Foxtrot

One of the more versatile of the classic ballroom dances, Foxtrot continues to be a favorite partner dance with many different levels - from easily acquired basic steps to get couples on the dance floor to much more intricate higher-level steps that will keep students coming back to learn.

Foxtrot has its roots back in Vaudeville, with the same ragtime beginnings as some of the early swing dances. However, instead of keeping the bouncing style, it was smoothed out into the elegant, gliding dance we know today. This dance is often preferred by those who enjoy the classic ballroom style of the iconic waltz, while still being able to dance to more songs using the more common 4/4 time signature, as opposed to the 3/4 time necessary for waltz.

You may see references to multiple kinds of waltz online (“American” or “Smooth” as opposed to “International” or “Standard”). These distinctions really only matter for the competitive ballroom dance circles, though our instructors have knowledge of both styles. In social dance, these styles are usually combined or used interchangeably in the USA, so beginner students need not worry about trying to learn two different styles or missing out on styles.

If you’d like to learn Foxtrot, we have many different lesson options. Want to learn in a dance studio near you? Try out our Preferred Location Service. Want to learn in the comfort of your own home? We have an In-Home Concierge Service. Prefer a social setting? See if there are Foxtrot lessons coming up in our Group Classes.

Foxtrot Music

Some of our favorite songs for Foxtrot:

• “Summer Wind” - Frank Sinatra

• “Sixteen Tons” - LeAnn Rimes

• “Haven’t Met You Yet” - Michael Buble

• “All About That Bass” - Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox cover of Meghan Trainor

• “Someone Like You” - Adele