Smooth & Gliding
Foxtrot
The foxtrot is one of the most sophisticated and musical of all ballroom dances — a smooth, flowing style that moves elegantly around the floor to a wide range of music.
The foxtrot is one of the most sophisticated and musical of all ballroom dances — a smooth, flowing style that moves elegantly around the floor to a wide range of music.
The foxtrot is a ballroom dance performed in 4/4 time at a moderate tempo. It is characterised by long, gliding steps and a smooth, continuous flow around the floor. Originating in the United States in the 1910s, it became one of the most popular social dances of the twentieth century.
The International Standard Foxtrot features a distinctive combination of slow and quick steps (slow-slow-quick-quick), creating a characteristic rhythmic pattern. It is one of the five dances in the International Standard category.
Foxtrot is a staple of ballroom dance training in London and is taught at virtually all ballroom studios and academies. Its smooth, musical quality makes it one of the most enjoyable ballroom dances to learn.
London's ballroom community incorporates foxtrot into both competitive training and social dance events.
Foxtrot classes in London are available for all levels within standard ballroom dance programmes. Beginners learn the basic step pattern and hold before progressing to more complex figures and musicality.
The dance is highly adaptable to different musical tempos and is considered one of the most musical of the standard dances.
The following dance studios and academies in London offer Foxtrot classes.
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