Learn Ballroom Dance - Foxtrot and Cha-cha

Madison WI

07 September, 2021

Description

Madison Area Ballroom Lessons – September Introduction to Foxtrot Foxtrot - American Smooth The foxtrot is relatively simple and very versatile, giving beginners a great foundation to work with. It can be danced at slow, medium or fast tempos, making it easy to move gracefully across the floor for social dancers of all skill levels. The dance was named after vaudeville performer Harry Fox, and it quickly pushed aside the other “trots” popular in the ragtime era. The American Smooth version danced in competitions is slower, and was made popular by Fred Astaire. The International Standard foxtrot, slower still, is sometimes called the “slow foxtrot” and was developed in England. Lessons are September 7, 14, 21, and 28th. 6:30 – 7:30 All classes taught to USISTD syllabus. Partners preferred though not required. We cannot guarantee a partner but voluntarily rotate throughout the class so no one is "out" more than a minute or two. Classes are open to ages 16 and up. You’ll learn the basics of American Foxtrot in 4 lessons $40 per person for the 4 class series. Introduction to Cha-Cha Learn some Cha-cha - American Rhythm beginning Cha-cha this September on Tuesday evenings. You’ll learn the basics of Cha-cha in 4 lessons. $40 per person for the 4 class series. The term “Cha-cha” comes from Haiti and refers to the part of a gourd that made a “cha-cha” noise when rubbed, but the dance itself evolved from the rumba and the mambo. Mambo was wildly popular in the United States just after World War II, but the music was fast and very difficult to dance to, so a Cuban composer named Enrique Jorrin slowed the music down, and the “cha-cha-cha” was born. By 1953, several of his songs were hits, and the cha-cha became a sensation. Lessons are September 7, 14, 21, and 28th. 7:30 – 8:30 All classes taught to USISTD syllabus. Partners preferred though not required. We cannot guarantee a partner but voluntarily rotate throughout the class so no one is "out" more than a minute or two. Classes are open to ages 16 and up. You’ll learn the basics of the Cha-cha in 4 lessons $40 per person for the 4 class series. Register at or write John Curran through this site and I’ll add you manually to make sure we have equal Ladies and Men.