University of Waterloo
Ballroom & Latin Dance Club

University of Waterloo Ballroom & Latin Dance ClubUniversity of Waterloo Ballroom & Latin Dance ClubUniversity of Waterloo Ballroom & Latin Dance Club

University of Waterloo
Ballroom & Latin Dance Club

University of Waterloo Ballroom & Latin Dance ClubUniversity of Waterloo Ballroom & Latin Dance ClubUniversity of Waterloo Ballroom & Latin Dance Club
  • What's Ballroom?
    • Quick Primer
    • Ballroom Dances
    • Latin Dances
    • Dance Resources
    • Competition Resources
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    • Class Schedule
    • Events
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    • About the Club
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    • What's Ballroom?
      • Quick Primer
      • Ballroom Dances
      • Latin Dances
      • Dance Resources
      • Competition Resources
    • Schedule
      • Class Schedule
      • Events
    • About Us
      • About the Club
      • Costs and Registration
      • FAQ
      • Exec Team
      • Club Regulations
      • Contact Us
    • Merch
  • What's Ballroom?
    • Quick Primer
    • Ballroom Dances
    • Latin Dances
    • Dance Resources
    • Competition Resources
  • Schedule
    • Class Schedule
    • Events
  • About Us
    • About the Club
    • Costs and Registration
    • FAQ
    • Exec Team
    • Club Regulations
    • Contact Us
  • Merch

International Style Latin Dancing

Always exciting to watch, the Latin dances are extremely rhythmic and are recognizable by their emphasis on hip movements. The five Latin dances are Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Paso Doble.

Rumba

Cha Cha

Cha Cha

"...a vertical expression of a horizontal wish"


The most sensual of all the Latin dances, the Rumba is the slower counterpart to the Cha Cha and is also the easiest for beginners to learn. 

Rumba Videos and more

Cha Cha

Cha Cha

Cha Cha

"The Cuban spirit, with all its warmth and passion"


The flirty and light-hearted Cha Cha is one of the most popular Latin dances and is known for its eponymous 'cha-cha-cha' movement in its figures

Cha Cha Videos and More

Samba

Cha Cha

Samba

"A flavour of the Brazilian Carnival"


An extremely rhythmic dance that has a characteristic bounce, the Samba brings a beautiful Brazilian flair with its syncopated beat.

Samba Videos and More

Jive

Samba

"Combining rock 'n' roll rhythms with lighting-quick twists and kicks"


With influences from American dances such as swing and the Jitterbug, the Jive is the fastest of all the Latin dances. 

Jive Videos and More

Paso Doble

Paso Doble

"The dance of the Bullfighter"


With its recognizable shaping and steps, the Paso Doble is full of dramatic flair and  highlights in the often used song: España Cañi.

Paso Videos and More

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