, turning movements
suggest that the dancer is skating. The Viennese Waltz brings to mind chandeliers and lovely ladies in their flowing gowns dancing to
the lilting sounds of Strauss waltzes.
BOLERO - If you want Romance and Sophistication, the sentimental love dance, the Bolero, is for you. The emphasis is on smooth and
graceful turns with much communication between partners. The Bolero is danced to slow rhythmical music and is adaptable to
contemporary music.
POLKA - Don't attend your next social event before learning some basic Polka steps. Fast, Fun and Exciting, this dance will get your
heart pumping and be a lot of FUN.
COUNTRY WESTERN - Classic Dancing will also teach you how to Two-Step, Three-Step, Shuffle, Swing, Country Waltz or Line
Dance. Just Rustle up your Dancin' Boots and head on over!
Teaching the World to Dance for over 16 Years! Singles, Couples and Groups Welcome. Professional Couples Available for Shows
and Demonstrations.
6801 Main St Frisco, TX 75034
214-705-7717 click link for directions
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