Why Should You Try Ballroom Dancing? Have you ever felt awkward about dancing at weddings, company parties, or any other social event? Well, not anymore! We can help you step onto the dance floor with style, grace, and a new found confidence! From beginner and intermediate, to advanced levels and Danceport preparation, we offer a wide range of programs (classes and private) to suit your individual needs*. Come as a Couple or single (no partner necessary), or form a group with friends. Once you begin to learn the art of ballroom dancing, you will want to show it off to the world! Amazing Physical Benefits Ever wonder why professional dancers are always in such great shape? Well that is because dancing tones and strengthens your body in ways that weightlifting and aerobics won’t. Frequent ballroom dancing will also help you to: Improve brain function and memory Increase balance, coordination, and agility Increase flexibility Strengthen bones, muscles, and connective tissues Reduce stress Decrease blood pressure Increase energy Manage your weight Keep your heart in shape Build and increase stamina Improve your posture Social Style Dances Foxtrot Big Band slow or up-tempo music; can have a jazzy sound as well. Often heard at weddings, cruises, formal, or swing events. Typical foxtrot artists include Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Duke Ellington,... Waltz Slow music with a 1-2-3 timing. Popular at weddings and formal events. Typical songs include "Fascination" and "Moon River." American Social Tango Easy to learn and adapt to social dance floor. Most commonly heard and danced at ballroom events. Al Pacino performed a very nice version of this dance in the movie, "The Scent of a Woman." Argentine Tango The authentic form of Tango; this is the national dance of Argentina. Can be danced at a Tango Bar or at an Iacono Ballroom Center dance event. The dance is more creative and interpretive than the simpler American Tango, but can be taught to beginners. Swing Various names and styles of swing include Jitterbug, Lindy, Lindy Hop, and Jive. This dance style covers a range of music from the early Big Band sound of artists such as Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Benny Goodman, through the Rock and Roll era up to present day bands such as Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer, and Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Music can also be slow to very fast. This is a fun dance played at Swing Clubs, weddings, cruises, ballroom functions, school dances and many other social events. Latin The rhythmic music and dances of the Caribbean and Latin America. Dances include Rumba, Cha Cha, Merengue, Mambo, Salsa, Bolero, and Samba. Latin is experiencing a resurgence of popularity with artists such as Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana, and Marc Anthony. Also, many popular artists including Sam Cooke, The Drifters, The Beatles, Elton John, Kenny G, and many more have incorporated Latin rhythms into their music. These dances are fun to learn, and can be used at Latin clubs, weddings, ballroom dances, cruises, school dances, and many other social events. Hustle Also known as disco, this music and dance form is experiencing a resurgence of popularity and is often now referred to as "Retro." This is a popular dance often used at weddings, ballroom and social events, school dances, and cruises. International Style This highly stylized and technical form of ballroom dancing is most often danced in competition. The International Standard includes Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. International Latin includes Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Paso Doble, and Jive. This is the style that will be used in the ballroom division of the Olympics. It is also the style currently taught to university dance teams across the United States. Website Design by MJ Marketing, Inc.       Copyright ©, Iacono Ballroom Center, All Rights Reserved