Learn The Ballroom Dances

Want to learn how to dance? Not sure how to get started? Don't worry, you've come to the right place. Our goal is to make dancing as easy and enjoyable as possible. Learning how to dance is like learning how to drive - at first you proceed slowly and cautiously, but with practice, you'll be doing it automatically.

If you want to learn the basic moves for the most popular ballroom dances, check out the descriptions and diagrams of the basic steps (see the navigational menu on the left). It's simple and it's free. If you're looking for high quality video lessons, go here »

Always remember - it's never too late to start dancing, so don't be shy, pick a dance:

Learn Waltz »

Waltz is an elegant, beautiful dance, great for beginners and definitely not as hard as most people believe. All you really have to know in order to start waltzing is a basic box step. Learn it now.

Learn Foxtrot »

Foxtrot is a beautiful and very useful social dance quite similar to Waltz. It's characterized by flowing movements and rise & fall motion. It's a classic dance for wedding receptions and other social events.

Learn Cha Cha »

Cha Cha is the youngest of the Latin dances and THE Latin dance to have in your repertoire. It's classy, sexy, and danceable to a variety of music styles and tempos. It's easy to learn and fun to dance. Give it a try, you won't regret it!

Learn Salsa »

Salsa is a very good introduction to Latin American dances and definitely a dance that can heat up the dance floor. The basic steps are simple and easy. As dance instructors often say - if you can walk, you can salsa. They are right, so jump in and get started.

Learn Tango »

Called the "Dance of Love", Tango is a beautiful dance known for its sensuality and passion. Characterized by quick and sharp movements, most people tend to believe it's very difficult to grasp, but it's actually quite easy to break down. See for yourself.

Learn Jive »

Jive is a fast and quite energy-consuming dance. The footwork is not complicated – a combination of rock steps and triple steps. Easy to learn, fun to dance, and a great workout. It can be danced to any music with a regular beat.

Learn Rumba »

Rumba, also known as the Latin waltz, is a slow, sensual dance with wonderful rhythms and bodily expressions that make it one of the most popular dances today. It's one of the simplest of the Latin dances, all you need to start is to learn a simple box step. Go ahead.

Learn Samba »

Samba is a Latin dance of Brazilian origin, but don't confuse ballroom Samba with the Brazilian original that is a solo dance danced at festivals and carnivals. Ballroom Samba is more of a waltz-like dance. The basic steps are very easy.

Learn Swing »

Swing is a very upbeat and versatile dance. Out of many different styles, the East Coast Swing is the easiest and most suitable for beginners. To start swinging all you need to learn is a basic 6 count step.