Cha Cha
Originating in Cuba as an off-shoot of Mambo, Cha Cha is danced to slower music. It has a distinct sound suggesting the 1/2 1/2 1, or cha-cha-cha, that embodies the scraping sound made by the feet while dancing the triple rhythm added to the middle of the basic salsa movement.
East Coast Swing
The East Coast Swing is strictly comprised of six count patterns. The Swing is a spot dance with a carefree, relaxed style and is a dance easily mastered by most people. The various speeds are excellent training for quick footwork and good leading & following, which will add comfort and ease in other rhythm dances. After mastering the patterns, both men and women will find East Coast Swing a fun and exciting dance to learn and practice. Perhaps the most uniquely American of all dances, the Swing brings forth a buoyant carefree movement. It's one of the dances that becomes contagious.
Night Club Two Step
This dance is an easy, playful dance that can be done to many pop songs. It is done to 4/4 time music and has similar patterns to those found in Salsa, although the style of this dance is much slower and smoother. This is a popular dance among wedding couples as it is usually a good tempo for the slower romantic ballads.
West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is one of the most popular partner dances in the country. It developed from the Lindy, and more specifically Dean Collins Swing, and was done originally to Rhythm & Blues style music. West Coast Swing is a bit more sultry and sexy than other swing dances. Smooth and rolling, the current scene has people dancing to a wider variety of music - blues and R&B, as well as some country, pop, and rock. Because of this you can have fun with this dance style in an extensive variety of settings and venues. West Coast Swing, in its most fun and competitive form, combines 6 & 8 count rhythms with syncopated footwork, embellishments and breaks.
