is a set of partner dances, which are

enjoyed both socially and

competitively around the world.
Because of its performance and
entertainment aspects, ballroom
dance is also widely enjoyed on
stage, film, and television.
There are two main types of ballroom
dance. The first, referred to as the
Smooth/Ballroom style of dance, are
flowing dances that move around the
entire dance floor in a counter-clockwise
fashion. The couple is constantly moving
on the dance floor, smoothly transitioning
from pattern to pattern.
The second type of ballroom dance is
called the Latin/Rhythm style of dance.
These dances pretty much stay in one
spot on the dance floor. They are
energetic dances that reflect the
syncopated rhythm of the music being
danced to.
The term 'ballroom dancing' is derived
from the word ball which in turn
originates from the Latin word ballare
which means 'to dance‘.
The first authoritative knowledge of the
earliest ballroom dances was recorded
toward the end of the 16th century,
when Jehan Tabourot, under the pen
name "Thoinot-Arbeau", published in
1588 his Orchésographie, a study of late
16th-century French renaissance social
dance.
In 1650 the Minuet, originally a peasant
dance of Poitou, was introduced into
Paris and set to music by Jean-Baptiste
Lully and danced by the King Louis XIV in
public. The Minuet dominated the
ballroom from that time until the close of
the 18th century.
Toward the later half of the 16th century,
Louis XIV founded his 'Académie Royale
de Musique et de Danse', where specific
rules for the execution of every dance
and the "five positions" of the feet were
formulated for the first time by members
of the Académie.
The waltz with its modern hold took root
in England in about 1812; in 1819 Carl
Maria von Weber wrote Invitation to the
Dance, which marked the adoption of
the waltz form into the sphere of
absolute music.
In the 1840s several new dances made
their appearance in the ballroom,
including the polka, mazurka, and the
Schottische.
• Modern ballroom dance has its roots
early in the 20th century, when several
different things happened more or less
at the same time.
• The first was a movement away from
the sequence dances towards dances
where the couples moved
independently.
• The second was a wave of popular
music, such as jazz. Since dance is to a
large extent tied to music, this led to a
burst of newly invented dances.
• The third event was a concerted effort
to transform some of the dance crazes
into dances which could be taught to
a wider dance public in the U.S. and
Europe
• from the German word “walzen”
means “to roll” or “to turn”
• One of the smoothest ballroom
dances. It is progressive dance marked
by long, flowing movements,
continuous turns, and rise fall.
• The dance is so graceful and elegant
that waltz dancers appear to glide
around the floor with almost no effort.
• it is a quick rotating ballroom dance
with a subtle rise to fall
• 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.
• a Latin danced originated in Cuba
introduced by Cuban composer and
violinist Enrique Jorrin.
• it is a fun, flirtatious and energetic
dance with lots of hip movements and
fancy foot work
• The classic “Cuban motion” gives the
cha-cha its style.
• Developed in US in the 1920s and
thought to have been developed in
African American nightclubs.
• A beautiful, romantic dance. The
foxtrot is composed of fairly simple
walking steps and side steps.
• Very similar to waltz. Both are
extremely smooth dances.
• One of the most famous partner dances
that emphasizes the vibrant and playful
style of movement, rich expressions,
improvisation and requires close
connection and passion between
dancers
• The word “tango” comes from the words
tango/tambo which was used in the
region around basin of River Plata to
describe the musical gatherings of slaves.
• “baile con corte” to dance with many
dramatic or artistic poses
• “andalusian tango” use of castanets.
• Originated within the lower classes of
the “Barrio de la Ranas” (Buenos Aires)
popularized in New York during 1910-
1911.
• Argentine Tango – close embrace
where the lead and follow connected
chest-to-chest.
• International Tango – connected in
upper high or hip area.
• American Tango – combination of
Argentine and International Tango
• Lively and energetic dance combining
quick footwok and graceful arm
movements with swirls and dips
A progressive and turning dance
moving along the Line of Dance.
Astaire Styling (sway) and Rise and Fall
are the basic characteristics of the
Bronze Foxtrot where Walks and
Chasses are utilized. Continuity Styling
is an additional basic characteristic if
the advanced form of the Foxtrot
where the feet pass.
A progressive and turning dance
moving along the Line of Dance. Rise
and Fall and Sway are the basic
characteristics

A progressive dance moving along the

line of dance with no Rise and fall,
utilizing Catlike movements and a
Staccato Action are the basic
Characteristics.
A spot dance not moving along the
LOD and Latin Hip Movement (Cuban
Motion)are the basic characteristics.

A spot dance not moving along the

LOD and Cuban Motion.
A spot dance not moving LOD and
Cuban Motion, pulse action and
pendulum motion are the basic
characteristics!

A spot dance not moving LOD.

Cuban Motion.

A spot dance. Cuban Motion

A spot dance not moving LOD.
Relaxed sometimes shuffling action,
Sway and counter sway as well as
occasional use of Cuban Motion is
added to these characteristics in the
western swing.

A spot dance. Free rythmic

interpretation utilizing sinngle, double
and triple steps. Cuban Motion
 Spot Dance not LOD. utilizing sustained
movements and level changes and
cuban motion

 A progressive Dance moving LOD

highlighted by figures in a spot, Staccato
foot movements, Rise and fall and pulled-
up torso

 A progressive and turning dance moving

LOD. Rise and fall, Sway and counter
sway.
• waltz: 28 bars per minute, 3/4 time, also
known as Slow Waltz or English Waltz
depending on locality
• Tango: 32 bars per minute, 4/4 time
• Viennese Waltz: 60 bars per minute, 3/4
time. On the European continent, the
Viennese waltz is known simply as waltz,
while the waltz is recognized as English
waltz or Slow Waltz.
• Foxtrot: 28 bars per minute, 4/4 time
• Quickstep: 50 bars per minute, 4/4 time
Example of Standard Ballroom dance:
• Amateur Ballroom Waltz - Blackpool Dance
Festi.mp4
• Cha-cha-cha: 30 bars per minute, 4/4
time
• Samba: 48 bars per minute, 2/4 time
• Rumba: 24 bars per minute, 4/4 time
• Paso Doble: 56 bars per minute, 2/4
time
• Jive: 42 bars per minute, 4/4 time
 Example of Latin Ballroom dance:
• 2014 Washington Open Riccardo Yulia - Cha
Cha Cha.mp4
In the one-hand hold, only one hand is
held, hence the name

In the two-hand hold position, both

hands are held. Partners should stand
apart, facing one another
In this position, the partners stand close
enough to each other so that their
bodies touch, but slightly off to the left.
This enables each dancer's right foot to
step between their partner's feet.
The outside right position (or right
parallel) is similar to the basic closed
position, with the exception of the
placement of the feet.

The outside left (or left parallel) position is

also similar to the basic closed position.
Again, the only difference is the
placement of the feet.
In the promenade position, both partners
face the same direction instead of facing
one another. Their bodies form a sort of "V"
shape.

The fallaway position is similar to the

promenade position, except the dancers
move backward instead of forward. In the
fallaway position, both partners take small
steps backward at the same time.
In the shadow position, partners "shadow"
each other's moves.

In the skater's position, partners join hands

in front of their bodies. The right hands are
joined below and left hands are joined
above.

In the challenge position, the male and

female partners face one another but
stand apart and without making contact.