Argentine Tango Dance

The dance found its way into Argentina where it was re-created by the Gauchos in Buenos Aires. It was actually an attempt on their part to imitate the dance except that they danced it in a closed ballroom position. The Tango caused a sensation and was soon to be seen the world over in a more subdued version.

Argentine tango songs and artists include:

I Am You-Sally Potter

Libertango-Astor Paizzolla

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Argentine Tango dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Southbury,  Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding,   Sherman, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel, Woodbury, Middlebury, and Brewster, NY.

To take Argentine Tango dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Bolero Dance

The Bolero is a smooth, sophisticated, sentimental love dance. The slower music to which it is performed enchances a feeling of romance. It is the slowest of the Latin dances. It combines controlled movement with dramatic expression of the music.

Bolero songs and artists include:

Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan - Gloria Estefan

Perfidia - Nat King Cole

Sin Excusas Ni Rodeos - Julio Iglesias

From Here to Eternity - Frank Sinatra

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Bolero dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding, Southbury, Woodbury, Middlebury, Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Sherman.

To learn Bolero dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Cha Cha Dance

The Cha-Cha adds fun to your dancing through it's syncopated steps and many open movements. The pulsating Latin rhythms make this dance so fascinating. The energetic rhythm of the Cha-Cha encourages you to cut loose and let your personality show.

Cha-Cha Songs and Artist include:

Sexy Back-Justin Timberlake

In these Shoes-Kirsty Maccoll

Black and White-Michael Jackson

Black Magic Woman-Santana

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Cha Cha dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding, Southbury, Woodbury, Middlebury, Kent,  Sherman, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel and Brewster, NY.

Fox Trot Dance

In 1913, Harry Fox, a vaudeville comedian, introduced a trot to a ragtime song that pushed other trots into the background. It became America's most popular "get acquainted" dance and remains one of the standards of social dancing to this day. The Foxtrot can be danced to a variety of tempos from slow and bluesy to the faster paced sounds of Frank Sinatra and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A staple at weddings, big band events, and gala balls, the Foxtrot teaches smooth movement, rhythmical timing, and maneuverability.

Fox Trot songs and artists include:

New York, New York - Frank Sinatra

My Baby Only Cares For Me - The Bria

Locations we service for Fox Trot Dance Classes
The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Fox Trot dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Bridgewater, Redding, Kent, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Southbury, Woodbury, Middlebury, Ridgefield,   Sherman, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel and Brewster, NY.

Hustle

The Hustle gives us the fusion of Swing and Disco.

You will encounter the hustle at weddings and nightclubs. It is one of the easiest dances to learn. there are lots of turns and spins which make the hustle exciting and full of energy.

Hustle songs and artists include:

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

Last Dance - Donna Summer

Believe – Cher

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school offers Hustle dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield,  Kent, Danbury,  New Fairfield, Ridgefield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding,   Sherman, Southbury, Bethel, Woodbury, Middlebury, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, and Brewster, NY.

To study Hustle dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Mambo

The wild exciting music and rhythmical body movements make the earhy Mambo irresistible.

The overall flavor of the dance is contained in the translation of the word Mambo which means "shake it" or "say it".

Mambo songs and artists include:

Tequila - The Champs

Mambo #5 - Perez "Prez" Prado

Cherry Cherry - Neil Diamond

Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Mambo dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Southbury,  Kent, New Fairfield,   Gaylordsville,  Ridgefield, Redding, Newtown, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel, Woodbury, Sherman, Bridgewater, Middlebury, and Brewster, NY.

To learn Mambo dance in Danbury, CT call our studio at 203-792-0176.

Merengue

Merengue is sure to get you feeling the motion right away on the dance floor. The beats get your hips moving in no time to any Latin rhythm.

Merengue songs and artists include:

•Hot, Hot, Hot - Buster Poindexter

•Jump in the Line - Harry Belafonte

•Cuban Pete - Jim Carey

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school teaches Merengue dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Southbury, Woodbury, Middlebury, Sherman, Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Ridgefield, Redding, Newtown, New Fairfield,    New Milford, Bethel,  Danbury, and Brewster, NY.

To learn Merengue dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Rumba

This dance of love originated at the very beginning of the Cuban and Latin American dance crazes. The romantic music and movement was inspired by a fusion of African rhythms and Spanish melodies making the Rumba the base for all Latin dances including Mambo, Cha-Cha and hip action and, of course, spins and dips. It replaces the 8th grade sway of yesteryear in a whole new way! Because of the slow, sultry beat it's easy to learn a variety of body movements, spins and turns at a comfortable pace. When you're ready, you can interrelate those same pattersn in the faster Latin dances with ease and confidence.

Rumba songs and artists unclude:

And I Love Her - The Beetles

It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley

Besame Mucho - Xavier Cugat

Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn

Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Rumba dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Bethel, Woodbury,  Southbury,  Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Middlebury, Brookfield, Ridgefield, Danbury, New Milford, Redding, Sherman,  and Brewster, NY.

To take Rumba dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Salsa

This fun, fast-paced Latin dance has been sweeping the nation for several years now! Travel to any city, in almost any country and you'll see that a good Salsa club is never hard to find, and a good Salsa dancer is always in demand. Composed of quick foot switches and multiple spins and turns, this dance is a must have in your repertoire.

Salsa artists include:

Albita

Marc Anthony

West End Mambo

Tito Puente

The Latin Explosion

Celia Cruz

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Salsa dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Woodbury, Brookfield,  Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, Southbury,  Kent, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding,   Sherman, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel,  Middlebury, and Brewster, NY.

To learn Salsa dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Samba Dance

Sometimes called the South American Waltz, the Samba dance pulsates to a unique Latin rhythm.

The Samba is the national dance of Brazil.

Today's Samba music is influenced by Jazz and Latin rhythms.

Samba songs and artists include:

One Note Samba - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Macarena - Los Del Rio

Copacabana - Barry Manilow

Quando, Quando, Quando - Engelbert Humperdink

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school offers Samba dance lessons & classes for the following areas in CT:   Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville,  Ridgefield, Redding,   Sherman, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel, Newtown, New Fairfield, Woodbury, Middlebury, Brookfield, Southbury, and Brewster, NY.

For Samba dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Swing/Jitterbug

Swing is known as the most uniquely American of all the dances. Characterized by swing-outs, kicks, jumps, and spins, this buoyant Big Band dance is certainly contagious. Since the birth of "Swing" music in the mid 1930's, the Swing dance craze, which is also known as Lindy, Jitterbug and East Coast has been an American icon. Not only is this dance a staple at weddings, but you can find it anywhere from smoky blues clubs, to the fast paced Bid Band sounds of Glen Miller and Benny Goodman. You can't go wrong big splash on the big screen and in night clubs everywhere.

Swing songs and artists include:

In The Mood - Glenn Miller

Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley and the Comets

Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones

Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Lious Prima or the Brain Setzer Orchestra

Our Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school offers Swing/Jitterbug dance classes & lessons for the following areas in CT: Brookfield, Southbury,   Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding, Bridgewater, Woodbury, Middlebury, New Milford,  Sherman, Danbury, Kent, Bridgewater, New Milford, Bethel,  and Brewster, NY.

For Swing or Jitterbug dance classes in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Tango Dance

The Tango was stylized by the Gauchos of Argentina where they danced it circling the bar tables after a hard day’s work. It became the rage in 1921 after Rudolph Valentino brought its romance and allure to the silent screen in "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". Its passion and excitement has most recently been captured in movies such as True Lies, Scent of a Woman and Shall We Dance? The Tango is known as one of the most powerful and dramatic dances, characterized by staccato movements, dips and gancho flicks. It’s commonly referred to as the "dancer’s dance" where the men get to be men and the women love it! Creating amazing leading and following skills, it’s truly a favorite for all that learn it.

Tango songs and artists include:

Santa Maria-Gotan Project

La Cumparsita-Julio Iglesias

Whatever Lola Wants-from "Damn Yankees"

Por Una Cabeza-from "Scent of a Woman"

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school teaches Tango dance classes & lessons for the following towns in CT:  Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding,   Sherman, Bethel, Woodbury, Brookfield, Danbury, New Milford,  Southbury,  Kent,Middlebury, and Brewster, NY.

To learn Tango dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Two Step

In the old Western days when women were not allowed to dance with men, men danced together and that is the reason for the hand on the shoulder holding a can of beer and the other hand to the side. The only women who eventually danced with these men were Indian Squaws and that is where all the turns came about, because Indian women loved to spin. Two-step is a Western dance whose popularity has spread all over the United States.

Two-step can be danced to contemporary country music and is a very popular dance at many country western clubs and social events.

Two-Step songs and artists include:

All Jacked Up-Gretchen Wilson

Party of One- Trick Pony

Down by the Chatahoochee-Alan Jackson

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Two Step dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: New Milford, Bethel, Woodbury, Southbury,  Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, Sherman, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Middlebury, Brookfield, Redding, Danbury,  and Brewster, NY.

For Two Step dance in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Waltz

Known as the dirty dance of it’s time, its elegance and grace is a timeless classic. Perfect for your first dance as husband and wife or for that elegant black-tie affair you can’t go wrong learning this flowing movement. Characterized by sweeping turns and gliding movements, when you really learn how to Waltz you’ll feel as though you’re floating across any dance floor.

Do you want to sweep her off her feet? The Waltz is not only beautiful; it teaches amazing balance, control, posture, and grace. Getting married? Have the first dance you envision by learning to dance today.

Waltz songs and artists include:

Send in the Clowns – Steven Sondheim

Turn Around- Kenny James

From my First Moment-Charlotte Church

Moon River-Andy Williams

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Waltz dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Sherman, Danbury, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding, New Milford, Bethel, Woodbury, Middlebury, Brookfield, Southbury,  Kent, and Brewster, NY.

To take Waltz classes in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Viennese Waltz

From Strauss Waltzes to music by contemporary artists, Viennese Waltz music has inspired people to dance for generations. 

Viennese Waltz songs and Artists Include:

Angel-Sarah McLaughlin

Once Upon a December-Deana Carter

Have you ever really loved a woman-Bryan Adams

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school provides Viennese Waltz dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Southbury,  Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, Redding, New Milford, Bethel,  Sherman, Danbury,  Woodbury, Middlebury, and Brewster, NY.

To take Viennese Waltz in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Blue Danube-Johann Strauss

West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing is a flirtatious dance that combines the mood of the blues with the spontaneity of swing.

In the 1940’s with the wild abandonment of the Jitterbug being banned from dance halls due to too many injuries, Arthur Murray developed and documented several swing steps that he later called "Sophisticated Swing."

West Coast Swing Songs and Artists Include:

Some Kind of Wonderful-Joss Stone

Somethin’ to talk about- Bonnie Raite

Addicted to Love-Robert Palmer

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school teaches West Coast Swing dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Ridgefield, Redding, Southbury,  Kent, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield,  Danbury, Sherman, Brookfield, New Milford, Bethel, Woodbury, Middlebury, and Brewster, NY.

For West Coast Swing dance classes in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.

Brown Sugar-Rolling Stones

Bachata

Bachata is a latin dance with simple footwork and strong hip movement.  The music is romantic in nature and therefore the movement reflects the story of love and heartbreak.  Bachata steps offer many optional turns for the lady.

Bachata Artists Include:

Aventura

The Arthur Murray of Danbury dance school gives Bachata dance classes & lessons for the following neighborhoods in CT: Brookfield, Southbury, Bethel, Woodbury, Bridgewater, Gaylordsville, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield, Redding,   Sherman, Danbury, New Milford, Middlebury, Kent, and Brewster, NY.

To take Bachata dance lessons in Danbury, CT call us at 203-792-0176.