Dances We Teach
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Ballroom & Smooth
Reno’s Premier Destination for Old-World Elegance and Modern Grace. Whether you are preparing for a breathtaking wedding dance at a local vineyard, getting ready for a gala, or simply want to carry yourself with effortless poise, our Ballroom & Smooth program is your foundation.
Waltz develops balance and control. The basic waltz steps are the foundation patterns used in most ballroom dances. Correct posture, rise and fall, and flowing movements should be stressed to achieve good styling.
Waltz develops balance and control. The basic waltz steps are the foundation patterns used in most ballroom dances. Correct posture, rise and fall, and flowing movements should be stressed to achieve good styling.
In order to achieve the distinctive style of the Tango it is important to develop controlled staccato footwork, along with fluid graceful movements. The unique rhythm of the music is great training for timing and phrasing which develops as the dancer becomes more proficient. Tango practice is essential towards becoming a good dancer.
In order to achieve the distinctive style of the Tango it is important to develop controlled staccato footwork, along with fluid graceful movements. The unique rhythm of the music is great training for timing and phrasing which develops as the dancer becomes more proficient. Tango practice is essential towards becoming a good dancer.
Fox Trot is a basic dance from which you can acquire a good foundation. Learning to combine steps easily and smoothly teaches variety and maneuverability. The Fox Trot posture is attractive in appearance and helpful to all other dances. Being able to dance to slow, medium and fast tempos will add confidence to your dancing and will assure fun and relaxation for your partner.
Fox Trot is a basic dance from which you can acquire a good foundation. Learning to combine steps easily and smoothly teaches variety and maneuverability. The Fox Trot posture is attractive in appearance and helpful to all other dances. Being able to dance to slow, medium and fast tempos will add confidence to your dancing and will assure fun and relaxation for your partner.
The splendor of the Waltz is epitomized in the elegant and 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.
The splendor of the Waltz is epitomized in the elegant and 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.
Latin & Club
Bring the Heat to the High Sierra. Turn up the energy, embrace the music, and get an incredible workout. Our Latin & Club classes are designed to build core strength, fast footwork, and signature Cuban hip motion.
Cha Cha adds fun to your dancing through its syncopated steps and many open movements. When you can dance many interesting combinations with ease, you and your partner will be able to feel the pulsating Latin rhythms which make this dance so fascinating.
Cha Cha adds fun to your dancing through its syncopated steps and many open movements. When you can dance many interesting combinations with ease, you and your partner will be able to feel the pulsating Latin rhythms which make this dance so fascinating.
Learning the Rumba is a prerequisite for good Latin Dancing. The Cuban Motion is essential in most Latin dances. The Rumba is used by good dancers everywhere and provides interesting variety suited to a limited space. Neat, attractive, precise footwork gives you confidence in your dancing.
Learning the Rumba is a prerequisite for good Latin Dancing. The Cuban Motion is essential in most Latin dances. The Rumba is used by good dancers everywhere and provides interesting variety suited to a limited space. Neat, attractive, precise footwork gives you confidence in your dancing.
Mambo is a fusion of Cuban and American dancing. The music is characterized by a stirring Afro-Cuban beat. Mambo is an exciting dance which allows you to develop your own feeling and expression. Because Mambo is such a fun dance, good Mambo dancers are always popular and in demand as partners.
Mambo is a fusion of Cuban and American dancing. The music is characterized by a stirring Afro-Cuban beat. Mambo is an exciting dance which allows you to develop your own feeling and expression. Because Mambo is such a fun dance, good Mambo dancers are always popular and in demand as partners.
The Bolero is a smooth, sophisticated, sentimental love dance. The emphasis is on smoothness and graceful turns with much communication between partners.
The Bolero is a smooth, sophisticated, sentimental love dance. The emphasis is on smoothness and graceful turns with much communication between partners.
Samba improves the flexibility of the body and helps achieve easy movement and lightness. The Samba rolling action teaches the body to be supple. To move lightly, quickly and smoothly without effort takes study but only at the start. Although considered a good exercise, Samba should be danced smoothly and in a relaxed manner, giving the appearance of effortless movement.
Samba improves the flexibility of the body and helps achieve easy movement and lightness. The Samba rolling action teaches the body to be supple. To move lightly, quickly and smoothly without effort takes study but only at the start. Although considered a good exercise, Samba should be danced smoothly and in a relaxed manner, giving the appearance of effortless movement.
Merengue develops Cuban Motion and the ability to adapt to any partner. It is the only Latin dance which combines one-step timing with Cuban Motion and therefore is a help to all Latin dances. The march type beat sharpens timing and coordination and the proper use of the accent will develop a clearer interpretation of musical rhythm.
Merengue develops Cuban Motion and the ability to adapt to any partner. It is the only Latin dance which combines one-step timing with Cuban Motion and therefore is a help to all Latin dances. The march type beat sharpens timing and coordination and the proper use of the accent will develop a clearer interpretation of musical rhythm.
Salsa is the unique blending of traditional Latin sounds and dance steps of the Mambo and the Cha Cha with the freedom and turning actions of Swing and Hustle. A true nightclub dance that fits onto small crowded dance floors, a real must for Latin social dancing.
Salsa is the unique blending of traditional Latin sounds and dance steps of the Mambo and the Cha Cha with the freedom and turning actions of Swing and Hustle. A true nightclub dance that fits onto small crowded dance floors, a real must for Latin social dancing.
The Bachata is a dance with simple footwork and strong hip movement. The music is romantic in nature and therefore reflects the story of love and heartbreak. Bachata steps involve many optional turns for the lady.
The Bachata is a dance with simple footwork and strong hip movement. The music is romantic in nature and therefore reflects the story of love and heartbreak. Bachata steps involve many optional turns for the lady.
Swing & Social
Upbeat Rhythms and High-Energy Social Fun. Learn to master the floor at parties, weddings, and nightclubs. From classic East Coast Swing and Disco Hustle to smooth West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop.
The Swing is a spot dance with a carefree relaxed style and is a dance easily mastered by most people. The various speeds of music are excellent training for quick footwork and good leading and following which will add comfort and ease in most other rhythm dances. After mastering the patterns both leader and follower will find Swing a fun and exciting dance to learn and practice.
The Swing is a spot dance with a carefree relaxed style and is a dance easily mastered by most people. The various speeds of music are excellent training for quick footwork and good leading and following which will add comfort and ease in most other rhythm dances. After mastering the patterns both leader and follower will find Swing a fun and exciting dance to learn and practice.
The Hustle originated in the 1970’s Disco Era and was popularized by John Travolta in the movie “Saturday Night Fever.” Both the music and the dance swept the country like wildfire and although the white suits and gold chains have faded away the dance has stayed. It is still one of the most popular nightclub dances today.
🎬 ‘Saturday Night Fever’
The Hustle originated in the 1970’s Disco Era and was popularized by John Travolta in the movie “Saturday Night Fever.” Both the music and the dance swept the country like wildfire and although the white suits and gold chains have faded away the dance has stayed. It is still one of the most popular nightclub dances today.
The sophisticated style and ease of movement makes this dance a popular favorite of dancers. It’s compact footwork and body connection develop a strong sense of lead and follow. Once you learn it, you’ll love it.
The sophisticated style and ease of movement makes this dance a popular favorite of dancers. It’s compact footwork and body connection develop a strong sense of lead and follow. Once you learn it, you’ll love it.
Have you ever been to a dance where a slow ballad is played? You see the floor empty out and everyone becomes a wallflower. Everyone except you, because you’ve learned The Night Club Two Step! This dance is one that will keep you moving even when the slow ballads are played!
Have you ever been to a dance where a slow ballad is played? You see the floor empty out and everyone becomes a wallflower. Everyone except you, because you’ve learned The Night Club Two Step! This dance is one that will keep you moving even when the slow ballads are played!
Lindy Hop, or simply Lindy, is an old/new Swing style which continues to be an innovative part of American culture. Although both the music and the dance have evolved from the Big Band days, the nostalgic appeal of that era lives on in new music and this exciting retro style dance, the Lindy Hop.
Lindy Hop, or simply Lindy, is an old/new Swing style which continues to be an innovative part of American culture. Although both the music and the dance have evolved from the Big Band days, the nostalgic appeal of that era lives on in new music and this exciting retro style dance, the Lindy Hop.
Country Western & Specialty
Honoring Local Traditions and Global Dance Styles. Your passport to local Nevada dance halls and specialized styles like dramatic Argentine Tango.
The most popular and widely danced of all the Country Western dances. Originally an unpolished style of Foxtrot, the Two Step has taken on its own look and has become a uniquely stylized dance that reflects the contemporary style of today’s music.
The most popular and widely danced of all the Country Western dances. Originally an unpolished style of Foxtrot, the Two Step has taken on its own look and has become a uniquely stylized dance that reflects the contemporary style of today’s music.
Today’s Country music has a lot of crossover from Pop and Rock, which has helped to make it more “mainstream music”. Country Swing is fast, upbeat dance with lots of turns and spins to compliment this “pop” Country sound. Give it a whirl …. You’ll love it!
Today’s Country music has a lot of crossover from Pop and Rock, which has helped to make it more “mainstream music”. Country Swing is fast, upbeat dance with lots of turns and spins to compliment this “pop” Country sound. Give it a whirl …. You’ll love it!
Still the mother of all dances, the Waltz has been used in Country Western as far back as you can trace music. Contemporary Country Waltz is normally played at a quick pace, although some artists still like them slow. Whatever the tempo, the Waltz is sure to play an important part in your dancing repertoire.
Still the mother of all dances, the Waltz has been used in Country Western as far back as you can trace music. Contemporary Country Waltz is normally played at a quick pace, although some artists still like them slow. Whatever the tempo, the Waltz is sure to play an important part in your dancing repertoire.
Polka or Triple is a fun and lively dance that has been given quite an uplift with Country Western Dancing. The many styles and variations also give us the Line Dances or Shadow Dances of Cotton-Eyed Joe and Ten Step.
Polka or Triple is a fun and lively dance that has been given quite an uplift with Country Western Dancing. The many styles and variations also give us the Line Dances or Shadow Dances of Cotton-Eyed Joe and Ten Step.
A popular CW partner dance that features a floating, Gliding quality and is characterized by a specific 6-beat footwork pattern. Dancers travel with triple steps and gentle body rise, making it feel both rhythmic and relaxed.
A popular CW partner dance that features a floating, Gliding quality and is characterized by a specific 6-beat footwork pattern. Dancers travel with triple steps and gentle body rise, making it feel both rhythmic and relaxed.
Argentine Tango has been popularized on stage and screen as a dance of passion through its dramatic portrayal. Even the most advanced dancers will be beckoned by the challenge of this dance. You will discover why the Argentineans think of it as more than just a dance, but a way of life.
Argentine Tango has been popularized on stage and screen as a dance of passion through its dramatic portrayal. Even the most advanced dancers will be beckoned by the challenge of this dance. You will discover why the Argentineans think of it as more than just a dance, but a way of life.