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DIFFERENT KINDS OF
BALLROOM DANCES

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CHA - CHA
It is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion
and energy. The classic "Cuban motion" gives the
cha-cha its style. Partners work together to
synchronize each movement in perfect alignment.

JIVE
A ballroom dance style that originated in the United
States with African-Americans. It is a lively form of
swing dance and a variation of the jitterbug.
MAMBO
This is one of the most emotional Latin American ballroom
dances. Swaying hip movements, facial expressions, arm
movements, and holds all contribute to the sensuality on
display in the dance. It's different than what modern
Americans call the mambo and was hot in the 1940s and '50s
in Cuba and New York, after being invented by Perez Prado.

RUMBA
It is considered by many to be the most romantic and
sensual of all Latin ballroom dances. It is often referred
to as the "Grandfather of the Latin dances" and its
music has an insistent 4/4 beat. The ballroom version
derives from Cuban son.
SAMBA
Possibly the most popular of all Brazilian ballroom dances,
both young and old enjoy dancing the samba. It can be
performed solo, such as during the Carnival in Rio de
Janiero, or with a partner socially.

TANGO
It is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom
dances. This sensual dance originated in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, in the late 19th century. The style used in
competitions today is different than Argentinian
styles of tango
WALTZ
It is one of the smoothest of ballroom dances. It is a
progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements,
continuous turns, and rise and fall. The dance is so
graceful and elegant that waltz dancers appear to glide
around the floor with almost no effort.

PASO DOBLE
It is one of the liveliest ballroom dances, originating in
southern France. It is modeled after the sound, drama, and
movement of the Spanish bullfight and is danced to music
used during a bullfight.
FOXTROT
It is a ballroom dance that is lots of fun and simple to
learn, making it an excellent dance for beginners. In the
foxtrot, dancers make long, smooth, flowing movements
across the floor to swing or big-band music.

VIENNESE WALTZ
It is a quick rotating ballroom dance with a subtle rise and
fall. It is considered by most to be one of the most difficult
dances to learn. The simple and elegant rotational
movement characterizes the Viennese waltz. It's up to four
times faster than the regular, or slow, waltz, and the steps
are slightly different.
QUICKSTEP
A quick version (naturally) of the foxtrot. It is a ballroom
dance composed of extremely quick stepping,
syncopated feet rhythms, and runs. The quickstep is
exciting to watch but among the most difficult of all the
ballroom dances to master.

SWING
Also known as “East Coast” Swing, originated in the
North American East Coast in the early 20th century.
While it is more grounded, slower, and less “bouncy”
than the Jive, it has a fun and invigorating energy,
making it a definite crowd pleaser!
SALSA
A dance and a musical style with deep Caribbean and
African roots. It's very popular in almost all Latin
America, and among Latino communities in the United
States. In recent years, this dance has also gained
popularity in Europe and in Asia. Maybe you've already
seen it, or even tried it yourself.

LINDY HOP
It is considered to be the father of all swing dances. It is
known for its athletic style and often contains aerial jumps,
twists, and flips. It was named for Charles Lindbergh's
(Lucky Lindy) transatlantic flight and popular in the 1930s.
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