Ballroom dance refers to a number of partner dances, which are enjoyed socially and competitively around the globe. Its performance and entertainment sides are also widely enjoyed on stage, in movie and on television.
While historically ballroom dance may refer to any form of formal social dancing as recreation, with the emergence of dancesport in modern times the term has become much narrower in scope, usually referring specifically to the International Standard and International Latin style dances. In the United States, two additional variations—”American Smooth” and “American Rhythm”—have also been popularized and are commonly recognized as styles of “ballroom dance”.
International Style
International Standard:
- Slow Waltz
- Tango
- Viennese Waltz
- Slow Foxtrot
- Quickstep
International Latin:
- Cha Cha
- Samba
- Rumba
- Paso Doble
- Jive
American Style
American Smooth:
- Waltz
- Tango
- Foxtrot
- Viennese Waltz
American Rhythm:
- Cha Cha
- Rumba
- East Coast Swing
- Bolero
- Mambo
Historical/Vintage Dance
- Waltz
- Polka
- Schottische
- Tango
- One-Step
- Foxtrot
- Peabody
Other dance styles occasionally categorized as ballroom
- Nightclub
- Latin nightclub
- Brazilian Dances
- Country/Western
- Cajun dances
- Musette dances
If you want to learn Ballroom dances don’t hesitate to contact Krasi and Yana.
August 8th, 2009 at 09:47
Ballroom dancing is a wonderful dance which helps your health and improve fitness. Learning to communicate through ballroom dance could raise intimacy in your relationship, break down resentment and grow trust.