Dance mixers

• • Energetic style of dancing involving lifting, spinning, and flipping of the partner
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Merengue:
  • Fun, fast, and easy dance with simple steps
  • Country of origin: Dominican Republic
  • Salsa:
  • Combination of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances, with movements from cha-cha-cha, mambo, and other dance forms
  • Country of origin: Cuba
  • Mambo:
  • Fast and spicy dance
  • Country of origin: Cuba
• Latin American dances:

  • Cha-cha-cha:
  • Lively, fun, and playful dance
  • Country of origin: Cuba
  • Rumba:
  • Recognized for subtle side to side hip movements
  • Country of origin: Cuba
  • Samba:
  • Known for simple forward and backward steps, tilting, and rocky body movements
  • Country of origin: Brazil
  • Paso-Doble:
  • Energetic dance modeled after the drama of the Spanish bullfight
  • Country of origin: Spain
  • Jive/Boogie:
  • Described as a very happy lively dance with knee-tilting, bending, and rocking of the hips
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Swing:
• • Country of origin: USA
• Modern standard dances:

  • Slow waltz:
  • Smooth dance that travels around the dance floor with rise and fall action
  • Country of origin: Australia
  • Tango:
  • Vibrant and playful dance between two people, rich in expression
  • Country of origin: Argentina
  • Viennese:
  • Known for gracefulness, wide sweeping turns, and fast tempo
  • Country of origin: Vienna
  • Foxtrot:
  • Beautiful and romantic dance with fairly simple walking and side steps
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Quickstep:
  • Dance suitable for both formal and informal events with upbeat melodies