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Latin American

Latin American dance is a vibrant and expressive partner dance style known for its rhythm, energy, body action, and strong performance quality. It includes dances such as Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive, each with its own character, timing, and musical style.

Cha Cha Cha is sharp, playful, and rhythmical, while Samba is lively and bouncy with strong carnival influences. Rumba is slower and more expressive, often focusing on connection and emotion. Paso Doble is dramatic and powerful, inspired by Spanish-style movement and performance. Jive is fast, energetic, and full of kicks, flicks, and playful footwork.

Latin American dance places strong emphasis on timing, coordination, posture, hip action, footwork, and connection between partners. Dancers need confidence, control, musicality, stamina, and strong stage presence to perform the style well.

It is commonly seen in competitions, social dancing, showcases, and stage performances. Latin American dance combines technical skill with personality and flair, making it an exciting and engaging style that celebrates rhythm, expression, and partnership.

Affiliated Schools


Dance Pod

Contact Name: Julie Galea

Email: juleegalea@gmail.com


Ballroom Beat Dance Studio

Contact Name: Jeremy Basile

Email: jeremy.basile@gmail.com


Dartmoor Dance School

Contact Name: Tom Ziemski

Email: tom@dartmoordance.co.uk


Miller Dance Centre

Contact Name: Richard Miller

Email: richard@millerdance.co.uk


Dance Art London

Contact Name: Vlad Shalnev

Email: info@danceartlondon.co.uk

Sanderson Dance School

Contact Name: Jackie Bynert

Email: jess@sandersondance.co.uk


GB Dance School

Contact Name: Gail Brockelsby

Email: brocklesbygail@gmail.com


Dizzyfeet Dancing

Contact Name: James Prouton

Email: james@dizzyfeet.com


Southend Dance Centre

Contact Name: Brett & Sally Vernon

Email: southenddcrouter@aol.com


Awarding Bodies

UKA Dance

An awarding body validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. They assist dance teachers worldwide by providing their pupils with Achievement Awards for all ages & abilities, in all styles of Dance & Drama. They also provide Teaching Qualifications and are proud to help, encourage and support members in all dance disciplines to establish and develop their business.​

NCDTA International

We offer a huge variety in dance subjects so there will be something to suit everyone. You can choose from any of the following dance genres:  Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence, Country & Western, Salsa, Street/Hip Hop/Freestyle, Cheerleading, Modern Stage/Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Speech & Drama and Performing Arts.  Amateur examinations at all levels can be taken with your NCDTA International dance teacher with in-person, online and video examinations now available.

80 The Strand
London
WC2R 0DT​

Tel: 020 3150 0005

Mail: info@bdsassociation.com

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