Dance Styles

These are just a few examples of the many styles that you could learn at one of our studios. Have something in mind that isn't on this list? No problem, our talented instructors can teach hundreds of styles, but this section may help get you started.

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There are four different styles of dance that are divided into two categories. In the category of American Style Dance we have Rhythm and Smooth. In the category of International we have Latin and Standard. Latin is the international version of Rhythm and Standard is the International version of Smooth. Regardless of what you’d like to learn, we can teach you any ballroom dance. Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studios are the place to learn.

The main Rhythm dances are:
Salsa Mambo Rumba
ChaCha East Coast Swing West Coast Swing
Hustle Bolero Merenge


The main Smooth dances are:
Waltz Tango Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz


The main Latin dances are:
Samba Cha Cha Cha Paso Doble
Jive Rumba Bolero
Merengue


The main Standard dances are:
Waltz Viennese Waltz Foxtrot
Tango Argentine Tango Quickstep

If you are interested in any of these for ballroom dance lessons, Indianapolis Five Star is the studio for you. We offer the best in Indianapolis ballroom dance and you will have the time of your life learning.

Tour what the world has to offer in ballroom dance! Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studio instructors are trained in any of the aforementioned dances to teach you a variety of dances so you’ll be able to dance to any song you hear. It doesn’t matter if you listen to classical, rock, country, punk, alternative, show tunes or pop. You’ll be able to dance to any of them with ballroom dance lessons. Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studios will take you there. We’re second to none in Indianapolis ballroom dance. Let us know what music you listen to and what you’d like to dance to. We’ll teach you how to dance to it.

We believe that if you want to dance, you should be able to dance to any song you listen to. Ask us about any of the styles or dances above. We can’t wait to introduce you to them!

History

The Lindy (Swing) picked up where the Charleston left off. It has “swing-outs”, “break-aways”, and “shine-steps”. With the birth of “Swing” music in the mid-1930’s, the Lindy climbed the social ladder. In August of 1935, at the Palomar Ballroom, bandleader Benny Goodman played a Fletcher Henderson arrangement of “Stompin’ at the Savoy”. The rest, as they say, is history. The dance craze swept the nation, and depending on where you lived, it was the Jitterbug, the Lindy Hop, or the Swing. This most uniquely American dance is enjoyed all over the world.

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History

Considered the mother of present day dances, the Waltz began in southern Germany in the seventeenth century. The popularity of the Waltz grew with the music of Johann Strauss and eventually blossomed in the 20th century. It is the basis for many dances and is popular today all over the world.

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Few dances invoke passion and romance like the Tango. In the man, the Tango inspires sheer masculinity that is almost primal. The Tango is the age old story of a man desperately in love pursuing a woman playing coy and hard to get. Few dances make a woman feel as longed after as the Tango. There is a fire in Tango that is unparalleled.

The Tango became popular in the brothels of Brazil and was originally danced in a circle around a table. It has since evolved to dance around a ballroom floor. The origin of the word Tango likely came from the Brazilian population of African descent who combined the Spanish word for “drum” with the name of their drum god.

If you’re looking for Indianapolis dance, Tango is a great dance to learn. Five Star offers top notch instructions, so you know you’ll be getting great dance lessons in Indianapolis with Five Star Dance Studios.

Come in with your friend or significant other for Tango dance lessons. Indianapolis Five Star teachers can also be your partner if you come alone. Let us teach you one of the most beautiful ballroom dances. Tango is very popular amongst the Indianapolis dance community and our Tango lessons are sure to prove to be the best Tango dance lessons in Indianapolis. If you’re looking to sweep your lady off her feet or if your hoping to be swept off your feet, call us today for your Indianapolis dance lessons with Five Star.

The Tango is one of the most popular and well known dances in pop culture. Tango is one of the most filmed dances on the big screen and if you want to look like Patrick Swayze, Richard Geer, or Jennifer Lopez, then check us our for your Indianapolis dance lessons. If you want the best in Indianapolis dance and the best in Tango, Five Star Dance Studio is the place for you.

The Salsa is an exciting dance with an exciting history. It has influences from many countries and many other dances. It is a melting pot of many dances including Rumba, Són Montuno, Guaracha, Mambo, Cha cha cha, Danzón, Són, Guguanco, Cubop, Guajira, Charanga, Cumbia, Plena, Bomba, Festejo, Merengue, and more. When listening to salsa music you will find combinations of elements from multiple dances previously listed.

Cuba is credited for being the country that truly solidified this dance. From Cuba it spread to other Latin countries, to Europe, the United States and the rest of the world. Once Salsa reached new York is when it finally broke into the ballroom community and has become one of the most popular dances socially, competitively, and for routines.

It is a very fun dance that boasts excitement and fun. Indianapolis offers many venues for salsa dancing. Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studios are fully equipped to teach you this and any other ballroom dance for you to strut your stuff anywhere you go.

If you’re looking for a social dance that is fast paced and easy to learn, than you need to try salsa. Indianapolis dancers find that this is a need-to-know dance if you want to dance to a variety of music.

Whether you’re in Broad Ripple, downtown, Greenwood, or any other part of Indy, you’ll find salsa dancing. Indianapolis is one of the best cities in the Midwest for dancing and Five Star is the best school to learn from.

If you want to learn a fun dance that you can dance at a variety of events and locations, if you want a dance that will keep you moving and keep your heart pumping, if you want a dance that will impress and romance, then the dance you are looking for is Salsa. Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studios is the studio to receive your instruction from.

 

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