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HAUPANGO
The Mexican Haupango is ultimately traced to the Spanish Son, but its rhythm is definitely of the New World. The Haupango combines 2/4 time with 3/4 time and 6/8 time, creating cross rhythms of great complexity. It makes a most interesting lively dance.

HESITATION WALTZ
The Hesitation Waltz is reputed to have developed in Boston. Apparently the dance masters who were responsible for the evening's program at society functions gained favor with their socialite clients by imposing as much restraint as possible on the dances and creating an obviously reserved interpretation. The Waltz, in particular, became a target of this type of constraint. The “flamboyant expression” produced by the pronounced rotation of the dance was effectively curbed by taking a step and hesitating for two beats before proceeding with a conventional Waltz figure or another hesitation. The dance was introduced to New York society by Vernon Castle between 1911 and 1914. It was later standardized by Arthur Murray, who taught it as a fundamental social dance for several decades, giving some of the figures such names as the Yale, the Biltmore, and the Arthur Murray Turn.

HULA
Originally the Hula was a sacred dance of Hawaii supposedly created by the younger volcano Kala to please his sister Pele. In due time its varied interpretation also served to please the visiting sailors, which did not please the missionaries, who promptly banned it. Despite this blight, it is now more popular than ever. It is in 4/4 meter, interprets stories by the use of arms, hands, and facial expression. The basic step is a chasse during which the hips undulate.

HUSTLE
The Hustle is really a number of similar “disco dances” that had their beginning in the mid-1970s and which enjoy some continuing popularity as a swing style today. The record "Do The Hustle" was followed by the movie "Saturday Night Fever" and served to popularize the dance. The movie portrayal of partner dancing by John Travolta to the popular beat of top selling music from the Bee Gees and the introduction to America of the Discotheque setting, popular for some years in Europe, took America by storm. Flashing lights, mirrors everywhere, loud throbbing beat, and high fashion were de rigeur. Large numbers of popular Discos sprang up in every city, where there were lines of people waiting to Hustle.

IBO
The Ibo rhythm belongs to the faster Haitian Merengue group of dances. It is colorful in style and can be classified as "Caribbean dancing." A pronounced movement of hips and turning of the head is typical.

CONTINENTAL OR INTERNATIONAL TANGO
A refined, technical version of the Argentine Tango, the International Tango is probably the most demanding of all smooth dances to execute. It calls for perfect control, phrasing, and musicianship. The subtle movements, changes of weight, and the design of the steps are never stilted but follow the melodic phrasing and are created anew with each new piece.

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