This category loosely corresponds to the Standard category of International Style ballroom. Included in this category are the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz. The American Style Smooth category refers to the group of dances danced in dancesport competitions. It is always danced last in International Style ballroom competitions. The lifting of the knees and the bending or rocking of the hips often occurs. Jive: the fastest of the five International Latin dances, the Ballroom Jive is a very happy and lively dance. It is the dance of the “bull fighter”, where the man has a powerful role in the dance while the lady may be danced as his shadow or cape. There is significantly less hip actions than the other Latin dances. Paso Doble: is the a Latin Dance most resembling the International Standard Style in that the forward steps are danced on the heel while the frame is wider and more strictly held. Like the Cha Cha Cha, the Rumba is characterized by beautiful foot, leg, and hip actions. Rumba: the slowest of the five competitive International Latin dances, the Rumba was derived from Cuba in the pre-revolutionary period. Samba’s movements are borrowed from Afro-Brazilian traditional dances, and may be considered to be the sexiest and most difficult of all Latin dances. It is a form adapted for its ability to be a partner dance. Ballroom Samba, is somewhat disconnected from its origins and evolution of the dance and music that gives it its name. Samba: this lively and rhythmical dance of Brazilian origin is danced in 2/4 time. Danced on a straight leg with lots of hip actions, it is a flirtatious and sexy dance. The name is onomatopoeic, derived from the rhythm of the guiro (scraper) and the shuffling of the dancer’s feet. It includes the Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.Ĭha Cha Cha: this Latin American dance of Cuban orgin was developed from the danzon by a syncopation of the fourth beat. This is a category of dances danced in International Style ballroom competitions. Social Dances: Hustle, West Coast Swing, Jitterbug, Salsa The original mambo dance was characterized by freedom and complicated foot-steps. The fusion of Swing and Cuban music produced this fascinating rhythm and in turn created a new sensational dance. Mambo: is a Latin dance of Cuban origin that corresponds to mambo music. This dance is quite different from the other American Rhythm dances in that it not only requires Cuban motion but rises and falls such as found in the Waltz. The East Coast Swing should be fun, fast, and energetic.īolero: is also one of the five main competition dances. Built around the “Cuban box|” step, the Rumba should display sensual and flirtatious movements between the man and woman.Įast Coast Swing: known as the “triple swing”, this true American dance dates back to the 1920’s. Rumba: became popular in the USA in the 1920’s. Danced in closed, open, and solo positions, the Cha Cha Cha is easily danced to modern music. Sometimes it may include Samba and West Coast Swing.Ĭha Cha Cha: The American style of this dance is just flirtatious as its’ Latin counterpart. It includes Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero and Mambo. The American Style Rhythm category refers to the group of dances danced in American Style ballroom competitions. Quickstep is danced in 4/4 time at approximately 50 beats per minute. Quickstep: at its beginning, the Quickstep might have been referred to as the “faster foxtrot”, but it has taken on its own distinct character. Slow Foxtrot: slower than its American counterpart, the International Style Foxtrot, sometimes referred to as the “SlowFox” is characterized by long, gliding movements across the floor. Danced in ¾ time, the Viennese Waltz, unlike the Waltz, which is danced at approximately 90 beats per minute, is danced almost twice as fast. Viennese Waltz: a rotary dance where the dancers are constantly turning either toward their right (natural) or left (reverse). The International Style Tango is danced in closed position and progresses rapidly around the floor. Tango: the English embraced this dance as part of competition in 1922. Waltz: danced in ¾ time, the Waltz is a progressive dance characterized by its rise and fall. The International Standard style makes exclusive use of closed positions. This style includes the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep. A category of dances in the International Style of ballroom dance competitions.
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