Dance Types

We are experts at teaching beginners and we specialize in all forms of Ballroom and Social Dancing. Couples and singles are welcome!

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Cha Cha

Cha Cha

Characteristics: Playful, Flirtatious

What you will learn: Latin Styling and partner interaction

How you will use it: In The Kitchen To Spice Up Dinner, Night Clubs, Live Music Venues, Weddings, Cruises

Popular Music: Top 40 fast music

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Foxtrot

Foxtrot

Characteristics: Jazzy and Sophisticated

What you will learn: How to maneuver you and your partner easily and smoothly around the floor

How you will use it: At Any Social Event. From Charity Events To Dinner And Dancing

Popular Music: Harry Connick Jr, Frank Sinatra "Fever", "I heard it through the grapevine", "Mack the Knife"

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Hustle

Hustle

Characteristics: Easy, Fun, Popular and Practical

What you will learn: How to lead and follow spins and turns

How you will use it: Anywhere! Anytime!

Popular Music: Most top 40 music

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Mambo

Mambo

Characteristics: Hot, Hot, Hot

What you will learn: Unique timing

How you will use it: Exercise, Crowed Dance Floors, Night Clubs, Social Gatherings

Popular Music: "Papa Loves Mambo", "Mambo #5"

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Merengue

Merengue

Characteristics: Simple, Fun, and Charming

What you will learn: Lots of easy patterns, turns and wraps

How you will use it: Exercise, To Meet People, Night Clubs, Parties, Cruises

Popular Music: "Hot, Hot, Hot"

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Rumba

Rumba

Characteristics: Romantic, "The Dance of Love"

What you will learn: Authentic Latin Styling, How to dance to slow music

How you will use it: To Romance Your Partner, To Dance To Any Slow Song

Popular Music: "Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps", "Can't Help Falling In Love", Most slow top 40

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Salsa

Salsa

Characteristics: Spicy, Trendy, Sexy, and Inviting

What you will learn: Spins, Tricks, Styling, Patterns

How you will use it: Night Clubs, Social Gatherings

Popular Music: Mark Anthony, Celia Cruz, Gran Combo

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Samba

Samba

Characteristics: Brazilian, HOT! Exotic

What you will learn: Latin Style, Lead and Follow

How you will use it: Vacations, Night Clubs and Cruises

Popular Music: Black Eyed Peas, "Hey Mama", "Shake That Thing"

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Bachata

Bachata

Characteristics: Earthy, Sexy and Intimate

What you will learn: How to feel comfortable dancing close to your partner

How you will use it: Slow Music, Crowded Settings, Latin Clubs, Get Togethers

Popular Music: Toby Love, Xtreme, "Stand by Me", Aventura

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Bolero

Bolero

Characteristics: Slow, Dreamy, and Gentle

What you will learn: Beautiful leg lines, how to dance very slow with a partner

How you will use it: Romantic Nights Alone, Weddings

Popular Music: "Tristezas" by Jose Pepe, "Historia De Un Amor" by Augustin Lara

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Swing

Swing

Characteristics: Fun, Spontaneous, and Energetic

What you will learn: Spins and turns

How you will use it: It Is Great Exercise! Live Music Venues, Crowded Floors, Weddings, Cruises

Popular Music: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Katy Perry, "Candyman", The Brian Seltzer Orchestra

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Tango

Tango

Characteristics: Dramatic, Powerful and Adventurous

What you will learn: Control and Power

How you will use it: To Impress Your Friends. On Cruises Or Formal Functions

Popular Music: "Roxanne" from Moulin Rouge, "Por Una Cabeza" from True Lies, "Hernando's Hideway"

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Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango

Characteristics: Sultry, Intricate, Authentic and Mysterious

What you will learn: A sensitive lead and follow, Gauchos and leg flicks, sexy legs and feet

How you will use it: Vacations, Romantic settings, live music

Popular Music: Gotan Project

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Waltz

Waltz

Characteristics: Elegant, Classy and Glamorous

What you will learn: Grace and Poise, how to glide around the floor

How you will use it: Charity Events, Weddings, Balls

Popular Music: "Open Arms", "Painting" by Kenny Rogers, "Moon River", "Misery"

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Viennese Waltz

Viennese Waltz

Characteristics: Aristocratic, sweeping, graceful, beautiful

What you will learn: How to fly around the floor with your partner

How you will use it: Balls, Charity Events, Vacations

Popular Music: "Ice Cream" by Sarah McGlaclin

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Arthur Murray Dance Studios - Orlando
6700 Conroy-Windermere Road, Suite 225
Orlando, FL 32835

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Arthur Murray Dance Studios - Lake Mary
120 International Parkway, Suite 176
(Winn Dixie Plaza) Lake Mary, FL 32746