Tony Evans & His Orchestra: Wrap Your Arms Around Me
A cornerstone of the international ballroom community, “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” (featured digitally as “Wrap Your Arms Around Us”) showcases Tony Evans & His Orchestra at the absolute peak of their technical powers. Meticulously engineered for Maestro Records, this 15-track album is a comprehensive, multi-discipline collection built specifically to satisfy the strict requirements of professional dance training and examination boards.
The album is anchored by its deeply romantic, title-track Rumbas, which blend intimate woodwinds, expressive strings, and a prominent, crystal-clear backbeat to guide precise hip action and partner connection. Beyond its legendary Latin pieces, the compilation spans the full spectrum of competitive ballroom dancing, providing strict-tempo arrangements for Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep, Waltz, and Viennese Waltz. Every cut swaps confusing pop syncopations for a locked-in rhythm and distinct introductory bars, ensuring student success across both competitive coaching sessions and casual social socials.
Key Highlights of This Core Studio Album:
15 Professionally Orchestrated Cuts: A definitive master collection spanning 9 distinct International Ballroom and Latin dance disciplines.
Strict-Tempo Studio Precision: Each track features exact BPM indicators and steady bar structures, perfect for medal tests, choreography building, and rhythm drilling.
Rich, Authentic Band Acoustics: Sweeping strings, bright brass stabs, and punchy percussion fill large ballrooms or studio floors with exceptional depth.
The Perfect Showcase Canvas: Evocative arrangements of beloved standards provide a highly musical, recognizable backdrop for pro-am showcases.
Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title | Primary Dance Discipline | Tempo Standard | Character / Application |
| 01 | Wrap Your Arms Around Me | International Latin Rumba | 27 BPM | Deeply Romantic, Title Feature |
| 02 | Portrait Of My Love | International Latin Rumba | 27 BPM | Smooth, Fluid Woodwinds |
| 03 | Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) | Cha Cha | 30 BPM | Snappy, Rhythmic Brass |
| 04 | Too Young | Cha Cha | 30 BPM | Warm, Expressive Step |
| 05 | April In Portugal | Samba | 50 BPM | Upbeat, Vibrant Latin Drive |
| 06 | You Can’t Hurry Love | Jive | 44 BPM | High-Energy, Punchy Backbeat |
| 07 | Malaguena | Paso Doble | 62 BPM | Dramatic, Intense Spanish Flair |
| 08 | Sweet Heaven | Slow Foxtrot | 30 BPM | Elegant, Smooth Orchestral Glide |
| 09 | Let There Be Love | Slow Foxtrot | 30 BPM | Classic Big Band Swing Feel |
| 10 | This Can’t Be Love | Quickstep | 50 BPM | Fast-Paced, Crisp Articulation |
| 11 | I Love Paris | Quickstep | 50 BPM | Bold, High-Class Theatricality |
| 12 | Daddy’s Little Girl | Slow Waltz | 30 BPM | Gentle, Traditional Pacing |
| 13 | Plaisir D’amour | Slow Waltz | 30 BPM | Elegant, Traditional Melodic Flow |
| 14 | Tropicana Tango | International Tango | 33 BPM | Staccato, Sharp Execution |
| 15 | Under The Bridges Of Paris Medley | Viennese Waltz | 60 BPM | Sweeping, Continuous Grand Rotation |







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