Ballroom dancing started as

a exclusive dance performed

only by selected few,
through the years, however,
it gradually became a dance
performed by anyone at any
time and in any setting.
Types of Ballroom Dances
1. Waltz

Is one of the oldest and smoothest ballroom dance

styles. It is characterized by a “rise and fall” movements I
progressive, long, flowing, continuous turns. Waltz shows
the dancers smoothly gliding on the floor.
2. Viennese waltz

Is a dance characterized by simple and elegant

rotational movements with a subtle rise and fall.
3. Cha-cha

Is a dance styles that expresses the passion and energy

of the dancers through flirtatious gestures. The cha-cha is
one of the liveliest dance steps in ballroom. Basic steps
include synchronized movements of the dancers while
maintaining alignment.
4. Foxtrot

Is a dance style that show basic walking and side steps

with a combination of slow and quick steps in one and two
music beats, respectively.
5. Quickstep

Is essentially the quicker, swifter version of the

foxtrot. When you master foxtrot, you will surely master
the quickstep as well.
6. Rumba

Is a romantic and sensual Latin Dance that

demonstrate a story of love and passion. It has a variety of
sexy dance steps, making it as one of the sexiest of the
ballroom dances.
7. Tango

Is an intimate, sensual dance that expresses elements

of romance between the dancers shown by their
synchronized movements.
8. Samba

Is a type of ballroom dance that came from Brazil and

has a variety of styles partnered with an assortment of
Samba music. While it is usually performed with a partner,
it can also be danced in solo
9. Paso Doble

Is a dance modeled after the Spanish bullfight. It

originated from southern France.
10. Mambo

Is an emotional Latin American dance characterized by

swaying movements with sensual facial expression and arm
motions.
11. Lindy hop

Is a swing dance characterized by its unique athletic

style – aerial jumps, twists, and flips. Swing dances are a
type of social dance with lots of lifting, spinning, and
flipping.
12. Jive

Is another form of swing dance characterized by a

lively movements. It is originated from united states.