Social dance can be found all over the world in diverse settings. You might step onto the floor at a lively Latin party, moving between salsa and bachata. Or you could find yourself at a swing dance event, dancing lindy hop, blues, or Charleston. Perhaps you’ll experience a Balfolk gathering, where live musicians play tunes that bring people together in circles, lines, and couples’ dances from across Europe. Or maybe it’s as simple and familiar as the dance floor at your uncle’s wedding, where your whole family—young and old—is laughing, moving, and celebrating together. No matter the style or setting, the heart of social dancing remains the same—connection, movement, and joy. 

Examples of (couple) social dances are: Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Zouk, Forró, Kizomba, Waltz, Lindy Hop, Swing, Scottish, Polka, Polska and Blues.

Unlike performance-based dance styles, social dancing isn’t about perfecting fancy steps or impressing an audience. Instead, it’s about movement, enjoyment, and shared experience. People come to social dance for many reasons: to unwind, to have fun, to connect with others, or simply to enjoy the rhythm of the music. Most social dances encourage dancing with different partners throughout the night, though dancing with a consistent partner is always welcome too.

Balfolk is a dance tradition that thrives on community and shared movement. Rooted in European folk traditions, it brings people together in circles, lines, and couples, moving to live music that ranges from soulful mazurkas to energetic bourrées. There’s no rigid choreography—just a flow of steps, guided by the rhythm and the dancers around you. Whether you're linking arms in a chain dance or twirling with a partner, Balfolk is about presence, connection, and the simple joy of moving together. 

Acroyoga blends the mindful breath of yoga with the playful trust of acrobatics. It’s a practice of balance, strength, and deep connection—whether you're flying, basing, or spotting. Unlike other yoga forms, Acroyoga invites you to move with another person, finding stability in shared weight and movement. Some flows feel meditative and slow, others dynamic and powerful, but all revolve around trust, communication, and a sense of joyful exploration.