Dance Class Bedfordshire

A Dancing Classes 'Did-you-know?' -  The Waltz – this is one of the greatest dances ever invented. It shocked a lot of people when it was first introduced because of the shared intimacy between dance partners but it is widely accepted now.  One of the most distinguishing features of the Waltz is the 3/4 time signature that it is played in. This means that each measure has 3 beats rather than the more common 2 or 4. Waltz is counted 1-2-3 with a heavy accent on the 1. You can not dance other dances such as foxtrot, swing, or tango to waltz music because of this three beat grouping. Graceful turning moves are very characteristic of the Waltz.

A Dancing Classes 'Did-you-know?' - Merengue – this is national dance in the Dominican Republic and it is widely popular in the United States as well.   It is performed to merengue music, the official music of the Dominican Republic. While ballroom merengue dancing is the official dance of the country, less formal club and folk versions of the dance also exist. Merengue was controversial because it was popular among the rural poor, used African rhythms, and often had racy lyrics. Throughout the first few decades of the 20th century, merengue became increasingly respectable and accepted by the upper classes of the Dominican Republic, with the help of professional ballroom musicians and innocuous lyrics.

A Dancing Classes 'Did-you-know?' -  Cha cha – this is said to be the youngest Latin dance in the country but it is easily one of the most popular. The name "cha-cha" first appeared in Haiti, where it was the name of a component of a bell. This bell was made from a plat that made a "cha-cha" noise when rubbed. Haitians quickly learned to use the bell element as an instrument to keep time as well. The "cha-cha" was, therefore, probably the first metronome to hit Haiti. The cha-cha was actually created from the mambo, when it toured America. Several audiences complained that the mambo was too fast and jerky for their taste. Orchestras began slowing it down, and the cha-cha was created from this new beat.