Adult Ballroom Dance Course

Lesson 1 • Footwork and Weight Transfer

Precise foot placement and smooth weight shifts are the engine of all ballroom movement. Drills isolate heel, ball, and toe actions.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Dance Frame

Frame is the physical connection between partners that transmits lead and follow signals. Learners practise closed and open frame positions.

Lesson 3 • Rhythm and Musical Timing

Identifying beats, measures, and phrase structure allows dancers to synchronise movement with music. Learners clap, count, and step to live and recorded music.

Lesson 4 • Posture and Body Alignment

Correct spinal alignment, weight distribution, and head position establish safe, elegant movement. Proper posture prevents injury and enables partner connection.

Lesson 1 • Switching Roles in Practice

Practising both roles deepens understanding of partnership dynamics and improves overall communication. Learners alternate lead and follow in structured drills.

Lesson 2 • Building Trust and Comfort

Physical and emotional comfort between partners enhances connection quality and learning speed. Structured exercises build confidence in close-hold dancing.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Leading

Leading originates from the core and frame, not the hands. Learners practise initiating movement through body weight and torso rotation.

Lesson 4 • Principles of Following

Following requires active listening through physical connection, not passive waiting. Learners develop sensitivity to subtle frame and weight cues.

Lesson 1 • Box Step and Footwork

The box step is the foundational pattern that teaches directional change and weight transfer in Waltz. Learners drill forward, side, and close sequences.

Lesson 2 • Rise and Fall Action

Rise and fall creates Waltz's signature floating quality through ankle, knee, and hip elevation. Learners practise the three-phase rise-and-fall cycle.

Lesson 3 • Progressive Waltz Choreography

Linking box steps, turns, and progressive steps into a flowing sequence demonstrates practical Waltz competency. Learners perform a short routine to music.

Lesson 4 • Waltz Timing and Character

The Waltz's 1-2-3 count and flowing quality distinguish it from other ballroom dances. Learners identify Waltz music and internalise its lilting rhythm.

Lesson 1 • Basic Foxtrot Footwork

Heel leads on slow steps and ball leads on quick steps define Foxtrot's smooth, gliding quality. Learners isolate each footwork element before combining.

Lesson 2 • Foxtrot Rhythm and Music

Foxtrot uses 4/4 time with a slow-slow-quick-quick beat pattern that creates its relaxed sophistication. Learners identify and count Foxtrot music accurately.

Lesson 3 • Reverse Turn and Natural Turn

Foxtrot turns allow directional change while maintaining smooth progression. Learners practise both turning directions with correct footwork and timing.

Lesson 4 • Smooth Floor Travel and Sway

Sway and continuous floor travel give Foxtrot its signature elegance. Learners practise lateral body sway and uninterrupted line-of-dance progression.

Lesson 1 • Cha-Cha Routine Assembly

Combining basics, New Yorkers, and turns into a continuous routine tests timing, hip action, and partnership. Learners perform a short Cha-Cha sequence to music.

Lesson 2 • Cha-Cha Timing and Count

Cha-Cha uses a 4/4 time signature with a distinctive 2-3-4-and-1 count that places the cha-cha-cha on beats 4-and-1. Learners clap and step the rhythm accurately.

Lesson 3 • New Yorker and Spot Turns

The New Yorker and spot turns introduce directional variety and visual flair to Cha-Cha. Learners execute these figures with correct timing and hip action.

Lesson 4 • Basic Cha-Cha Footwork Patterns

The forward-and-back basic and the cha-cha-cha chasse are the building blocks of all Cha-Cha choreography. Learners drill these patterns solo and with a partner.

Lesson 1 • Alemana and Hockey Stick

These figures introduce underarm turns and linear travel, expanding Rumba's choreographic range. Learners execute both with smooth arm styling.

Lesson 2 • Rumba Timing and Character

Rumba's slow 2-3-4-1 count and deliberate pace demand precise weight transfer and body control. Learners distinguish Rumba from Cha-Cha musically and physically.

Lesson 3 • Slow Cuban Motion Development

Rumba's slower tempo amplifies hip action, requiring greater body control and deliberate weight placement. Learners refine Cuban motion at Rumba speed.

Lesson 4 • Rumba Basic and Fan Position

The Rumba basic and fan position are foundational figures that establish partner connection and open-hold vocabulary. Learners drill both with correct timing.

Lesson 1 • Basic Tango Footwork

Tango footwork uses flat-footed, cat-like steps with no rise and fall. Learners drill the slow-slow-quick-quick-slow pattern with sharp precision.

Lesson 2 • Promenade Position and Walks

Promenade position opens the couple to a V-shape for travelling steps and is a key Tango figure. Learners transition in and out of promenade smoothly.

Lesson 3 • Tango Character and Music

Tango's sharp, staccato quality and dramatic tension distinguish it from smooth ballroom dances. Learners identify Tango music and internalise its aggressive character.

Lesson 4 • Corte and Progressive Links

The corte and progressive link add dramatic pauses and directional changes to Tango choreography. Learners combine these with basics and promenade.

Lesson 1 • Cross-Dance Technique Refinement

Identifying and correcting technical weaknesses across all dances elevates overall dance quality. Learners receive targeted feedback and drill specific corrections.

Lesson 2 • Choreographing a Showcase Routine

Building a personal showcase routine integrates all learned figures into a cohesive, musical performance. Learners select music and design a two-minute routine.

Lesson 3 • Musicality and Interpretation

Dancing beyond the beat to interpret melody, dynamics, and phrasing elevates performance quality. Learners practise musical interpretation exercises across all dances.

Lesson 4 • Performance and Stage Presence

Projecting confidence, connecting with an audience, and managing performance nerves complete the dancer's development. Learners perform their routines before peers.