Newcomer Waltz & Swing

Simply graceful and elegant, those are words that describe the Slow Waltz. The smooth progressive dance has been danced to slow ballads and instrumental music in 3/4 time since the early 1800s when it was introduced into the English ballrooms. 

The Viennese Waltz is considered a dance with aristocratic glamour and not without good reason. The dance form is steeped in history when it comes to ballroom dancing. It is the primary form of ballroom dancing in continental Europe and is in no way inferior to other forms of international ballroom dancing thanks to its glamour and tradition.

Swing is one of the liveliest social dancing styles that involve some well orchestrated lifts, spins and flips. It’s not surprising that couples with the biggest smiles and having the most fun are swing dancers. Swing is a quick, fast-paced dance where couples hold hands, which is a complete contrast to ballroom dancing where partners place hands on the shoulders or around the waist. The term ‘swing’ refers to a number of styles that includes the Lindy Hop, Jive, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing.