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Where Can You Dance Around Chicago? Dance Definitions |
FOXTROT: The Foxtrot is the most popular of all the American Style Ballroom dances. It is also one of the easiest to learn. It is also the foundation for other social dances. WALTZ: The waltz is danced in 3/4 timing, the recurring; even beats of music send the dancers whirling around the floor enjoying the thrill of the Waltz movement. EAST COAST SWING: This dance is frequently referred to as theTriple Step swing due to the rhythm of the basic triple step. This dance consists of six and eight count patterns, which require a rock step back by both man and woman to begin. It is a circular dance that is danced with a bounce and is very grounded and not high in the legs. This bounce requires the dancer to stay very smooth and not jump around much. East Coast swing is the base for all swing dances. WEST COAST SWING: This dance consists of six and eight count patterns, which are done in a slot. The woman no longer rocks back as in East Coast swing, but instead she always walks forward on count one. This dance is usually danced to medium tempo swing music; frequently slower than East Coast swing. However, those who achieve a high skill level in this dance can and do dance it to faster tempo music. This dance has no bounce and a very smooth feel. Rarely will you see high kicks or moves which require the dancer to leave the floor. SINGLE TIME SWING: Single Time Swing is East Coast except without the triple step. It is basically taught to beginners in order to get them dancing quickly. It is also danced when the music is too fast for the East Coast Swing. ARGENTINE TANGO: The Argentine Tango is a beautiful, simple language of improvisational social dance that has developed over the last century in the city of Buenos Aires. It is a true dance of leading and following. It can be enjoyed on a regular basis in many cities around the country and throughout the world including Paris, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and many others. |
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