Quick Step Dance Classes
The Quickstep, one of the classic ballroom dances from the early twentieth century, is something anyone can learn and appreciate.
Learn to Dance Quickstep
Quickstep History
This dance originated in England and was standardized in America in the 1920s, where it was first danced in New York by Caribbean and African dancers. It’s a dance that is extremely dynamic, usually incorporating fast-paced hops, runs, and turns.
Quickstep Characteristics
Interestingly, though the Quickstep evolved from the Foxtrot (combined with the (then) wildly-popular Charleston), this dance is nothing like the latter. Whereas the Foxtrot often encourages the lead to have an open feet position, the quickstep is usually in closed feet position. Three of the Quickstep’s general signature moves are chassés, lock steps, and quarter turns, all of which are taught by Arthur Murray Dance Studios instructors.
Quickstep Music
This dance originated in England and was standardized in America in the 1920s, where it was first danced in New York by Caribbean and African dancers. It’s a dance that is extremely dynamic, usually incorporating fast-paced hops, runs, and turns.
Quickstep Songs
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
My Baby Only Cares For Me - The Brian Setzer Orchestra
It Had to Be You - Harry Connick Jr
Jukebox - Dimie Cat
16 Tons - LeAn Rimes
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Social Dancing
Quickstep is a fun social dance, making it an excellent style to learn when you are first stating on your dance journey. Many of our students learn Quickstep on their dance journey, and enjoy the social dancing at parties.