The American Smooth Explained

American Smooth blends waltz, Viennese waltz, tango and foxtrot into one glamourous ballroom dance with Hollywood golden age style.

Flamenco Dancing Explained

Flamenco dancing blends Spanish, Jewish, Moorish and Latin American traditions into one of the world's most passionate and self-taught dance forms.

The Foxtrot Explained

Harry Fox invented the foxtrot in 1913, a dance that revolutionised ballroom with its slow count and remains popular today.

The Quickstep Explained

Quickstep is the fastest ballroom dance, combining foxtrot footwork with Charleston energy and moving at speeds that make dancers look impossibly nimble.

The Salsa Explained

Salsa dancing breaks down the basic steps, hip movements, and why it's become so popular with beginners and partners alike.

The History of Dance in Argentina

How African, Spanish, and immigrant traditions blended together to shape Argentina's rich dance history beyond just the tango.

The Rhumba Explained

The rhumba has African and Spanish roots but is deeply tied to Cuba, evolving into the popular ballroom dance we know today.

The Tango Explained

Tango is a sensual dance born in Argentina that blends Spanish and African traditions, with close partner contact that reflects its crowded origins.

Dance in Schools: National Curriculum and Extra-curricular

UK schools teach dance in PE, but quality varies widely depending on whether teachers have proper training in the subject.

Dance Summer Schools: Are They Worth It?

Dance summer schools offer intensive training and performance opportunities, but parents should weigh the cost against their child's skill level and interest.