“Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did. She just did it backward and in high heels.” – Ann Richards

American Ballroom dance is a set of European partner dances enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, mostly because of its performance and entertainment aspects. I like to think of the word Ballroom as an umbrella term. Let’s break it down with the dances I teach. I do not teach International Style Ballroom.

American Style Ballroom

Smooth Dances (traveling dances)
Waltz, Foxtrot, & Tango

Latin Dances (spot, slot, and box dances)
Cha-Cha, Rumba, & Salsa (Mambo)

Rhythm Dances (spot and slot dances)
East Coast Swing