About Social Dancing
What is Social Dancing?
At it’s simplest, social dancing is moving to music with others in a relaxed, social setting
It’s less about performing and more about having fun connecting with yourself, your partner, and the music
Usually done at parties, clubs, or dance events — anywhere there’s music playing and people dancing!
Different Types of Social Dancing
Solo or with a partner? Social dancing can be both!
Solo social dances
Find your groove
In solo dancing, you follow the music and build on basic movement patterns with your own flair
Examples: Line dancing, Solo jazz / Charleston, Hip Hop, Freestyle
It’s absolutely possible to learn solo dance and build your confidence, even if you “have no rhythm”. It just takes practice!
Ballroom Dancing
Ballroom is related, but more structured than social dance
It’s often performance or competition-based — think Dancing with the Stars
But you don’t have to give up the elegance of Waltz or the romance of Tango just because you don’t plan to compete!
It shares the same roots of partner dancing, and there is a more social form of these styles that you can easily learn the basics of
How I Teach Social Dance
Simple, beginner-friendly steps
Real social dance skills (not memorized routines)
Focus on connection to self, partner, and music
All social dance styles, with a partner or without, are made up of similar patterns and rely on the same foundations of movement - so whichever dances you choose to learn, you’ll be prepared for social dancing!
Social partner dances
Connection & communication
Built on simple rhythms & patterns, one person leads and one follows (or you can switch!)
You don’t memorize choreography, you feel the music & communicate through movement
Examples: Salsa & Bachata, Country Two Step, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop & Swing. Click here to see more styles you can learn.
Learning a few basic steps sets the foundation for all partner dancing!
Related Kinds of Dancing
Dancing at Weddings
First Dances and Parent-Child Dances tend to be more choreographed, but they share many of the same patterns as social dancing
The reception is often a perfect social dance opportunity:
Slow songs, fun group dances, partner dance moments, even line dances
In a party like that, a few basic steps go a long way!
No matter what kind of music there is, you can bring the musicality, movement, and fun!
Curious to try it?
I offer beginner-friendly lessons
for individuals, couples, and groups
No experience needed!