The dances, in any order

• A closed hold and a steady frame

• The box step, then the turning box

• Rise and fall without bouncing

• Taking turns to lead and follow with a rotating partner

When your frame holds without you thinking about it, your teacher will suggest the foxtrot. Nobody is moved on by a test.

• Slow and quick steps in rhythm

• Walking in line of dance around the floor

• The feather step and the three step

• Sharing a crowded floor with other couples

When you can keep the rhythm while steering around the room, try the tango.

• The tango walk in a close hold

• Starts and stops on the beat

• The promenade and the rock turn

• Listening for the music's phrases

When the walk feels quiet and certain, you can move to the rumba.

• Slow and quick-quick timing, then the cha-cha chasse

• Underarm turns in an open hold

• Spot turns and a shared turn

• Dancing both at a social night

After these, dancers choose what comes next. Ask a teacher about swing, salsa or bachata.