As a passionate dance, Argentine Tango has a rich history, originating in the life and music of the ‘80 in Buenos Aires, when it was performed in the streets and in darksome coffee houses, to tell the story of love relationships.
If there’s a dance that inspires elegance, then waltz is the one! Many consider it the perfect dance, the dance that symbolizes love and closeness between the partners. The waltz steps give you the sensation of floating on the dance floor. It is a dance full of grace and highly appreciated and performed in the whole world!
This dance style has Afro-Cuban roots, just as Rumba does, and is considered to have emerged along with the popular Cuban or Danish dances, such as ‘Danzon’ and ‘Beguine’.
Bolero is usually danced to music in a 4/4 meter, and the tempo is slower than at Rumba. While Rumba is highly rhythmic, Bolero rather sounds as a Latin ballad. Therefore, it is graceful, and the rise and lift movements give fluency to the movement.
Viennese Waltz is the oldest dance style among those existing today, having its origins in the Austrian folkloric dance, Landler. Emerged in the second half of the 18th century, it brought an extremely rapid tempo, a progressive rhythm, representing a true challenge for all beginner dancers. Once you begin to master the technique, you will look charming on the dance floor!