Kristine Anne Clarize D.

Sandaan
BPED 18
International Dance Style
 The term International Dance Style refers to a particular style of ballroom dances developed
in the Europe that contrasts with the American Style.
 International Style is made up of two categories: International standard and International
Latin.
 American Style is also made up of two category: American Smooth and the American
Rhythm.
Ballroom Dancing
 A traditional partnered dance forms that are done by a couple, often in the embrace of closed
dance position.
 Enjoyed in both social and competetive environment.
 Ballroom dances can be performed recreationally as well as competetively. Unlike
recreational ballroom dancing, Competetive ballroom dancing includes rules and different
styles that are decided by the World Dance Council and the World Dance Sport Federation.
Standard Ballroom Category
Standard dancing is another term for some of the same ballroom, or partner, dancing. Dances that
fall into the “standard” category are the waltz, the tango, the foxtrot, the Viennese waltz, and the
quickstep. When these dances are done for a competition, they become known as International
Standard.
International Latin
Is comprised of five dances: Cha Cha, Samba, International Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive. Often
referred to as “Latin” or “Latin American”, International Latin is unique in its use of straight legs
and balletic lines. Latin is based in large part on long leg lines and takes a tremendous amount of
strength and expertise to be danced at a high level. Latin must be sexy, yet sophisticated, evoking
images of characters such as Jessica Rabbit and Rita Hayworth.
International Standard Style
 Waltz - The Waltz is derived from the old German Word “Walzen” meaning “to roll, turn” or
“to glide” graceful and flowing, the Waltz is characterized by its rise and fall.
 TANGO- The Tango is dramatic, passionate and sharp international style. Tango defines its
look by its “stop and go” actions.
 FOXTROT- A smooth, progressive dance, Foxtrot is characterized by its long, continuous
flowing movements across the dance floor. The dance is similar in its looks to waltz,
although the rhythm is in a 4-4 time signature instead of 3-4.
 QUICKSTEP- The movement of quickstep is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled
with syncopations. its origin are in combination of slow foxtrot and charlestone (swing
dance)
 VIENNESE WALTZ- This dance is faster than waltz and characterized by continuous rotary
actions.
International Latin Style
 CHA CHA- Is a fun, sassy and cheeky game of cat and mouse between partners. it is
characterized by a straight leg action.
 RUMBA- “ The dance of love” it is characterized by swaying hips, a still upper body and
close partner connections. it is a popular style choice for wedding dance and slow partner
dancing.
 SAMBA- The energetic Samba is a notably bouncy dance, characterized by speedy,
articulate foot and body actions, quick rhythmic movements and unique uses of beat value,
danced at around 96 beats per minute.
 JIVE- Jive is a very happy, boppy, energetic dance with plenty of knee lifting, bending and
rocking of the hips. The fastest of the latin dances. Jive incorporates a lot of kicks and flicks,
even twirling of the woman and doesn’t move around the dance floor like other dances.
 PASO DOBLE- The dance of the Matador and the Cape. It is the only dance in the Latin
genres where characterization and emotional expression are more important than technical
precision. The only dance where the majority of attention is on the man.