In German, “walzen” stands for rolling, for gliding, for swaying. In dancing the Waltz stand for all that and one thing more – flying. Come with us on a journey where you will learn what it truly means to spread your “Wings”, to Box Step, to Chasse, to Tumble Turn, to Telemark and then promptly forget all of it as you proceed to just do it.
The Waltz is a classic, and for good reason. It is the simplest dance to learn, and perhaps the hardest to truly master, yet all those who learn it shine at any level of competence because in the Waltz, as you will promptly learn, size has little to do with height. No other dance brings all of its movements together in a single statement of poise and grace to calmly assert: “I am here.” If there is a single dance that you simply must learn, then it is the Waltz. Popular and timeless as it is, you are bound to be able to showcase your skills anywhere from weddings to corporate events.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
The Tango is a dance of precision passion and emotion. It comes in two forms – Ballroom and Argentine – and both come with their unique charms. Luckily for you, we offer both, so come learn how to do the Basic Step, the Progressive Rock, the Back Corte, and a myriad of other steps only to forget all about them as they become second nature.
Tango enables its dancers to defend its throne as the king of tension and passion through the many benefits the dance brings to its practitioners. Dancing the Tango helps you shed fat, stay toned, improves flexibility, focus and above all confidence – all while having fun.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
The most lighthearted of the Standard Ballroom dances, the Quickstep is equally suitable for both formal and informal events. Though the music that Quickstep is danced to is fast paced, it requires no less elegance than any of the other Ballroom dances. This should not intimidate you however, as the spirit of the energetic music carries most anyone away into steps they never imagined they could do so quickly and smoothly.
So come, join us in learning both the basics such as the Natural Turn and the Progressive Chasse, and the more advanced moves such as the Cross Swivel and the V6. We have something for everyone and the expertise to teach all of it, as you can see from the biographies of our instructors.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
Foxtrot is a dance of both fast and slow rhythmic steps. It often requires the dancer to make long, continuous and graceful movements to the beat of music that ranges from frantically fast to tensely slow. Because of this, Foxtrot is exquisitely versatile, accommodating for both the character of the tune and the dancer.
Come to our studio to learn everything from the basics such as the Forward Basic, the Back Basic and the Promenade, all the way up to the advanced moves such as the Grapevines and the Curved Feathers that you don’t even know you’ve been dreaming of.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
The first dance to be danced in the closed position, the Viennese Waltz could be considered the “original” ballroom dance. Being almost twice as fast as the English Slow Waltz without sacrificing any of its grace it lends even the most basic of its steps an impressive quality.
Come learn the oldest of modern dances with us, from the basics such as the Reverse Turn and the Closed Changes to the more challenging steps such as Circling Runs and the Open Side Lock. With instructors that have up to 30 years of experience we promise to get you up to speed in no time- no matter how humble or ambitious your goals.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
The Paso Doble is a dance modeled after bullfighting that is also accompanied by bullfighting music. The lead in this couples dance plays the role of the matador, while the follow represents either his cape or his shadow. Due to the nature of the music it is danced to (with its distinct highlights which the dance follows), the Paso Doble is almost always choreographed in advance. Despite its limited capacity as a social dance it is still danced as such in certain countries. This should not turn you away though, as the Paso Doble is arguably the most imposing and expressive dance in Latin Ballroom, more than making up for its lack of flexibility in stage presence.
Come join us in the raw expression of energy that is the Paso Doble and learn everything from the basics such as the Lady’s Caping Walk and the Attack all the way up to the more advanced moves such as the Coup de Pique and the Fregolina. Whether you’re just picking this dance up or have been dancing it for years there is always something new for you to learn at John & Josephine’s.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
The uninhibited descendant of Swing dancing has found its place amongst the five International Latin dances, and rightfully so. The lifting knees and rocking hips of jive have become its trademark, and people will be sure to recognize your moves as purely and unmistakably Jive once you learn this beautiful dance.
Join us to learn everything from the basics like the Fallaway Rock and the Hipbump to the more advanced moves like the Miami Special and the Catapult. One thing is for sure though, no matter what level you start from or end up on, the Jive is sure to impress, so what are you waiting for?
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
Unique amongst the other Latin Barroom dances due to its Brazilian origin the samba is instantly recognizable. With its distinctive downward bouncing action with no noticeable bobbing (danced in both a 2/4 and a 4/4 beat) and hip motions that completely differ from the Rumba and the Cha-Cha the Samba is a marvel to behold. If you aim to dance to impress this just might be the perfect dance for you. And to top it all off, the Samba is not a one-trick pony either. In addition to samba music it can be danced to Zouk, Flamenco and other Southern American music.
So for the benefit of the peacock in you, come join us and learn everything from the basics such as the Volta Movements and the Criss Cross Bota Fogos all the way up to the more advanced movements such as the Maypole and Samba Locks. Whatever your appetites for learning may be, there is always something to sate them in the Samba.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
The name of this dance was originally used in Cuba to denote any party, and later all secular styles of Cuban music. Today it mostly refers to the modern style of Latin Ballroom dance, at times using the alternative spelling “Rhumba”. Though the word Rumba has come to denote much less the ways in which rumba can be danced seem to be ever expanding. The Rumba is danced in two recognized styles around the world – the American and the International – both competitively and socially, but it goes far beyond that. The Rumba is as versatile as the dancer, becoming as complex or as simple as is necessary when danced to its famous slow-quick-quick (quick-quick-slow) beat. This makes learning the Rumba satisfying for the inexperience and experienced alike.
So whichever level of skill you find yourself in, come join us to learn everything from the basics such as the Cucarachas and the New York all the way up to the more advanced moves such as the Three Alemanas and the Circular Volta. We have something for everyone here at John & Josephine Dance Studio.
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
This energetic dance of Cuban origin can be danced to anything from authentic Cuban music to Latin Pop or Rock. Its name is onomatopoeia for the shuffling of dancer’s feet and some say for the sighs of onlookers. It is one of the few dances that does not start on the first beat of a bar and can be difficult to get accustomed to, but once a dancer does there is no end to what can be done with the Cha-Cha.
Come join us to learn everything from the basics such as the Three Cha-Cha-Chas and the Sport Turn all the way up to the more complicated moves such as Spiral Turns and the Sliding Doors. Each step is unique in the Cha-Cha and each is equally impressive, especially to your non-dancing friends. So what are you waiting for? All it takes to become part of our family of dancers is one phone call. Go ahead and make it!
We offer classes for dancers of all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced – for individuals, couples and special groups alike, so that our instructors can cater to the individual needs of all of their students.
If, upon reading this you find yourself itching to start learning please do contact us. We would be happy to help with any inquiries you may have.
