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Alemana An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the right under the right hand, used specifically in International Rumba and Cha Cha. Arc turn An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the right under the right hand, or to the left under the left hand. Balance step A step in any direction, followed by a close ...

Cabaret A special single-dance division of Dancesport in which couples dance an exhibition-style piece to their own selection of music. The dance may incorporate lifts and/or drops, and is not limited to the pre-defined dance styles such as Smooth or Latin. Closed division A division of competition which involves the dancing of figures specific to a syllabus, to the exclusion ...

Alemana An underarm turn in which the lady turns to the right under the right hand, used specifically in International Rumba and Cha Cha. Chase A figure where one partner pursues the other. Popular in cha cha. A visual “what-you-see-is-what-you-do” lead is used for this figure. Guapacha (Wah-pah-CHA) A rhythmic variation commonly used in certain basic Cha Cha actions, including ...

What’s the difference between a good ballroom dancer and a great one? Their knowledge of and ability to perform dance steps and movement is often equal. But you can see the difference between a good and a great ballroom dancer in their posture and body styling. This article highlights skills to work on to improve your body styling and posture ...

The Hustle is the partner version of disco dancing and has become a fixture of the ballroom dance scene. It is a fast moving, energetic dance characterized by its many turns. The lady spins almost constantly while her partner draws her close and sends her away. Hustle is very popular at West Coast Swing dances and even some Latin clubs. ...

“Feels So Right” is known around Detroit and Chicago as the “Janet Jackson hustle song.” This song has become a classic at family gatherings, clubs and on radio.

“The Hustle” is a disco song by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony. It went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during summer 1975. It sold over one million copies. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1976 for songs recorded in 1975. While in New York to record an album, Van ...

Hustle is a specific type of dance for a specific type of music. It was designed to be a fast, flashy dance for club and party music. It is the “sports car” of the dance family.   Most people from the 1970s and 1980s fell in love with Hustle dancing because it was associated with good times and good friends. ...

Music for Hustle is generally noted for its strong beats. Music associated with parties, night clubs and “discotheques” are perfect for Hustle dancing. Tempo generally ranges from 100bpm to 130bpm.   Classic Hustle – Smarty Pants (First Choice), Romeo & Juliet (Alec Costandinos), Risky Changes (Bionic Boogie)   Club Hustle – Tonight I’m Lovin You (Enrique Iglesias), Kill the Lights ...

Living legend Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow in 2009. Billy was part of the scene when the dance originated in the early 1970s and continues to push the evolution of Hustle. Erik & Anna Novoa demonstrate Hustle on a Connecticut local news show with some of their students in 2010.