The turbulent years for dancing were during WWII, with so many military from the Mainland going through here and out into the Pacific. Most were very young and did not have much experienced dancing, But they learned from one another and the wonderful partners that they were lucky enough to find here. There was a short playlist and the dancers did not require much. They were, Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing and Rumba. Others have come in slowly and surely. Samba, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, and the latest Bachata.
Waltz is a dance to 3 counts with strong accent on the first beat and a basic even step pattern, Music for a waltz or a concert composition in 3/4 time. To dance a waltz is to move or advance in a lively or conspicuous manner, to advance easily and successfully, to approach boldly —used with up can't just waltz up and introduce yourself, to dance a waltz with, to grab and lead.
Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It was originally danced to Big Band (usually vocal) music in Big Ballrooms. The dance is similar in its look to waltz, although the rhythm is in a 4/4 time signature. Developed in the 1910s, the foxtrot reached its height of popularity in the 1940s and remains as a favorite today.
East Coast Swing is a simpler 6-count variation that spawned from the six-count variations of the Lindy Hop. It evolved with swing-band music of the 1940s and the work of the Arthur Murray dance studios in the 1940s. This Swing has simple structure and footwork along with basic moves and styling. It is popular for its simple nature and can be danced to slow, medium, or fast tempo jazz.
Rumba may refer to a variety of unrelated music styles. It has been used to denote the complex of secular music styles known as Cuban rumba. Since the early 20th century the term has been used in different countries to refer to distinct styles of music and dance, most of which are only tangentially related to the original Cuban rumba, if at all. Social rumba in Hawaii was most closely done to the American Style of dance with an Arthur Murray basic box.
"Social dancers go to a dance to have fun, they're not there to work or teach classes,
however most are willing to help a little here and there. Why not?"
however most are willing to help a little here and there. Why not?"
Waltz is a dance to 3 counts with strong accent on the first beat and a basic even step pattern, Music for a waltz or a concert composition in 3/4 time. To dance a waltz is to move or advance in a lively or conspicuous manner, to advance easily and successfully, to approach boldly —used with up can't just waltz up and introduce yourself, to dance a waltz with, to grab and lead.
"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner
Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It was originally danced to Big Band (usually vocal) music in Big Ballrooms. The dance is similar in its look to waltz, although the rhythm is in a 4/4 time signature. Developed in the 1910s, the foxtrot reached its height of popularity in the 1940s and remains as a favorite today.
East Coast Swing is a simpler 6-count variation that spawned from the six-count variations of the Lindy Hop. It evolved with swing-band music of the 1940s and the work of the Arthur Murray dance studios in the 1940s. This Swing has simple structure and footwork along with basic moves and styling. It is popular for its simple nature and can be danced to slow, medium, or fast tempo jazz.
"Let's Dance" by Benny Goodman
Rumba may refer to a variety of unrelated music styles. It has been used to denote the complex of secular music styles known as Cuban rumba. Since the early 20th century the term has been used in different countries to refer to distinct styles of music and dance, most of which are only tangentially related to the original Cuban rumba, if at all. Social rumba in Hawaii was most closely done to the American Style of dance with an Arthur Murray basic box.
What do ghosts dance to? Soul music of course.
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