Cha Cha - Latin Dance Class

Cha Cha is perhaps the most popular of the Latin American dances. This tantalizing Afro-Cuban dance combines the elements of personality, character, rhythm, basis and appeal from the mambo and the swing. This exciting syncopated Latin dance originated in the early 1950s, but has same foot hold as the other dances, which speaks volumes about its inherent charm and grace. The infectious one – two cha cha rhythm which demands that sitters become dancers, comes from jazz. This dance originally came from Cuba and its forerunner is the mambo which is fast and more for the specialist. The name could have been derived from the Spanish 'Cha Cha' meaning 'nursemaid' or chachar meaning to chew coca leaves or from char meaning tea or most likely from the fast and cheerful Cuban dance the 'guaracha'.

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Cinderella School of Ballroom Dancing

Welcome to the Cinderella School of Ballroom Dancing. Ballroom dancing is as romantic as it is enjoyable. For years the world’s greatest romantics have known that the best way to a lady’s heart is to sweep her across the dance floor. Think of all the countless number of relationships that would have never started without the world’s best ice breaker; "May I have this dance?".

The romantic properties of dance are a secret that all good dancers enjoy. For men, being able to recognize the rhythm of the music and having the confidence to walk across the floor and ask a lady for that dance is social prerequisite. For ladies, they will always be in demand as a partner, once they master the grace, poise and styling.In fact, a recent survey shows that most women prefer a night of dancing to flowers or chocolates for St. Valentine’s Day.

The word ballroom denotes a room where balls, that is, formal social dances may be held. Balls were important social events in the days before radio and television. The word ball is derived from the Latin word ‘Balare’ which means to dance. Ballroom dances are grouped into two categories, Standard & Latin.

A distinguishing feature of the Standard dances is that the partners dance in close hold and never in separation, unlike the Latin dances, which are often danced in separation and in coordination between the partners. The standard category consists of the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot & Quick step; while the Latin ones are the Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive & Paso Doble.