{"id":7315,"date":"2023-04-21T09:24:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T13:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/?p=7315"},"modified":"2023-04-21T12:15:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T16:15:21","slug":"best-dances-to-learn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/blog\/featured-blog\/best-dances-to-learn\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Best Types of Dance To Learn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"People<\/a><\/p>\n

A night full of dancing<\/a> with friends can be the release you need \u2014 but with the seemingly endless options of dance out there, how should you decide which form is right for you? The decision is based on several factors, such as music preference and experience level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few of the best dances to learn \u2014 ones that are great forms for those looking to get into dancing with minimal to no experience. They’re also some of the most universally popular dances seen across all backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salsa<\/span><\/h2>\n

Salsa<\/a> is one of the most notable dance styles, and it’s constantly evolving. With Afro-Cuban roots, it’s popular in Latin cultures and music, but it can also be adapted to fit many modern pop songs. It involves hip movement and strategic footwork to keep up with upbeat, energetic tunes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rumba<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rumba<\/a> originated in Cuba and consists of two rapid side steps followed by a slow step forward while implementing hip movement, also known as “Cuban motion.” This type of dance is versatile as it fits with anything from Latin rhythms to pop songs to R&B.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cha Cha<\/span><\/h2>\n

The widely known and loved Cha Cha<\/a> is a fast-paced form of ballroom dance with Latin origins. It consists of quick, playful steps and hip motion that work well with Latin and non-Latin rhythms. If you’re looking for a lot of fun, the Cha Cha is for you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Foxtrot<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Foxtrot<\/a> is a timeless dance that pairs well with slow-tempo songs. With its Old Hollywood and big band influences, this four-step dance flows perfectly with many oldies; however, Foxtrot can also be adapted to fit with more upbeat contemporary songs, making it ideal for all audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Waltz<\/span><\/h2>\n

Slow and smooth, the Waltz<\/a> is a classic for a reason. It’s one of the easier dances to learn, making it perfect for beginners. It involves a step, slide, step form in \u00be time while implementing a graceful rise and fall motion. Paired with formal outfits, it’s undoubtedly a dance designed to impress.<\/span><\/p>\n

Come Dance at Fred Astaire Dance Studios<\/span><\/h2>\n

Founded in 1947,\u00a0<\/span>Fred Astaire Dance Studios<\/span><\/a> aims to pay homage to Fred Astaire and the lasting impression he has left through the power of dance. We offer a range of classes available for all ages and levels of experience, and we have two convenient locations in Carmel and Greenwood. <\/span><\/p>\n

No matter the form of dance you’re looking to master, we’ll surely have an option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact<\/span><\/strong> our Greenwood location at 317-783-5260 to learn more<\/a> about our dance classes<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A night full of dancing with friends can be the release you need \u2014 but with the seemingly endless options of dance out there, how should you decide which form is right for you? The decision is based on several factors, such as music preference and experience level. Here are a few of the best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":352,"featured_media":7316,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured-blog","category-dance-lessons"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7315"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7315\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}