Cued Ballroom is a fun, social way to enjoy ballroom dancing—with a twist. The Leader doesn't actually have to lead or create choreography, and the Follower doesn't have to guess at what to do. Instead, you both just listen to the cuer, dance what is cued from figures you were taught individually and enjoy moving to the music together! 

Like traditional ballroom dancing, couples dance familiar rhythms such as waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, tango, two-step, swing, and more. The difference is that the dances are choreographed ahead of time, and a cuer announces each figure just before it is time to dance it.

Think of it a little like square dancing—but with ballroom dances. In square dancing, a caller tells dancers what figure comes next. In Cued Ballroom, the cuer does something similar, using the names of ballroom dance figures.

Is It the Same as Round Dancing?

Yes. You may also hear Cued Ballroom called Round Dancing, Choreographed Ballroom Dancing, or Choreographed/Cued Ballroom Dance.

Do I Need Ballroom Dance Experience?

No. Beginners start with a manageable vocabulary of figures and rhythms and build from there. Once you know the figures, you'll recognize those same cues in many different choreographed dances.

And because the figures are ballroom dance figures, the dancing skills you learn can also be useful when you dance socially without cues.

See It in Action

Still wondering how it works? It’s much easier to understand when you see it!

Watch the 30-second video below for a quick introduction to Cued Ballroom Dancing.