Rhythm & Latin Dance Styles

Bolero originated in Spain in the late 18th century as a form of ballroom music. The rhythm is related to a slow son, another genre

Danced to faster 4/4 time music, Cha Cha is fun and flirtatious. It is a non-progressive dance that emphasizes Cuban Motion and expresses rhythm throughout

The Jive originated with African-Americans in the United States in the early 1930s. The dance was born out of Jitterbug, another form of Swing dancing

Mambo developed from the Cuban dance Danzon, and was heavily influenced by Cuban Haitians and American Jazz in the 1940s. Characterized by strong Cuban Motion,

The Paso Doble was composed as early as 1780 as a military march for the Spanish Infantry. In the 19th century, the music was introduced

Rumba has Afro-Cuban origins in the late 19th century. Danced in 4/4 time to big band music, Rumba is a non-progressive dance and has a