Class Descriptions
Welcome to the UVic Ballroom, Latin and Swing Club (UVBLSC)! As a Vikes Rec Club, we believe that ballroom dancing improves physical and social well-being and enhances quality of life! We offer lessons not only in Standard Ballroom (like waltz, foxtrot, and quickstep), but also Latin Ballroom, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Latin Hustle, Merengue and Bachata. You don’t need a partner or any dance experience (having two left feet is fine), just show up and get ready to have fun, meet new people, and, of course, learn how to dance!. Read below for a description of the classes we are offering this semester.
Latin Sampler
Salsa on 2
Salsa on 2 (mambo) is danced to the rhythm of the congas and the techniques used allows for quick turns and direction changes, complex partner patterns and more body movement while dancing on a crowded dance floor to live music. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of partner work and show you how to improvise on the social dance floor.
UVic Salsa Team
Join our performance team! Improve your technique, spinning, body movement, stage presence and more while practicing with dancers that want the same thing as you do- to improve while having fun! Never performed or even danced before? No problem! No partner or experience is required. You just have to be dedicated and have a positive attitude. All levels will be challenged to improve.
Beginner Swing
Swing dancing refers to a variety of improvised social dances that emerged out of the swing era of jazz and evolved over time. Jump into East Coast Swing, a fun, upbeat dance to jazz music, West Coast Swing, a smooth dance that focuses on partner interaction and can be danced to many different styles of music, and peek at the basics of Lindy Hop later in the semester.
Level 1 Standard Ballroom
Ballroom dancing is a great mix of fun & exercise where you can meet new friends and get to know people! Come out and learn the basic elements and steps that will get you started on a life-long journey of dancing. Learn Standard Ballroom dances including Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep. We'll even throw in some common Ballroom Line dances!
Level 1 Latin Ballroom
Ballroom dancing is a great mix of fun & exercise where you can meet new friends and get to know people! Come out and learn the basic elements and steps that will get you started on a life-long journey of dancing. Learn Standard Latin Ballroom dances including Cha Cha, Rumba, and Jive. We'll even throw in some common Ballroom Line dances!
This class covers the other styles of dance you might find at a salsa party! Learn to move your body to the rhythm of Latin music and practice leading and following techniques. We’ll cover Bachata and Merengue, dances that originated in the Dominican Republic, and Latin Hustle, a dance that started in the 70s to disco music.