What types of dance are taught at
Have Fun Dancing?
We specialize in all types of partner dances, offered on a rotating basis.
Descriptions of the different dances are offered below.
See the schedule for current dance classes.
Descriptions of the different dances are offered below.
See the schedule for current dance classes.
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BASIC BALLROOM: FOXTROT & SWING
This is our most popular class. It combines FOXTROT & JITTERBUG- and is our introduction to partner dancing, especially designed for beginners. Learn to feel comfortable on the dance floor, how to lead and follow. The basics in this class are utilized in all dances. The Foxtrot is your basic upright dance, danced to moderate speed big band sounds and jazz standards. The Jitterbug is a basic form of swing. A great place to start!
BEGINNERS learn faster when they meet at least twice a week. For this reason, the Basic Ballroom class meets twice a week for three weeks (6 classes) |
WALTZ
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SLOW BALLROOM STYLE- Learn to float around the dance floor with the greatest of ease! Waltz is the classic wedding dance. Danced in ballrooms, country western bars, contra dances and many social events, it’s easy and fun.
VIENNESE STYLE- An exhilarating fast turning style, beautiful to watch. A dance for more advanced dancers. |
SWING
Swing dancing was invented in the late 20’s. Numerous versions have developed from the original dance. Learn all the styles! It’s so versatile, you can dance it to big band, blues, oldies and country-western music!
LINDY HOP was invented in the late 20’s. It is the original style of swing. Because it came right after the Charleston, it has a lot of kicking steps. It experienced a revival in the 90’s. It is based on 8 count patterns with many variations.
EAST COAST SWING has many underarm turns while the feet keep the basic rhythm. It is danced to a wide variety of music: oldies, Big Band and Country Western. It is based on 6 count patterns. The single rhythm version, also known as JITTERBUG is the style taught in the Basic Ballroom class and in the Basic Swing class. The double rhythm version, also known as ROCK N ROLL was popular in the 50s. It has great style and fancy footwork, lots of fun! A triple rhythm version uses a shuffle step and is sometimes incorporated into Lindy Hop.
WEST COAST SWING is a sophisticated form of swing which developed in California from the original Lindy Hop. It is danced to Blues, Pop 40, Disco and some Country Western music. Because the leader and follower dance different steps often to different rhythms at the same time, it is a challenging dance to learn. There is a lot of room for improvisation in this dance.
ST. LOUIS SHAG is a fun kicking dance done to fast Jump Blues music. It is often danced in conjunction with the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug.
BALBOA & COLLEGIATE SHAG are both vintage styles of swing danced to fast music and danced in a closed dance position.
LINDY HOP was invented in the late 20’s. It is the original style of swing. Because it came right after the Charleston, it has a lot of kicking steps. It experienced a revival in the 90’s. It is based on 8 count patterns with many variations.
EAST COAST SWING has many underarm turns while the feet keep the basic rhythm. It is danced to a wide variety of music: oldies, Big Band and Country Western. It is based on 6 count patterns. The single rhythm version, also known as JITTERBUG is the style taught in the Basic Ballroom class and in the Basic Swing class. The double rhythm version, also known as ROCK N ROLL was popular in the 50s. It has great style and fancy footwork, lots of fun! A triple rhythm version uses a shuffle step and is sometimes incorporated into Lindy Hop.
WEST COAST SWING is a sophisticated form of swing which developed in California from the original Lindy Hop. It is danced to Blues, Pop 40, Disco and some Country Western music. Because the leader and follower dance different steps often to different rhythms at the same time, it is a challenging dance to learn. There is a lot of room for improvisation in this dance.
ST. LOUIS SHAG is a fun kicking dance done to fast Jump Blues music. It is often danced in conjunction with the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug.
BALBOA & COLLEGIATE SHAG are both vintage styles of swing danced to fast music and danced in a closed dance position.
TANGO
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a passion
Dance of intrigue! Seductive and intimate! Take tango lessons and be part of the magic! Learn the authentic Argentine style! A dramatic conversation danced between a man and a woman. Let the music carry you away! Fascinating and creative. Another option is the BALLROOM TANGO, a fiery American style. Lauren Coleman has studied the Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina and from master teachers at workshops in major US cities and in Europe. She brings the authentic style to Bozeman! She has studied from over a hundred Argentine masters in such festivals as the Chicago Int’l Tango Congress, Stanford Tango, CITA, Tango Fireworks, Denver Tango Fest, Portland Tango Fest, Mantova Tango Fest, has attended specialized workshops for teachers such as Tango Learning and Musicality with Joaquin Amenabar, and has traveled to Buenos Aires many times and led tours. Over years of teaching the tango, she has developed a unique organic and musical approach to this complex dance. |
COUNTRY WESTERN
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TWO STEP- A smooth dance with lots of turns! Learn to lead and follow the basic turns, then try the more intricate moves. A Montana favorite!
POLKA- A triple step version of the Two Step. Originally a Czech folk dance, the polka is now popular on country-western floors. Aerobic and lively! Easy to learn. SWING & WALTZ- Also popular on country-western floors. See descriptions above. |
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LATIN
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Latin dances are currently being adapted to country-western dance floors as well as being a staple in the Ballroom. US cities have been sizzling with latin clubs where people dance to the conga beat all night long! That’s because they’re so fun to do. Latin dancing, it’s fun!
The CHA CHA CHA is energetic and sassy, danced to a famous rhythm! The Latin Swing! The SALSA is fast and fun, with great music. It’s one of the hottest sensations in the US today. Learn to dance “on 1” or “on 2”. It is related to the Mambo. The RUMBA is the dance of love, easy to learn and danced to latin love songs. A great intro to latin dancing! The BOLERO, another romantic dance is done to slower music. The MERENGUE is delightful and easy, danced to a joyful Dominican rhythm. The BACHATA is another Dominican rhythm, easy and fun, the new hot latin sensation. The SAMBA is a lively Brazilian party dance with fun music. |
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Students are saying...
“Thanks in large part to Lauren Coleman with "Have Fun Dancing ", Bozeman has a vibrant and rapidly expanding dance community. Taking lessons from Lauren has been a challenging and rewarding experience and a great way to meet many nice people of all ages and backgrounds. We hope to see you on the dance floor.”
Jack and Barbara Frost
“Thanks in large part to Lauren Coleman with "Have Fun Dancing ", Bozeman has a vibrant and rapidly expanding dance community. Taking lessons from Lauren has been a challenging and rewarding experience and a great way to meet many nice people of all ages and backgrounds. We hope to see you on the dance floor.”
Jack and Barbara Frost
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