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Latin Dance, Modern Dance and Ballroom Dance

An Output in
Physical Education II
Submitted by
Pauline Kaye L. Nabing
Certificate of Agriculture Science – 1
Submitted to
Mrs. Isabel Reforma
Marinduque State College – Torrijos
Latin Dance Originated in Dominican Republic.

Latin dance is a general label, and a The Merengue is one of the simplest dances
term in partner dance competition jargon. It beginners can learn. It is based on
refers to types of ballroom dance and folk “Marching” as both partners switch weight
dance that (with few exceptions) originated from foot to foot – Accentuating the strong
in Latin America.The category of Latin beats of the music. This dance has less
dances in the international dancesport structure than some of the other dances
competitions consists of the cha-cha-cha, because of how easy it is.
rumba, samba, paso doble, and also the jive
of United States origin. Salsa On 1 – LA Style
Social Latin dances (Street Latin) Salsa on 1
include salsa, mambo, merengue, rumba,
bachata, bomba and plena. There are many
dances which were popular in the first part
of the 20th century, but which are now of
only historical interest. The Cuban danzón is
a good example.
Salsa on 1 is one of the most popular
Examples of Latin Dance social dances and is danced all over the
world. Salsa on 1 is danced in a “slot” and
Merengue has a lot of turns, spins and crossbody lead
moves. It gets a lot of influence from other
Ballroom dances, as well as other styles of
dancing. In this style both partners start
dancing on count 1 – hence the name “Salsa
on 1”. Overall this style of Salsa has a
sharper, more direct feel to it – which makes
it perfect for beginners.
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Salsa On 2 – New York Style Kizomba

Salsa on 2
This Latin dance originated in Angola. The

Salsa on 2 is almost identical to the character of this dance is slow, sensual
moves danced in the “on 1” style, however movement, with easy basic steps
the biggest difference is that dancers start done in a close embrace position – similar to
dancing on count 2. Furthermore, Salsa on 2 Argentine Tango. There are a lot of walking
dancers say that by dancing “on 2” they type of movements, Swivels and hip
connect better with the different musical movements in this dance, accentuating the
instruments of Latin songs including: Bajo music. This dance is gaining popularity in
(bass), Conga and Clave. Overall the “On 2” recent years.
style has a smoother and slower feeling to it
than the “on 1” style. Cha Cha Club style
Bachata dance
The Cha Cha originated in Cuba. In

this dance you need to use very quick, sharp
This Latin dance originated from the steps in order to keep up with the fast
Dominican Republic. In this dance both rhythm of the music. A key feature of the
partners move from side to side, Cha Cha basic steps is that they usually
incorporating body action and hip action. A include Chasse steps (Series of three steps)
key aspect of this dance is that for every 4 to the side, forward and back. The Club style
count, there are 3 full side steps (weight Cha Cha is danced in many Latin clubs and
changes) and 1 step with no weight change the moves used are similar to the ones used
(“tap” the foot). The Bachata music tends to in Salsa and Merengue. It’s important to
be very sensual with strong, distinct beats – note that the Ballroom style Cha Cha (below)
which helps characterize the styling of this is different from the Club style Cha Cha.
dance.
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American Rhythm Dances (Ballroom

Latin Style):
Rumba American Style
dance where the main basic steps include

triple steps from side to side. This dance
includes lots of underarm turns, loops, and
spins. The music is not too fast, and not too
The American style Rumba is one of slow – allowing for plenty of shaping and
the most social dances you can learn arm styling.
because its music fits many popular songs.
This dance is characterized with smooth Mambo
body and hip movement – while Mambo American Rhythm
accentuating the Slow, Quick, Quick, timing
with the feet. The main basic step consists of
a box step pattern.
Cha Cha American Style
This dance originated in Cuba and

later had a lot of influence from New York
to make it what it is today. The moves in the
American style Mambo are very similar to
what is done in Salsa, however it has a
Ballroom flare to it – where the moves and
This American style Cha Cha is turns are more exaggerated/pronounced.
different from the Club style Cha Cha This dance is danced on “2”.
(mentioned above). In this dance the
partners accent the strong beats of the music Bolero
by pushing off their feet and showing a Bolero American Rhythm
strong hip action. In this Cha Cha style the
movements are big and defined – Especially
accenting count “1” – which is the strongest
beat in the music.
East Coast Swing

Swing American Rhythm
The East Coast Swing style is derived from The Bolero is the slowest of the
the Lindy hop. It is a very fun and playful American Rhythm Latin dances. In this
dance the partners push off their feet
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strongly in order to make big steps and there

is a rise and fall used through out. Lastly,
this dance has a lot of upper body shaping Rumba (Int. Style)
(similar to Waltz and other smooth dances). Rumba International style
International Latin Dances (Ballroom

Latin Style):
Cha Cha International Style
The Int. style Rumba is quite

different from the Am. style Rumba
(mentioned above). In this Rumba the
dancers arrive mostly on a straight leg, and
the figures are “linear”. There is a very
The International style Latin Cha
strong emphasize on doing “sensual” hip
Cha dance is similar to the above Cha Cha
movement (figure 8) and arm extensions to
styles, however the main difference is that in
express the slow tempo Rumba music.
this style the dancers step on a “straight leg”
as they transfer weight from foot to foot.
Paso Doble (Int. Style)
The moves in this style are more “linear”
Paso Doble
with a strong emphasize on accenting the
timing which is: 1,2,3, Cha Cha.
Samba (Int. Style)

Samba dance
This dance originated from Spain and is

mostly done in Int. Style competitions, as
opposed to social dance events. In this dance
the couples use a strong “marching” walk
technique to cover the floor, and there is a
The International style Samba lot of big shaping movements and “Apels”
originated from the Brazilian Samba used. “Apel is when the dancer stomps their
carnivals. In this dance there is a “bounce” foot strongly on the floor (At times creating
technique used, where the partners are a loud stomping noise).
constantly bending and straightening their
knees as they move from foot to foot.
Because of the “bouncing action” this dance
allows for a lot of body and hip movement.
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In the aspect of modern dances, it is

Jive (Int. Style) characterized by floor work; turn-in of the
Jive International Style legs; greater range of movement and body
line; and pointe shoes but also bare feet.
Burlesque
The Jive has a very similar character

to the Swing, but this dance is much faster.
There are a lot of turns, spins and kicks in
this dance. The couples must keep their A literary, dramatic, or musical work
posture more forward than usual, in order to which aims to create laughter by
keep up with the fast paced music. The caricaturing the behavior of serious works or
technique used in this dance includes via absurd treatments of such subjects.
“hopping/jumping” on almost every single Ballroom Dance
step.
Modern dance
Modern dance is a broad genre of
western concert or theatrical dance,
primarily arising out of Germany and the
United States in the late 19th and early 20th A duet dance, this refers to any type
centuries. Modern dance is often considered of partner dancing as recreation. It is
to have emerged as a rejection of, or enjoyed both socially and competitively
rebellion against, classical ballet. globally
Socioeconomic and cultural factors also
contributed to its development. Belly Dancing
Examples of Modern Dance
Ballet
Also known as Arabic dance or Raqs

sharqi, it is a dance originating from Egypt
and emphasizes on the complex movements
on the torso.
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Jazz Tango
Ballroom tango is different when

A performance dance style and compared with Argentine tango. It has a 2/4
technique which emerged along with jazz time signature, and it is 32 bars per minute.
music. This can be refered to as vernacular While ballroom tango can certainly be
jazz or to Broadway or theatrical jazz. romantic, sensual might be a better word to
describe this popular dance.
Foxtrot
Ballroom dance
Ballroom dance 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
This is an all-American dance set to
stage, film, and television.
jazz music and can be fast or slow
depending on the band.
Examples of Ballroom Dance
Quickstep
Waltz
The quickstep is a quick version

This is the most commonly thought-
(naturally) of the foxtrot. It is a ballroom
of dance when someone mentions ballroom
dance composed of extremely quick
dancing. It is 28 bars per minute, done in 3/4
stepping, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs.
time, and it can be fairly romantic.
The quickstep is exciting to watch but
among the most difficult of all the ballroom
dances to master.
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A spicy swing dance set to big band

International Latin Samba music in which the man leads and the
A bouncy dance that is partnered for women encourage more men to ask them to
competitions, but as the national dance of dance. Jive is a ballroom dance style that
Brazil, it is solo. originated in the United States with African-
Americans. It is a lively form of swing
Cha-Cha dance and a variation of the jitterbug.
Paso Doble
The cha-cha is a lively, flirtatious

ballroom dance full of passion and energy.
The classic "Cuban motion" gives the cha- The pasodoble is one of the liveliest
cha its style. Partners work together to ballroom dances, originating in southern
synchronize each movement in perfect France. It is modeled after the sound, drama,
alignment. and movement of the Spanish bullfight and
is danced to music used during a bullfight.
Rumba The man dances as if he was a bull, and the
woman as if she was bullfighter.
Lindy Hop
The rumba 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 The Lindy Hop is the ballroom dance
ballroom version derives from Cuban son. considered to be the father of all swing
dances. It is known for its athletic style and
Jive 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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The Viennese waltz is a quick

rotating ballroom dance with a subtle rise
and fall. It is considered by most to be one
Mambo 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.
The mambo 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.
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.
Viennese Waltz
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Republic of the Philippines

MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE

Latin Dance, Modern Dance and Ballroom Dance

Marinduque State College – Torrijos

Latin Dance Originated in Dominican Republic.

Salsa On 2 – New York Style Kizomba

This Latin dance originated in Angola. The

The Cha Cha originated in Cuba. In

American Rhythm Dances (Ballroom

dance where the main basic steps include

Cha Cha American Style

This dance originated in Cuba and

East Coast Swing

strongly in order to make big steps and there

International Latin Dances (Ballroom

The Int. style Rumba is quite

Samba (Int. Style)

This dance originated from Spain and is

In the aspect of modern dances, it is

The Jive has a very similar character

Examples of Modern Dance

Also known as Arabic dance or Raqs

Ballroom tango is different when

The quickstep is a quick version

A spicy swing dance set to big band

The cha-cha is a lively, flirtatious

The rumba is considered by many to

The Viennese waltz is a quick

The mambo is one of the most

Possibly the most popular of all

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