Line dances do not require a partner. The dance pattern generally has the person
stay roughly in the same place, but execute moves to face different walls. Individual dancers may add turns or flair without breaking the pattern step count. While often associated with Country music, line dances can be done to almost any style of music.
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Partner / circle dances are often associated with country western music, but can be done to many songs.
The couples move in a large counter clockwise circle around the dance floor.
Each couple is basically doing the same moves, but often with minor modifications (e.g. adding or deleting turns) that maintain the overall pattern. Partner circle dances share many steps with line dances.
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Sequence dances are based on ballroom dance steps. The couples move in a large counter clockwise circle around the dance floor. Each couple is basically doing the same moves at the same time. Generally couples do not modify the dance in anyway.
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Typical social dances are East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, etc. These dances are partner dances, rather than freestyle movement to the music. Some of these dances were orginially designed for movement in a larger circle, while others were designed to be done in a limited area, known as a "spot dance." The reality is that they often are done admid other dancers who may not be using the same patterns. Social dance elements offer more flexibility to cope with competition for dance space than fixed pattern dances such as Line Dances, Partner Circle Dances, or Sequence Dances. Stringing together social dance elements into a smooth dance requires lots of practice and mental work - what are you doing now, what is coming next, what space do you need, and who else might be heading into that space?
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We have held several dance workshops to spread our love of dancing.
These workshops have included different dance styles.
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