"American Rhythm"—have also been popularized and arecommonly recognized as styles of "ballroom dance".–Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms ordance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primaryfocuses of the dancing.[1] Social dances can be danced with avariety of partners and still be lead and followed in a relaxed, easyatmosphere.[2]–Social dancing (Ballroom, Latin or Country & Western) is variouslyclassified by its proponents as a hobby or pastime, leisurerecreation or entertainment, an art form, or a sport. Dancersgenerally accept that "pastime" (def - any activity that makes timepass agreeably) or "recreation" (def - a means or activity to refreshone's body or mind) are apt descriptions, but hold firm in the belief that "art" and/or "sport" are more comprehensive and accuratedescriptors.5.DanceSport–Dancesport denotes competitive ballroom dancing at events thatare sanctioned and regulated by dancesport organizations.6.2 styles of Dancesport–
International Style of competitive ballroom (often referredto as Standard or Modern) dancinge
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Within the international style of DanceSport are twocategories of dances, Standard and Latin. In England (e.g., atthe Blackpool Dance Festival), the categories are traditionallycalled "Ballroom" and "Latin American" dances, respectively.In the Standard dances, men typically wear coattails, vests,and bow ties, while women wear elegant and colorful gowns,often with sheer fabric draped from the shoulders or arms.Partners remain in closed position throughout the dance, andmovements tend to be elegant and sweeping. The Latindances are more overtly sensual, with skimpy costumes forwomen and tight-fitting ones for men. More variation inmovement is allowed than in the Standard dances, so hipaction and athletic maneuvers such as dips are common.
5 example:
Standard
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Waltz
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Tango
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