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International Standard & Latin:
International Style The
internationally recognized style of ballroom dancing. The 10
International dances are divided into two groups.
(1) International Standard (Modern), consisting of Slow Waltz,
Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep.
(2) International Latin, consisting of Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba,
Paso Doble, and Jive.
American Smooth & Rhythm:
A type of ballroom dancing
which evolved from social dancing and is now a fully recognized
competitive style of dance. The 9 main American dances are divided into
two groups.
(1) Smooth Style, consisting of: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango and
Viennese Waltz.
(2) Rhythm Style, consisting of: Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast
Swing, Bolero and Mambo
Ballroom:
Slow Waltz an International or
American Style dance in 3/4 time which developed from the much faster
Viennese Waltz. Slow Waltz is characterized by rise and fall and
rotational movement. Tango In the American and International ballroom
styles, a dance in 2/4 time, which originated in Argentina and is
characterized by catlike walking action and staccato head movements.
Slow Foxtrot The International version of Foxtrot characterized by long,
slow linear movements. Paso Doble A dramatic French-Spanish
Flamenco-style march danced in 2/4 time, with man portraying the matador
in a bullfight, the lady as his cape. Paso Doble is usually danced to
España Cani, the Spanish Gypsy Dance. Quickstep An English style
ballroom dance which is characterized by fast movement, often including
a variety of hops, kicks, skips, lock steps and chassés.
Latin:
Meringue an energetic
Latin-style march which originated in the Dominican Republic, which
emphasizes a straight-ahead 8-count rhythm taken with Cuban Motion.
Meringue is now also a subset of the modern club-style Salsa dances.
Cha Cha an exciting, syncopated Latin dance which originated in the
1950's as a slowed-down Mambo. The Cha Cha gets its name and character
from its distinct repetitive foot rhythm.
Salsa is a popular Latin nightclub dance which evolved as a modified
form of Mambo.
Mambo is a fast Latin dance, similar to Salsa, which comes from Cuba.
Mambo was brought to America in the 1940's and 50's and eventually
adapted as an American style ballroom dance. Most of the movements
emphasize the second beat in the measure, suggestive of the Clave rhythm
which is fundamental to Mambo music.
Samba is a rhythmical Brazilian dance in 2/4 time which has been adapted
for modern Ballroom dancing and incorporated into the repertoire of the
International Standard syllabus. Samba is noted for it's distinct style
of movement, which incorporates both Latin hip motion and the signature
"Samba Bounce".
Rumba is a slow- to medium-tempo Latin American dance in 4/4 time, which
is characterized by sensual, provocative movements and gestures,
Latin-style hip motion, and playful and flirtatious interplay between
man and lady.
Jive The International version of Swing. In spite of its fast tempo,
Jive is still danced in triple-rhythm.
Bolero is a slow Latin dance which originated as a form of Rumba, and
still shares many of the same figures. Bolero differs from Rumba in its
tempo and style of music and movement.
Swing:
Swing Dances (1) Group of
dances including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop,
Jitterbug, Jive, Balboa, Shag, and Charleston.
West Coast Swing is a slotted swing dance in 4/4 time, characterized by
its smooth and linear style.
East Coast Swing is a subset of Swing derived from Lindy Hop and
Jitterbug, making use of refined (American Style) ballroom technique.
Hustle is a fast but smooth-moving dance which originated in the
nightclubs of the 1970's disco era, as a modified version of swing.
Hustle is noted for its fast and elaborate spins and turns, especially
for the lady. It is also very easily adapted to crowded, nightclub dance
floors.
Country Western:
Two-Step is a Country &
Western dance in 4/4 time, characterized by multiple underarm turns
executed while traveling along the line of dance. Arizona 2 step &
Progressive 2 step.
Argentine Tango
A style of Tango which originated in the streets and salons of Buenos
Aires, characterized by its passionate hold and complex leg and foot
movements.
Nightclub Two-Step An easy-going social dance, similar in movement to
the Bossa Nova, first introduced in the 80's by Buddy Schwimmer and
popular amongst the West Coast Swing crowd. Nightclub 2-Step is normally
danced to medium-tempo pop love songs and M.O.R., using combinations of
Slow-Quick-Quick and Quick-Quick-Slow rhythms.
Latin Workout:
Dance to the meringue,
cha-cha, salsa, samba and rumba and get a great workout. No
partners.
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