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Dance Tempo Table
Competition and social BPM for all 66 dance styles. Every number verified against NDCA, WDSF, and UCWDC standards.
| Dance | Comp BPM | Social BPM |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Swing | 108–120 | 80–120 |
| Argentine Tango | Varies | 96–130 |
| Nightclub Two Step | Varies | 60–84 |
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Curated Playlists
45 hand-curated playlists — one for every major dance style. Follow us on Spotify to get them all.
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Featured Dance Styles
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International Standard
5 stylesWaltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz & Quickstep — the elegant competition classics
ExploreAmerican Smooth
5 stylesExpressive, open-hold interpretations of the classic ballroom dances
ExploreInternational Latin
5 stylesCha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble & Jive — fire and precision
ExploreAmerican Rhythm
5 stylesCha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero & Mambo in the American style
ExploreSwing & Social
11 stylesEast Coast, West Coast, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Jive & the full swing spectrum
ExploreSocial Latin
9 stylesSalsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia & the vibrant Latin social dance scene
ExploreArgentine Tango
4 stylesTango Argentino, Milonga & Vals — the passionate Buenos Aires tradition
ExploreFolk & Social
8 stylesNightclub Two-Step, Blues, Polka, Square Dance & the social dance heritage
ExploreCountry & Western
11 stylesTwo Step, Triple Two, Polka, Waltz & more from the honky-tonk floor
ExploreLine Dance
3 stylesCountry, pop & Latin line dances — no partner needed, just great music
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Practice Music
Built for Dancers
step&story creates ballroom practice albums crafted to the feel, rhythm, and energy of each dance style — so you can train with music that actually moves the way you do.
Competition-tempo albums
Verified BPM for every style
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All major dance styles
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Top Wedding Dances
Rated by experienced instructors for elegance, learnability, and how well they photograph on the floor.
Foxy
The Foxy is a perfect choice for a wedding first dance due to its ease of learning and its smooth, intimate character, allowing couples to focus on each other.
Waltz (American)
American Waltz is a perfect choice for a wedding first dance due to its slower tempo, which makes it more accessible for beginners, and its allowance for open positions and underarm turns, which adds a layer of expressive and romantic connection between the couple.
Rumba (American)
American Rumba is a very popular and recommended choice for a wedding first dance due to its romantic and sensual character, allowing couples to express intimacy and connection on the dance floor.
Foxtrot (American)
The Foxtrot is a highly recommended choice for a wedding first dance due to its elegant, smooth, and versatile nature. It pairs beautifully with a wide range of music, from classic ballads to contemporary tunes, making it adaptable to any couple's preference.
Modern Jive (Ceroc)
Modern Jive (Ceroc) is highly suitable for a wedding first dance due to its ease of learning and adaptability to various music genres and venue sizes, offering a fun and accessible option for couples.
Nightclub Two Step
Nightclub Two Step is a very popular and recommended choice for a wedding first dance due to its romantic, flowing nature and suitability for slow ballads, allowing couples to connect intimately.
from the guides
Learn More. Dance Better.
Deep dives on attire, shoes, community, and the dances themselves — for dancers who want to understand the why.
The Four Worlds of Ballroom Dance
International vs. American, Smooth vs. Rhythm, Standard vs. Latin — finally explained
Is It Actually a Waltz? How to Hear 3/4 and 6/8 Time
The tap-along test, the 6/8 puzzle, and why music analysis tools can't detect time signature
Why West Coast Swing Goes Viral
Champions, events, and the unique qualities that make WCS the most shareable dance in the world
Same Name, Different Dance
Side-by-side comparisons of the dances that confuse everyone
The Real Cost of Ballroom Dance (And How to Navigate It)
An honest guide to studio pricing, the sticker shock, and the smarter path forward
The Slow Dance Revolution: How Bella Marie Is Making Ballroom Accessible
One instructor's mission to bridge the gap between wanting to dance and actually dancing