Ballroom Dancing at Touch Dancing New Jersey.

Fox Trot This is the first impression dance. It usually is the first dance a couple do together. Fox Trot was originated by vaudevillian Harry Fox two years before the sinking of the Titanic. Waltz Unique with its 3/4 timing, Waltz is a favorite among wedding couples. Originated during the cotillion era, Waltz was the first partnership dance. Tango Originally danced by Argentine Gauchos around the campfire, it found its way to America via Hollywood and the movies. Rumba A Latin dance imported from Cuba by Arthur Murray who hired Cuban Dancers to train his teachers. Mambo Developed in Cuba as a result of American G.I.'s doing swing moves to fast Rumbas. The Cubans said they danced liked "Mambos." A Mambo is a Voo-Doo priestess. Cha Cha Created in the mid 50's in NYC at the Palladium by Dance Teachers doing a triple Mambo. Cha Cha is a favorite among many dancers and is the most popular Latin dance. Salsa Created in NYC by Puerto Ricans adding ethnic styling to the Mambo. Samba A Brazilian dance with Mardi-Gras flavor. New latin styling has regenerated this dance. Merengue Originated in the Dominican Republic by adapting Samba music to slower steps. Swing A truly American dance. Originated in the forties and popularized by swing bands and Jitterbug contests. Swing includes East and West Coast, Jitterbug, Lindy, Jive, Rock and Roll and Shag. Hustle An American dance created by Van McCoy in the 70's and made popular by the movie Saturday Night Fever. Hustle still is danced to modern pop and funk.om