Latin dances defined: The term 'Latin dances' in the context of social and ballroom dances may be used in two meanings. The public tend to get these mixed up, but they are very different style dances.

1. The first meaning is to denote dances originated in Latin America. Typically these are Cha, Rumba, Samba, Axé, Salsa, NY Mambo, Argentine Tango, Merengue, Lambada, Zouk, Bachata, Cumbia, Danza, Son etc. Our dance instructors teach these styles, which are popular in salsa night clubs world wide, thye are true lead and follow freestyle dance that is social. Freesytle meaning "not choreograhed" as the leader creates or uses moves & turn patterns on the go and both leader & follower relate to the music differently for each dance. These can also be taken into the competition and performances through choregograhed routines as well. Note: Brazilian Samba is not a partner dance.

2. The second, a more formal usage, is the name of a category of International style ballroom dances, also called Latin American dances, International Latin or Dance Sport which was a developed style created in England. It consists of the following five dances: Cha cha, Rhumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive. Notice that the last two dances are not of Latin American origin. This style is not usually a true social dance in the lead and follow sense, typically competition and performance orientated.