OC Dancing Ballroom Dance Studio

A line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time.

The Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, and also to some extent, of Haiti, the neighbor sharing the island. There are two popular versions of the of the origin of the Dominican national dance, the Merengue.

The swing dance was discovered by a black community during the 1920’s through dancing to contemporary jazz music. Swing dance was inspired by a revolution of jazz music that kept audiences dancing and thus music was known and described as ‘Swing Jazz’ to befit the effect of the music to its audiences.

Bachata arose around the middle of the 20th century in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Its roots are in some African rhythms, Cuban son and bolero. In the beginning this musical style was valued and listened to by the most popular social classes, and rejected by high level society.

Salsa - characterized by vibrant, energetic hip swinging inflamed by an intense beat - coalesced in the 1960s as a blending of Cuban mambo and Latin jazz infused with choreographic and stylistic imprints from Puerto Ricans living in New York City.

Argentine tango refers to the original tango from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It originated in the 1880’s but was discouaged by different political regimes in the country and died out after a time. In the 1980’s, the show Forever Tango traveled across the globe re-introducing this sensual style of tango dancing.

The Foxtrot (also: "Fox trot", "foxtrot", "fox trot") is a ballroom dance which takes its name from its inventor, the vaudeville actor Harry Fox. According to legend, Fox was unable to find female dancers capable of performing the more difficult two-step. As a result, he added stagger steps (two trots), creating the basic Foxtrot rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick. Over time, Foxtrot split into slow (Foxtrot) and quick (Quickstep) versions. In the context of International Standard category of ballroom dances, for some time Foxtrot was called Slow Foxtrot, or Slowfox. These names are still in use, to distinguish from other types of Foxtrot.

The Viennese Waltz, made popular in the 1880s by the invigorating music of Johann Strauss, is a very fast version of the waltz at a tempo of about 180 beats a minute. This dance is characterized by its fast pace and continuous circling. A beautiful dance to watch and perform, the Viennese Waltz is a glamorous, uplifting, whirling experience for everyone to enjoy.

The Tango, a sensual, dramatic dance made famous by Rudolph Valentino, originated in Buenos Aires and was stylized by the Gauchos in Argentina before making it to the United States. The Tango is known for flexing steps and posed pauses. Widely considered to be the "dancer's dance," it has become even more popular due to its presence in films like “The Scent Of A Woman” and “Evita.”

The Foxtrot (also: "Fox trot", "foxtrot", "fox trot") is a ballroom dance which takes its name from its inventor, the vaudeville actor Harry Fox. According to legend, Fox was unable to find female dancers capable of performing the more difficult two-step. As a result, he added stagger steps (two trots), creating the basic Foxtrot rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick. Over time, Foxtrot split into slow (Foxtrot) and quick (Quickstep) versions. In the context of International Standard category of ballroom dances, for some time Foxtrot was called Slow Foxtrot, or Slowfox. These names are still in use, to distinguish from other types of Foxtrot.

The Waltz, with its ¾ rhythms and strong accent on the first beat, was born in the suburbs of Vienna. When the dance was first introduced in the early 19th century, people were shocked since it was the first ballroom dance where the man put his hand on a woman's waist! But the Waltz gained in popularity and quickly became one of the most popular of all dances. This easy and flowing dance is still commonly seen at weddings and other social events.

Jive is a dance style in 4/4 rhythm that originated among African-Americans in the early 1940s. It is a lively and uninhibited variation of the Jitterbug, i.e., belongs to Swing dances. In Ballroom dancing, Jive is one of the five International Latin dances.

Paso Doble or pasodoble is a lively style of dance to the duple meter march-like pasodoble music. It actually originated in France [1], but is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of the Spanish bullfight. Paso doble means "two step" in Spanish. Because of its inherently choreographed tradition, ballroom Paso Doble for the most part danced only competitively, almost never socially — or at least not without sticking to some sort of previously-learned routine.

Steamy! The most famous Latin American dance to gain popularity in North America and Europe is, without doubt, the rumba. Slow and romantic, the Rumba is the most sensual of the Latin dances. Motion is produced through a transfer of body weight and not from direct movement of the hips. Couples dance very closely together, using their body language to express emotion between them. The Rumba is sometimes referred to as the "Dance Of Love" because couples stare deeply into each other's eyes while they dance.

The spirited Samba always gets feet tapping! Originally from Brazil, the festive Samba was popularized in the movies of Carmen Miranda. The Samba is characterized by a steady bounce in 2/4 meter achieved by flexing and straightening the knees while weight is transferred from the ball to the flat of the foot. This happy and bouncy dance is always fun!

The mid-tempo Cha-Cha is a spin-off of the Rumba and the Mambo. With its two slow steps followed by three quick ones (rock step, cha-cha-cha), this sensual, energetic dance is extraordinarily popular with old and young alike. The tempo is slow and staccato, making it easy for dancers to inject their own personality into the patterns. The Cha-Cha-Cha rhythm can still be heard in the music of contemporary performers like Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Gloria Estefan. In early days, this dance and its music were both known as "triple mambo" or "mambo with guiro rhythm".

The element of fun, the catchy music and variety of dances we offer is what makes the dance classes of OC Dancing Ballroom Studio so popular! If you are looking for something that whole family can do, try a ballroom dance classes infused with energy and intensity of the latest styles.

PRIVATE CLASSES ARE 45 MINUTES LONG. THE COST VARIES DEPENDING ON TEACHERS EXPERTICE AND EXPERIENCE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Basic steps of cha cha and waltz will be introduced to your child at their first class.

Basic steps of cha cha and waltz will be introduced to your child at their first class.

The first dance class for your kid at OC Dancing is fun and fundamental. It is a great way for your child to taste "the ballroom dancing" and meet his or her teacher.

The Showcase Program is a series of dance lessons dedicated to choreographing the dance of your choice to a specific piece of music. Any level student is a great asset to our showcase. Partner is not required.

The Showcase Program is a series of dance lessons dedicated to choreographing the dance of your choice to a specific piece of music. Any level student is a great asset to our showcase. Partner is not required.

The Showcase Program is a series of dance lessons dedicated to choreographing the dance of your choice to a specific piece of music. Any level student is a great asset to our showcase. Partner is not required. OC Dancing's Dance Showcase is absolutely the highlight of our program fulfilled Music, Joy and Beauty of Ballroom Dancing danced by children, youth and professionals.

Body conditioning and stretching classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility, fluidity, balance, and grace. It helps a dancer’s body to create a multidirectional movement and an elegant look. Classes are open to all level dancers and athletes ages 8 and older.

Body conditioning and stretching classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility, fluidity, balance, and grace.

DANCERS WILL CONTINUE LEARNING ISILVER SYLLABUS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: PASO DOBLE - RUMBA - SAMBA - JIVE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: MUSICALITY - COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL CONTINUE LEARNING ISILVER SYLLABUS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: PASO DOBLE - RUMBA - SAMBA - JIVE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: MUSICALITY - COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL CONTINUE LEARNING ISILVER SYLLABUS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: PASO DOBLE - RUMBA - SAMBA - JIVE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: MUSICALITY - COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL CONTINUE LEARNING ISILVER SYLLABUS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: PASO DOBLE - RUMBA - SAMBA - JIVE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: MUSICALITY - COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL CONTINUE LEARNING ISILVER SYLLABUS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: PASO DOBLE - RUMBA - SAMBA - JIVE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: MUSICALITY - COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

This class is for students who are at the Gold and Open Latin level.

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-SILVER STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - TANGO - QUICKSTEP - SAMBA - JIVE - FOXTROT THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL - FLEXIBILITY.

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-SILVER STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - TANGO - QUICKSTEP - SAMBA - JIVE - FOXTROT THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL - FLEXIBILITY.

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-SILVER STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - TANGO - QUICKSTEP - SAMBA - JIVE - FOXTROT THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL - FLEXIBILITY.

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-SILVER STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - TANGO - QUICKSTEP - SAMBA - JIVE - FOXTROT THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL - FLEXIBILITY.

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-SILVER STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - TANGO - QUICKSTEP - SAMBA - JIVE - FOXTROT THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL - FLEXIBILITY.

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-SILVER STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - TANGO - QUICKSTEP - SAMBA - JIVE - FOXTROT THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL - FLEXIBILITY.

DANCERS WILL BE FINISHING BRONZE LEVEL SYLLABUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF DANCING. ADVANCING IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - SAMBA - RUMBA - JIVE - PASO DOBLE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL BE FINISHING BRONZE LEVEL SYLLABUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF DANCING. ADVANCING IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - SAMBA - RUMBA - JIVE - PASO DOBLE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL BE FINISHING BRONZE LEVEL SYLLABUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF DANCING. ADVANCING IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - SAMBA - RUMBA - JIVE - PASO DOBLE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL BE FINISHING BRONZE LEVEL SYLLABUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF DANCING. ADVANCING IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - SAMBA - RUMBA - JIVE - PASO DOBLE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

DANCERS WILL BE FINISHING BRONZE LEVEL SYLLABUS FROM THE FIRST YEAR OF DANCING. ADVANCING IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - SAMBA - RUMBA - JIVE - PASO DOBLE THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - SPEED - LEG ACTION - HIP ACTION - BALANACE - MEMORY - MUSCLES CONROL.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-BRONZE STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - WALTZ - RUMBA - AUTO STOP - SAMBA - JIVE -QUICKSTEP. THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: DANCING WITH THE MUSIC AND RHYTHM - SPEED OF THE LEGS - HIP ACTION - FOCUS - BALANACE - MEMORY - CONTROL OF THE MUSCLES - FLEXIBILITY. MEDAL TEST / OPEN CLASS. DANCE PRESENTATION: SAMBA AND QUICKSTEP

DANCERS WILL BE LEARNING NEW PRE-BRONZE STEPS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - WALTZ - POLKA - DISCO DANCE - SAMBA - JIVE. THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: BASIC LEG ACTION - CORE MUSCLES -BETTER COORDINATION - RHYTHM - FOCUS - BALANACE - MEMORY. MEDAL TEST / OPEN CLASS. DANCE PRESENTATION: CHA CHA AND WALT Z

NEWCOMERS WILL BE LEARNING FIRST STEPS FROM PRE-BRONZE SYLLABUS IN FOLLOWING DANCES: CHA CHA - WALTZ - POLKA - DISCO DANCE. THE GOAL OF THIS LEVEL TO START DEVELOPING: COORDINATION - RHYTHM - FOCUS - BALANACE - MEMORY - AWARNESS TO THE BODY PARTS AND MUSCLES. MEDAL TEST / OPEN CLASS. DANCE PRESENTATION: POLKA AND DISCO

Learn Salsa, Swing, Hustle, Two Step, Merengue, Argentine Tango, Swing and other social dances. Impress everyone with your Wedding Dance or any choreographed dance. Be happy and build your confidence with us!

OC Dancing offers a variety of ballroom classes designed to take any level student, from child to an adult, to their desired level of dancing. We are passionate about what we do, and we take pride in providing top quality dance education for the Orange County community. We feel privileged to be able to pass on our love for dance, movement; to raise succseful dancesrs anf future champions through our dance lessons taught by some of the most incredible teachers. We hope that OC Dancing will provide more than just an education in dance, but that it also provides a fun environment to socialize and meet new friends. Our schedule covers a variety of ballroom classes for all levels and ages! We can’t wait to see you at your next dance lesson.

UNDER 16 YEARS OLD

Latin and Standard Rounds are absolutely necessary for solo dancers and couples to prepare for any DanceSport competition. Practicing dancing rounds with other competitive couples will help dancers to build their physical endurance, floor craft, ability to perform, and self-confidence.

UNDER 9 YEARS OLD

Experience the fun and playful flavor of Latin Dances by joining our beginners classes for adults every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00PM. Invite your friends and family members to have unforgettable fun together. Discover leading and following secrets, learn some basic steps, patterns and rhythm, and improve your dancing skills as you go. Learn Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive.

Experience the flow and elegance of BALLROOM DANCES by joining our beginners classes for adults every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00PM. Invite your friends and family members to build unforgettable memories together. Discover leading and following secrets, learn some basic steps, patterns and musicality, and improve your dancing skills as you go. Learn Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz and Quickstep.

UNDER 12 YEARS OLD

UNDER 7 YEARS OLD

This class is for ages 8-12 and focuses on Bronze Syllabus dance steps.

This class is for ages 9-14 and focuses on Sylver Syllabus dance steps.

Latin and Standard Rounds are absolutely necessary for solo dancers and couples to prepare for any DanceSport competition. Practicing dancing rounds with other competitive couples will help dancers to build their physical endurance, floor craft, ability to perform, and self-confidence.

This class is designed for dancers preparing for DanceSport competitions, focusing on Latin rounds.

Welcome to our new and energetic JAZZ FUNK class for ladies with Karina Doba! If you are home and looking forward to stay in shape while moving your body, grooving to the popular music and meeting new people, you must TRY THIS DANCE CLASS!

Children aged 6 to 13 can experience the joy and excitement of ballroom dancing! Regardless of their skill level, we welcome all participants to join us for an unforgettable summer filled with dance, laughter, and friendship. Our summer camp aims to provide a fun and nurturing environment where your child can explore the world of ballroom dancing.