East Coast Swing - The Swing, originally called the Lindy Hop, was born in the southern United States, and is the most famous American folk dance. About 55 years ago, the Swing was danced in the Harlem section of New York City and the music was supplied by Big Band greats such as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. Swing includes a broad category that includes Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, and Shag, among others.

Cha-Cha-Cha - The Cha-Cha-Cha is derived from the Mambo and originates in Cuba. It was introduced to the United States in 1954, and by 1959 Americans were hooked, with dance studios reporting it to be their most popular dance. The Cha Cha derives its personality, character, and rhythm from two major dance sources: the music is from Mambo, and it's Triple Step and Breaks are from the Lindy.

Rumba - Rumba is Cuban in origin and is often referred to as the 'dance of love'. Sultry and romantic, the music is a mix of African and Latin rhythms. The Rumba is danced in a small confined area of the dance floor to slow music, and is characterized by a smooth and subtle movement of the hips.

Merengue - Since the 1930s Merengue is readily recognized as the national dance of the Dominican Republic. Of all dances, it is by far the easiest to learn! Strangers tend to keep a respectable distance from each other, while more intimate couples break the barriers of personal space and entwine their bodies. Whatever method the contagious beat causes the adrenaline to rise and you can imagine yourself dancing bare foot to the pulse of a Caribbean sunset.

Bolero - The Bolero was introduced to North America in the mid 1930's. It is danced in a 4/4 time and requires a special feeling and response to its beautiful music. The Bolero combines the rise and fall of waltz and the hip movements of Rumba.

Mambo - No other dance from south of the border has ever attained the instantaneous popularity than the zestful Mambo did when it was first introduced from Cuba. This fun and carefree dance has been popular since the 1950s. The characteristics of the Mambo include much pelvic movement and a strongly accented 'up' beat. With an unlimited variety of movements, steps and spins it is one of the most abandoned fun dances of all time.