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A. History - Ballroom dancing is a style of social dancing that was developed in pairs
and was first popularized in Europe and the United States. Due to its historical
associations with wealthy social classes and invitation-only dance occasions, the
tradition was distinguished from folk or country dancing. Ballroom dancing has
its social origins in the court dances of the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe,
while many of the dance steps have been borrowed from folklore. When court
dances first began, it was traditional to face the throne, a tradition known as
"fronting the state," because it was considered improper to turn one's back on a
royal. Dancers were only needed to face the ruler on the most formal occasions or
when they were being presented to the court in the 19th century, however, as
B. Styles
the dance floor, the couple is continually moving, moving in a set sequence
from one area to the next. (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz and
Quickstep)
2. The emphasis of the Latin rhythm style is on showing off one's unique flair
and lively energy. The dance style of the couple is timed to the beat of the
song. Often, the couple sticks to one area of the dance floor. (East Coast
Swing, Jive, Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha, Mambo, Samba and Paso Doble.)
C. Types
1. Cha cha - The cha-cha is a passionate, playful, and upbeat ballroom dance.
The cha-style cha's comes from the traditional "Cuban motion." Together,
4. Lindy Hop - The ballroom dance known as the "Lindy Hop" is regarded as
the origin of all swing dances. It has a reputation for being athletic and
the 1930s and called after Charles Lindbergh's (Lucky Lindy) transatlantic
voyage.
5. Mambo - One of the most intense Latin American ballroom dances is the
mambo. The dance displays sensuality with swaying hip motions, face
expressions, arm movements, and holds. It was popular in Cuba and New
York during the 1940s and 1950s after being created by Perez Prado.
6. Paso Doble - One of the liveliest ballroom dances, the pasodoble has its
dance that features incredibly rapid steps, runs, and rhythmic foot beats.
Although it is one of the most challenging ballroom dances to master, the
8. Rumba - Many people believe that the rumba is the most intimate and
romantic of all Latin ballroom dances. The song has a persistent 4/4 pace
fall, the waltz is popular in Austria. Most people believe it to be among the
hardest dances to learn. The Viennese waltz is known for its understated
yet sophisticated rotating movement. The steps differ differently from the
10. Waltz - One of the neatest ballroom dances is the waltz. It is a progressive
dance with rise and fall, continuous spins, and lengthy, flowing motions.
Because of how delicate and fluid the dance is, waltz dancers practically
D. Classifications
steps and techniques that must be followed in order to score points with
the judges.
E. Appropriate clothing - The dress code for social ballroom dancing is often
semi-formal. This often entails a suit or dress shirt and pants for males. It is
suggested that ladies wear dresses or skirts and blouses. The dress code is
normally more formal for competitive ballroom dancing, with males commonly
F. Benefits - Both your body and mind will benefit from ballroom dancing. In terms
of the body, it can aid in enhancing flexibility, coordination, balance, and posture.
It can help in enhancing mental clarity, lowering stress levels, and boosting