Tony Evans & His Orchestra: Where Did You Learn to Dance
Every great dancer remembers the moment their timing became second nature. In “Where Did You Learn to Dance,” Tony Evans & His Orchestra & Singers present an elite, comprehensive 16-track compilation that answers the technical demands of the global dance community. Originally released through Maestro Records (CDE 1035), this record stands as a foundational staple for international dance studios, medal test boards, and pro-am choreographers.
Instead of navigating commercial tracks with unpredictable cadences or muddy backbeats, Tony Evans arms instructors with pristine rhythmic security. Spanning 10 core ballroom and Latin disciplines, this all-in-one album features breathtaking big band horn lines, lush string sections, and sharp vocal accents layered over an unyielding, structurally perfect rhythm spine. Every track opens with clean, easily decoded introductory bars, making it the perfect asset for building student confidence, guiding competitive lecture clinics, or injecting top-tier musicality into your studio’s weekly practice nights.
Key Highlights of This Multi-Discipline Benchmark:
16 Studio-Mastered Masterpieces: An extensive, meticulously curated collection covering the full spectrum of International Standard and Latin syllabus programs.
Strict Competition Tempo (SCT): Precision-engineered to strict international dance specifications, ensuring a reliable training and testing baseline.
Vibrant Orchestra & Vocal Production: Merges the grand, acoustic depth of the full “Evans Big Band” with immaculate choral arrangements that lift the energy of any ballroom floor.
Ultimate Choreography Canvas: Features clear, predictable phrase counts and distinct downbeats, simplifying the process of designing complex medal routines.
Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title | Primary Dance Application | Performance Character | Duration |
| 01 | Where Did You Learn to Dance | Quickstep | Upbeat Big Band, Title Feature | 2:10 |
| 02 | What a Little Moonlight Can Do | Quickstep | Fast-Paced, Snappy Brass | 2:06 |
| 03 | Night Lights | Slow Foxtrot | Elegant, Smooth Orchestral Glide | 3:00 |
| 04 | That Sunday That Summer | Slow Foxtrot | Classic Big Band Swing Feel | 2:45 |
| 05 | Dance Only with Me | Slow Foxtrot | Soft, Fluid Partner Movement | 2:58 |
| 06 | Waltzing in the Clouds | Viennese Waltz | Sweeping, Majestic Grand Rotation | 2:40 |
| 07 | Sunset Tango | International Standard Tango | Staccato, Sharp Execution | 2:32 |
| 08 | Starlight Tango | International Standard Tango | Intense, Dramatic Control | 2:35 |
| 09 | Words Get in the Way | International Latin Rumba | Romantic, Intimate Woodwinds | 3:15 |
| 10 | When You Tell Me That You Love Me | International Latin Rumba | Deeply Evocative Emotional Walk | 3:20 |
| 11 | Young Girl | Cha Cha | Crisp, Snappy Latin Rhythms | 2:42 |
| 12 | Don’t Cry for Me Argentina | Cha Cha | Bold, Theatrical Rhythm Drill | 3:05 |
| 13 | Love Is in the Air | Samba | Carnivalesque, Upbeat Driving Pulse | 2:28 |
| 14 | Choo Choo Ch’Boogie | Jive / Swing | High-Energy, Jump Blues Kick | 2:11 |
| 15 | Tell Him | Jive / Rock ‘n’ Roll | Punchy Backbeat, Fast Social | 2:38 |
| 16 | The Spaniard That Blighted My Life | Paso Doble | Authentic, Powerful Spanish Flair | 2:05 |







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