DANCE STYLES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
Because of the experience and passion of our instructors, Bella & Nicolae Dance Studios offers many types of dance styles to choose from. It’s ok if you’re not sure which one you might like, we encourage students to try them all! Dancing is a great workout, a worthwhile pursuit, and a beautiful way to express oneself. Feel free to browse our types of dance styles, and ask any questions you may have!
FREE INTRODUCTORY DANCE LESSON!
We’re thrilled to welcome all dancers for a free 30 minute dance lesson, so you can dip your toe in the water before purchasing any of our lessons or packages!
Ballroom
Ballroom dancing is a beautiful, elegant form with 2 people dancing as a couple. It requires coordination, rhythm, and a knowledge of one another in order to master. There are very few dance styles that offer the sheer magnificence of a glamorous Lady in her ballgown, gliding across the floor led by her Gentleman partner.
Ballroom dancing is pure, old-fashioned class. Despite its age, the artform is still used in many different settings to this day! Just as Kings and Queens from centuries ago used to dance ballroom during festivals and celebrations, today people still celebrate momentous occasions with beautiful ballroom dancing.
This form is especially popular at weddings. This could be for the father daughter dance, the first dance of the newlyweds, or for a mother and son dance. Ballroom dancing has the power to leave the audience in awe because of its elegance and grace. No wedding is complete without a beautiful reception, filled with artistic expressions of love in the form of dance. Although it’s common during big life events, ballroom dancing is also a highly competitive sport, as well as a favorite for show numbers.
When most people hear the words “ballroom dance”, there are a few things that normally come to mind: Foxtrot, Waltz, or Venice Waltz. In reality, ballroom dancing can be any number of combinations of styles, so long as there is a couple that dances together. As long the glam is there, you’ve got ballroom dancing!
If you’ve never tried ballroom dancing before, we highly encourage you to reach out! We love teaching new students, as well as seasoned dancers. Imparting our knowledge, and exploring the fun side of dancing is truly what makes us proud to be dance instructors. Both Bella and Nicolae are experts in the art of ballroom, and both bring a unique skillset to the table.
WALTZ
Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz
American Rhythm
American Rhythm is all about letting go! In an American Rhythm lesson, you’ll get the benefit of learning 5 dances: the Cha Cha, American Rumba, Swing, Bolero, and Mambo. All of which are loads of fun!
What we love about the American Rhythm dance style, is its ability to motivate dancers to let loose, and leave it all on the floor. The latin influences make it spicy, and encourages dancers to loosen up and enjoy.
American Rhythm is similar to the “Latin” category of dance, but is mainly danced in the United States and Canada. American Rhythm is definitely a great workout, and the costumes are also a lot of fun during competition. Women typically wear short skirt, while men typically wear tight-fitting shirts and pants. This is definitely a sensual style of dance, and is great for those who want to explore their free spirited nature!
American Rhythm is often confused with International Latin. While the two share many similarities, the steps themselves are not 100% identical. This means that the skills you learn here will translate well to other forms of dance, and vice-versa!
For those looking for a style that will set the dancefloor on fire, this is it! Bella & Nicolae love teaching students this art form, as there are very few styles of dance that can bring out those big smiles like American Rhythm. If you’re looking to compete, or simply impress your friends with your newfound style, then contact us for a free quote!
Rumba
Mambo
American Smooth
American Smooth is truly a style of dance for everyone! While other forms may have some incredibly challenging steps and technique, American Smooth is described as a type of ballroom dance with easier, yet still exciting steps. It is a combination of three different styles of ballroom: the Waltz, the Viennese Waltz, and the Foxtrot.
American Smooth is an emotional, riveting art form that will have you flying across the floor with the wings of an angel. Smooth is a great way to describe the fluidity of the steps, and the grace with which they’re performed. This spicy and elegant style truly brings out the emotion within, and will awaken even the coldest heart. With American Smooth, it’s too beautiful not to share with the world, and we encourage all students to practice whenever they can, wherever they feel like it!
At Bella & Nicolae Dance Studio, we love the elegant simplicity of American Smooth, and the fact that it has a lower barrier of entry for new dancers. Of course, new dancers can learn any style, at any point—but with American Smooth, you’ll be gliding across the room in no time at all. We believe in you! For more information on American Smooth dance, contact us!
Foxtrot
Tango
Waltz
International Latin
International Latin style is not for the faint of heart. This is an intense, competitive style which is highly demanding of its dancers. International Latin is exceptionally unique in its use of straight legs and balletic lines, which punctuate every single movement the dance partners make. The style itself is made up of several different dances: Cha Cha, Samba, International Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive. This combination, along with the forms and steps, create an athletic, and powerful art form which is a spectacle to behold.
International Latin is the absolute favorite style of Bella, our co-founder. The techniques and movements you learn in International Latin will absolutely benefit you in every other style you decide to practice. The competitive nature of this style brings out the fiery passion in everyone who decides to pursue it. It can reignite sparks, and help fill you with a desire to strive for more. Truly, this is an absolutely stunning style.
Both Bella and Nicolae adore International Latin, and love teaching it! Our students often tell us how much fun it is to dance this style, and the passion it ignites inside of them. Pure art, pure fire, pure energy. A challenging, yet worthwhile pursuit! For more information on International Latin, and our lessons, feel free to contact us anytime!
CHA CHA
Rumba
Samba
Country Western
Country Western dance is a style that is uniquely American as apple pie! When most people think of Country Western style, they think of cowboy culture. And while they are partly right, Country Western style is more than just boots and big hats. It’s a beautiful way to have a great time in a crowd.
So many different dance styles can be incorporated into Country Western style. This includes Two Step Waltz, Cowboy or Traveling Cha Cha, Polka Ten Step (aka Ten Step Polka), Scottische, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Nightclub Two Step!
As you can see, there are so many ways to express yourself via Country Western dance. This is part of the American story, and one that is such a great expression of the things that make this country great.
Although they’re from Moldova and Russia respectively, Nicolae and Bella absolutely adore teaching this style of dance. It can be taught to any dancer of any skill level, and can be made more complex and more difficult as you progress. Contact us to learn more about Country Western dance lessons!
West Coast Swing
Country Western
International Standard
International Standard is a fan favorite among dancers across the world. It has been described as an invigorating, gliding movement that is beautiful in its formality. International Standard is a demanding style, a true classic, which is comprised of: Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. It is known as one of the most difficult styles to master, and quickly becomes addictive to those dancers hoping to perfect it!
This style does have a steep learning curve when just starting out, and is usually attempted by seasoned dancers with a true passion for dance. This dance is performed with a partner, and both dancers are expected to find perfect positioning, while not being too tense.
Bella & Nicolae are both accomplished dancers in this style, and love nothing more than to share their knowledge with their students, while also continuing to learn the nuances of this difficult style. International Style is widely considered to be the most elegant style of dance.
To learn more about International Standard, and the classes we offer, please reach out! We’d love to hear from you.
Waltz
Tango
Quick Step
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango is a beautiful, rhythmic dance where two partners improvise their steps to the beat of the electric music. During the 1980’s there was a resurgence in the popularity of the Tango, which led to the rediscovery of the Argentine Tango by many dance aficionados.
The Argentine tango features a pulsing, repetitive beat with a tango rhythm. During the 90’s, the Argentine tango once again saw a resurgence as dancers began pairing the steps with hip-hop. The Argentine Tango was once forbidden in Argentina, which we think makes it even more attractive!
We love teaching our students how to dance the Argentine Tango. This sultry, energetic, improvisational dance style leads to such amazing free expression and passion for both teachers and students alike.
To learn more about Argentine Tango, and the classes we offer, please reach out! We’d love to hear from you.
Argentine Tango
Social Dancing
Social dancing is strictly for those that want to unwind, cut loose, and enjoy a beautiful dance in a public setting. Events like weddings, birthdays, and banquets are the perfect time to bust out your dance moves. But for many people, when they reach into their bag of tricks, they don’t have anything to pull out!
Social dancing is a non-competitive form of dancing that was designed for the clubs or the reception. It comprises all of the same dances as ballroom or latin, but it is far less formal and meant to be enjoyed socially, with your favorite beverage perhaps!
That doesn’t mean that we can’t take our social dancing classes seriously, because social dancing is still something with varying degrees of difficulty, and can always be improved. After just a few classes, you’ll be feeling lighter on your feet than you’ve ever felt before, and ready to cut a rug! (and impress everyone watching!)
Bella & Nicolae adore teaching social dancing classes, as they’re truly meant to be enjoyed as much as possible, with very little pressure to excel. This is simply for fun, for exercise, and to enjoy a night on the town.
Bachata
Hustle
Salsa
DANCE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The more we learn about the human body and mind, the more we learn that dance is immensely beneficial to both. This is one of the oldest artistic forms, and humans have been expressing themselves through dance for millennia.
It’s no wonder that our clients often report some incredible changes in non-dance related areas of their lives after taking a few of our lessons. One of the main benefits that is often the first dancers notice, is the increased energy. Exercise, although it exerts your energy initially, has a way of recharging the body. Dance is a way to let the stresses of the day melt away, if only for a brief moment. It becomes a healthy addiction that leaves you wanting more!
For couples (and sometimes singles), dance has a tendency to rekindle that romantic flame that has perhaps diminished over time. Dancing, by its very nature, is sensual and sexy. Learning together, having fun, exploring your artistic, expressive side—these can all add to the magic of a relationship.
Dancing is a fun form of exercise that can be modified depending on your fitness level. It’s a great way to get and stay in shape, while learning something. It keeps the mind as sharp as the body, because it makes us activate parts of our brain that we don’t normally use in our daily lives.
We believe dancing is something for all ages, for all skill levels, and for all abilities.
