FRED ASTAIRE BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO
The Happiest, Friendliest Spot in Town!!
We invite you to walk into our Memphis Studio and waltz out enjoying the great traditions of dance.
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The Smooth Dances
Sometimes called the Ballroom dances, they move counterclockwise around the floor. These tend to be the most misunderstood. Many people picture the "Smooth Dances" as the slow or low energy dances--something that only little, old ladies like. That could not be further from the truth. They require as much, or more, strength and control as the rhythm dances. The smooth dances can be real calorie burners!
These dances are: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz
The Rhythmn Dances
The rhythm dances, also known as the Latin dances, are typically the first dances requested. Fueled by movies (such as Shall We Dance, Dirty Dancing, Havana Nights, and Dance With Me), the rhythms are typically associated with Salsa, Swing, and Cha-Cha. The biggest misconception is that the faster dances provide the most exercise. The speed of some of these is perceived as a big calorie burner, but the slower tempo (Bolero and Rumba) can provide just as much.
These dances are: Cha-Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Mambo, Samba, Merengue, Bolero, Paso Doble, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing
