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The resurgence of Ballroom Dancing is truly
phenomenal. I am not surprised since to me it combines social interface with exercise
and lots of fun. Listed below are some basic steps  that when mastered
can make your
dancing most enjoyable.
The Fox Trot the foundation for all dances and therefore, is often called
the "get-acquainted" dance. In 1913 Harry Fox a comedian, introduced a
trot to a ragtime song at the Ziegfeld Follies which became America's most
popular dance and remains so to this day.
The basic steps:
Magic step forward
Magic left and right turns
Promenade walk
Junior and Senior walks
Progressive forward walks
Forward and passing twinkles
Corkscrew
The Tango began in the West Indies and found its way to Argentina where it
was stylized by the Gauchos to its present form. Today it is considered a
"dancer's dance" and is a favorite of most ballroom dancers.
The basic steps:
Tango walk
Tango rocks
Medio and Doble Corte
Flare promenade
La Puerta
Argentine links
Paseo ocho
The Waltz began in southern Germany in the 17th century and is considered the
Mother of our present dances. It's popularity grew with the music of Johann
Strauss and it has blossomed in the 20th century as the Hesitation Waltz. It is
popular today all over the world.
The basic steps:
Left box turn
Closed and parallel hesitations
Forward change step
Two way turn
Streamline
Spiral
Pivots
The Rumba was the beginning of Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. Danced
to music inspired by African rhythms and Spanish melodies, the
Americanized Rumba was the basis for  the Mambo and Cha Cha in the US.
The basic steps:
Rumba box
Rumba breaks
Cuban walks
Open break and under arm turn
Rio Grande
Lady's right and left spiral
Back and Forward spot turns
Taking a few lessons at Arthur Murray's, Starlite Ballroom or Cubberly
Pavillion can get you interested and started on a most enjoyable journey.
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