Rhythms
What you will be dancing to
A class is a playlist of rhythms. Each one has its own beat, feel and signature step. BPM ranges are typical, not exact. Songs vary.
Warm-up moves that show up in every style
Step-touch, grapevine and arm pumps are the glue between songs. Learn these first and every class feels easier.
Origin: Universal
- Step Touch Lv.1
- Grapevine Lv.1
- Arm Pump Lv.1
Fast, marching, playful
The easiest place to start. A steady march with a swaying hip, one step per beat. Great for warming up.
Origin: Dominican Republic
- Merengue March Lv.1
- Merengue Side Step Lv.1
- Merengue Paddle Turn Lv.3
Quick-quick-slow with a pause
An 8-count pattern built on three steps and a pause. Once the rhythm clicks, everything else in Latin dance gets easier.
Origin: Cuba / Puerto Rico / New York
- Salsa Basic (Forward & Back) Lv.1
- Salsa Side Basic Lv.2
- Suzy Q Lv.3
Smooth, swaying, relaxed
Lower intensity and very friendly. Small steps with a gentle sway, perfect for catching your breath between big songs.
Origin: Colombia
- Cumbia Sway Step Lv.2
- Cumbia Side Step Lv.2
- Cumbia Walking Turn Lv.3
Heavy bounce, hips and legs
The modern club sound. Wide stance, deep bounce and hip action make it the biggest calorie burner of the group.
Origin: Puerto Rico / Panama
- Reggaeton Bounce Lv.1
- Reggaeton Step Touch Lv.2
- Reggaeton Hip Roll Lv.3
- Reggaeton Squat Bounce Lv.3
Romantic, side-to-side with a hip pop
Four-count steps with a hip lift on the fourth beat. Slower on the body, and fun to do with a partner.
Origin: Dominican Republic
- Bachata Side Step Lv.2
- Bachata Forward & Back Lv.2
- Bachata Hip Circle Lv.3
Bouncy, high energy
Constant knee bounce with quick feet. It looks easy and works hard, so save it for when you are warmed up.
Origin: Brazil
- Samba Bounce Lv.3
- Samba Basic Lv.4
Rock step plus a triple "cha-cha-cha"
A rock step followed by three quick steps. Adds a crisp, playful accent to a Latin set.
Origin: Cuba
- Cha-cha-cha Basic Lv.3