Rock and roll is an exciting fast paced, fun partner dance that gets everyone up on their feet -rocking to the music, of course. It can be quite athletic, as the rhythm runs between around 175 and 208 bars per minute – this makes joining a rock and roll class a great way to keep fit.

The dance derives from the famous lindy hop and swing, and has a number of similarities, although rock and roll has more choreographed moves.
At the time that rock and roll bands hit the scene, this fantastic new genre generated an explosion of a true dance craze that is still alive and kicking today.