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Ballroom dancing is a beautiful art form which is known to be a social
dance form as it encourages social interaction between two people. It is a set
of partner dances, which can be danced both socially (at evens or functions) and
competitively at dancing competitions around the world. Ballroom dancing can’t
be limited to specific steps and patterns as new dances and variations continue
to be added. Therefore the beauty of ballroom lies in its constant change and
development.
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| Ballroom dancing has been performed for centuries |
Ballroom
dancing dances follow a strict tempo which means the movements follow an even
pattern of beats to music. The two main types of music you will be dancing to
will either be in 3/4 or 4/4. The principles learnt in ballroom dancing can be
applied to any type of music such as classical waltzes, disco or rock with the
same beat you are looking for.
Ballroom
dancing subcategories:
Ballroom is a broad
category of dance which can include most forms of social dancing, but it usually
consists of the partner dances used in either International or American
competition. The International competitive dance styles is regulated by the
World Dance Council (WDC). The American competitive dance styles are used in
the United States and Canada. The subcategories for both are similar as seen
below.
International
competitive dances:
International
standard dances:
- Waltz
- Tango
- Viennese waltz
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
International
Latin dances:
- Samba
- Cha-cha
- Rumba
- Paso doble
- Jive
American
competitive dances:
Smooth
section:
- Waltz
- Tango
- Foxtrot
- Viennese waltz
Rhythm
section:
- Cha-cha
- Rumba
- East Coast swing
- Bolero
- Mambo
Other
ballroom dances:
- Merengue
- Salsa
- Hustle
- West Coast swing
- Lindy Hop
- Swing
- Two-Step
- Rock-n-roll
Ballroom
dancing can also consist of line dancing such as country line dancing in groups or other formations.
Love as
always & forever, in dance
Mia xxx
Mia xxx
For me, ballroom dancing isn’t just about doing the steps and moving with the music. It is a perfect combination of social interaction between people, physical activity, and mental stimulation. And whenever you are dancing Waltz, Tango, Rumba, etc., you find yourself having fun and having a pleasurable and rewarding experience.
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