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	Salsa The Spanish word 'Salsa' means 'sauce' and it refers to the hot and spicy rhythm of the dance. Although Cuba serves as Salsa's foundation, many other influences have had an impact on this dance, such as the New York & LA styles. Salsa is a 'free-style' or 'street dance', free and spontaneous with no set routines to follow. Although Mambo is its parent dance, the music of Salsa is fast and vibrant, denoting a free-flowing feel. Continuous and complicated arm movements, as well as cross leads and shine work make this dance one of the most popular in the world.
	Cha Cha One of the most energetic & cheeky Latin dances which began as an extension of Mambo. With strong use of staccato footwork and syncopated timing along with the basic components of triple step (chasse) and rock steps makes for an exciting and diverse dance. Santana & Tito Puente have made a great contribution to the ever changing music of Cha Cha, enabling dancers to feel that strong use of Cuban motion.
	Rumba Rumba is an intimate and slow Latin dance and is considered to be the beginning of all partnered Latin dances. Inspired by Spanish melodies and African rhythms, this dance was the basis of Mambo and Cha Cha. Rumba incorporates Cuban Motion with a more soft and sensual movement, accentuating the use of romantic styling. The dance enhances the masculinity of the male through dominant posture, whilst the lady performs subtle flirtatious gestures, which makes for a beautiful contrast to the faster Latin dances.


	Swing The history of Swing can be traced back to the 1920's, where the black community, whilst dancing to contemporary Jazz, created the Charleston & Lindy Hop. The Swing climbed the social ladder in the mid 1930's, the time of Benny Goodman playing 'Stompin at the Savoy '. Swing has developed into a style for any type of dancer using highlights of Tap & Jazz. Be it cool, suave, flashy or just pure fun, this dance is perfect for letting yourself go, relaxing & swingin' to the music!

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