Discovering

Ballroom Dance
Presented and Prepared By: Group 3
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 WHAT IS
BALLROOM?
 HISTORY
The origins of ballroom dance first appeared in
16th century Europe—French philosopher, Michel
de Montaigne, wrote of a dance that he
observed in 1580 in Augsburg, Germany, where
dancers moved together so closely that their
faces touched. Waltz, considered the oldest
traditional ballroom dance, originated as a
dance style enjoyed by lower classes.
Ballroom dancing is a partner
dance where couples, using step
patterns, move rhythmically,
expressing the characteristics of
DEFINITION OF

music. BALLROOM

Ballroom dancing consists of two DANCING

styles: the Smooth or Standard
and the Rhythm or Latin.
TYPES OF BALLROOM
DANCING
 WALTZ POLKA TANGO

It is a progressive dance
. It is characterized by three
This sensual dance
marked by long, flowing
quick steps and a hop and is
originated in Buenos Aires,

movements, continuous turns,

danced to music in 2/4 time. Argentina, in the late 19th

and rise and fall. century.

 FOXTROT SWING RUMBA

In the foxtrot, dancers make

Swing dancing is a popular
It is often referred to as the

long, smooth, flowing

social dance that is often
"Grandfather of the Latin
movements across the floor to
characterized by lifts, spins
dances" and its music has
swing or big-band music. and flips. an insistent 4/4 beat.
 QUICKSTEP PASODOBLE SAMBA

It is a ballroom dance
It is modeled after the sound,
It is characterized by its

drama, and movement of the

syncopated timing, bounce,

composed of extremely quick

rolling hip action and pelvic tilt

stepping, syncopated feet

Spanish bullfight and is

and a great deal of rhythm is

rhythms, and runs. danced to music used during

expressed throughout the

a bullfight.
torso.
 MAMBO CHA-CHA JIVE

Swaying hip movements,

The cha-cha is a lively,
Jive is a ballroom dance style

flirtatious ballroom dance full

that originated in the United

facial expressions, arm

States with African-Americans.

movements, and holds all

of passion and energy. The

It is a lively form of swing

contribute to the sensuality on

classic "Cuban motion" gives

dance and a variation of the

display in the dance. the cha-cha its style.

jitterbug.
 BENEFITS
BALLROOM DANCE IS

A GREAT WORK-OUT!

LOSE INCREASE MUSCLE

STRENGTH &

WEIGHT ENDURANCE

INCREASE
GREAT FOR ALL

FLEXIBILITY AGES
 QUIZ
1. It is considered as the oldest traditional ballroom dance, originated
as a dance style enjoyed by lower classes.
2. It is a partner dance where couples, using step patterns, move
rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music.
3. In this dance, dancers make long, smooth, flowing movements
across the floor to swing or big-band music.
4. This sensual dance originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late
19th century.
5. It is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion and energy.
6. It is often referred to as the "Grandfather of the Latin dances".
 QUIZ
7-8. Give the two styles of ballroom dancing
9. It is a popular social dance that is often characterized by lifts,
spins, and flips.
10. It is characterized by three quick steps and a hop and is danced
to music in 2/4 time.
11. It is a ballroom dance composed of extremely quick stepping,
syncopated feet rhythms and runs.
12. It is a lively form of swing dance and a variation of the jitterbug.
13-15. Give Three Benefits of Ballroom Dance
 ANSWERS
1. Waltz 11. Quickstep
2. Ballroom Dancing 12. Jive
3. Foxtrot 13-15. Lose weight, increase
4. Tango muscle strength and
5. Cha-Cha endurance, increase flexibility,
6. Rumba great for all ages
7-8. Smooth or Standard,
Rhythm or Latin
9. Swing
10. Polka
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