"has always been fluid, with new dances or folk dances being added to or removed from the ballroom repertoire from time to time, so no list of subcategories or dances is any more than a description of current practices. There are other dances historically accepted as ballroom dances, and are revived via the vintage dance movement. In Europe, Latin Swing dances include Argentine tango, mambo, Lindy Hop, swing boogie (sometimes also known as nostalgic boogie), and disco fox. One example of this is the subcategory of cajun dances that originated in Acadiana, with branches reaching both coasts of the United"
"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 stage, film, and television. ""Ballroom dance"" may refer, at its widest definition, to almost any type of partner dancing as recreation. However, with the emergence of dancesport in modern times, the term has become narrower in scope and traditionally refers to the five International Standard and five International Latin style dances (see dance categories below). The two styles, while differing in technique, rhythm and costumes, exemplify"
"Ballroom tango Ballroom tango is a ballroom dance that branched away from its original Argentine roots by allowing European, American, Hollywood, and competitive influences into the style and execution of the dance. The present day ballroom tango is divided into two disciplines: American Style and International Style. Both styles may be found in social and competitive dances, but the International version is more globally accepted as a competitive style. Both styles share a closed dance position, but the American style allows its practitioners to separate from closed position to execute open moves, like underarm turns, alternate hand holds, dancing apart,"
"is derived from the word ""ball"" which in turn originates from the Latin word ""ballare"" which means 'to dance' (a ball-room being a large room specially designed for such dances). In times past, ballroom dancing was social dancing for the privileged, leaving folk dancing for the lower classes. These boundaries have since become blurred. The definition of ballroom dance also depends on the era: balls have featured popular dances of the day such as the Minuet, Quadrille, Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and others, which are now considered to be historical dances. The first authoritative knowledge of the earliest ballroom dances was"
"as outlined above, but are usually organized entirely by collegiate teams. Examples include the MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition, Purdue Ballroom Classic, Cardinal Classic, Berkeley Classic, and Harvard Invitational. ""Ballroom dance"" refers most often to the ten dances of International Ballroom (or Standard) and International Latin, though the term is also often used interchangeably with the five International Ballroom dances. Sequence dancing, which is danced predominantly in the United Kingdom, and its development New Vogue in Australia and New Zealand, are also sometimes included as a type of Ballroom dancing. In the United States and Canada, the American Style (American"
"Ballroom in the 1930s. The Collins style seen in Hollywood films was the source for what became known in the 1990s as Hollywood-style Lindy Hop. He created a version of the Shim Sham which was meant as a three man performance and was not taught or shared. Jack Arkin and Johnny Mattox were the performers with Collins. Later, Bobby Hefner and Bart Bartolo performed it as well. When his wife, Mary Collins, was asked if he was responsible for the emergence of the dance, she said that her husband insisted there were ""only two kinds of swing dance – good"
"away at the English standard and created a dynamic style that continues to raise the competitive bar. Ballroom tango Ballroom tango is a ballroom dance that branched away from its original Argentine roots by allowing European, American, Hollywood, and competitive influences into the style and execution of the dance. The present day ballroom tango is divided into two disciplines: American Style and International Style. Both styles may be found in social and competitive dances, but the International version is more globally accepted as a competitive style. Both styles share a closed dance position, but the American style allows its practitioners"
"Ball (dance party) A ball is a formal dance party. Social dance forms a large part of the evening; actual ballroom dancing may or may not occur. The word ""ball"" derives from the Latin word ""ballare"", meaning ""to dance""; the Latin word also developed into French ""baller""—from where it swapped into languages like English or German—, and ""bailar"", the Spanish and Portuguese verbs for ""to dance"" (although all three Romance languages also know ""danser"", ""danzar"" and ""dançar"" respectively). Catalan uses the same word, ""ball"", for the dance event. A well-documented ball occurred at Kingston Lacy, Dorset, England, on 19 December"
"Smooth and American Rhythm) also exists. The dance technique used for both International and American styles is similar, but International Ballroom allows only closed dance positions, whereas American Smooth allows closed, open and separated dance movements. In addition, different sets of dance figures are usually taught for the two styles. International Latin and American Rhythm have different styling, and have different dance figures in their respective syllabi. Other dances sometimes placed under the umbrella ""ballroom dance"" include nightclub dances such as Lindy Hop, West Coast swing, nightclub two step, hustle, salsa, and merengue. The categorization of dances as ""ballroom dances"""
"derived from Cuban son, with which it shares its timing (234 - 678, with pauses on 1 and 5) both styles derived from the American Mambo with the freestyle steps based on jazz and tap steps. Mambo (dance) Mambo is a Latin dance of Cuba which was developed in the 1940s when the music genre of the same name became popular throughout Latin America. The original ballroom dance which emerged in Cuba and Mexico was related to the danzón, albeit faster and less rigid. In the United States, it replaced rhumba as the most fashionable Latin dance. Later on, with"
"developed first for instructional purposes in the Arthur Murray studios, and then later codified to allow for a medium of comparison for competitive ballroom dancers. It can be said that there is no right or wrong way to dance it; however, certain styles of the dance are considered correct ""form"" within the technical elements documented and governed by the National Dance Council of America. The N.D.C.A. oversees all the standards of American Style Ballroom and Latin dances. Lindy Hop was never standardized and later became the inspiration for several other dance forms such as: (European) Boogie Woogie, Jive, East Coast"
"by Latin rhythm and steps. However, there are disagreements among Latin dancers about whether Zumba is true Latin dance. One skeptic is Darlin Garcia, salsa dancer and instructor. She says: “You're taking a salsa step and in the middle of it you jump into a jumping jack. When you're mixing the two, that's just funny.” Zumba is including and expanding moves from international and western influences such as Coast swing, belly dancing, and bhangra. Although Latin dance has been evolved and modified over the centuries, its Native Latin, European, and African roots will always remain in the movements and rhythms"
"a downward focus (grounded to the earth) rather than a straight-backed upward focus like the Europeans, and whole-foot steps than toes and heels. Such influences of African roots allowed the beauty and uniqueness of Latin dance. Many dance styles from different areas of the world were integrated into Latin dance. Such styles came about which comprised the main categories of Latin dancing: Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, and Samba. Music became the engine for Latin dancing because it guided the dance steps with its measure, speed, and the feeling it evoked, from energetic to sensual. Various Latin"
"as a separate division (or divisions, with additional gradations). J&J is popular at swing conventions, as well as at ballroom dance competitions in the United States. As applied to dances, Latin dance is any type of social dance of Latin American origin. A characteristic type of hip motion found in the technique of performing a step in Latin and Rhythm dances. Although most visible in the hips, much of the effect is created through the action of the feet and knees. Sometimes it is also called Cuban hip motion, although because of the divergence in dance technique between American Rhythm"
"Latin ballad Latin ballad () refers to a music genre derivative of Bolero that originated in the early-1960s in Latin America and Spain. Some of the best known artists of the Latin ballad are Julio Iglesias, José Luis Rodriguez, Luis Miguel, Camilo Sesto, Emmanuel, Nino Bravo, Roberto Carlos, Ricardo Montaner, Raphael and José José among others. Because of its difficulty, the Latin balladeers are often recognized as skilled singers such as the case of Nino Bravo, José José, Luis Miguel or Raphael. In recent decades it has become the dominant musical genre of Latin pop. The Latin or romantic ballad"
"includes waltz, tango, foxtrot and Viennese waltz. Previously Peabody was also included. This category loosely corresponds to the Standard category of International Style ballroom. However, Smooth differs from Standard in its inclusion of open and separated figures, whereas Standard makes exclusive use of closed positions. A category of dances in American Style ballroom competitions. It includes Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, Mambo. Sometimes it may include Samba and West Coast Swing. This category loosely corresponds to the Latin category of International Style ballroom. The term describes a particular style of ballroom dances developed in the United States that contrasts"
"core elements of ballroom dancing such as control and cohesiveness. Developed in England, the two styles are now regulated by the World Dance Council (WDC) and the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF). In the United States, two additional variations are popular: ""American Smooth"" and ""American Rhythm"", which combine elements of the Standard and Latin styles with influences from other dance traditions. There are also a number of historical dances, and local or national dances, which may be danced in ballrooms or salons. Sequence dancing, in pairs or other formations, is still a popular style of ballroom dance. The term 'ballroom dancing'"
"the lead"". Compare to backleading. A category of dances in International Style ballroom competitions. Sometimes in the context of competitions it is called ""Ballroom"" or ""International Ballroom"", confusing as it might be. (In England, the term ""Modern"" is often used, which should not be confused with modern dance that derives from ballet technique) It includes waltz (also called ""slow waltz""), tango, foxtrot, quickstep, and Viennese waltz. This category loosely corresponds to the Smooth category of American Style ballroom. The term describes a particular style of ballroom dances that contrasts with American Style. In a narrower sense, it denotes the group"
"specific focus for white America in the way that dances such as the Lindy Hop and Charleston have. The Ballroom as named by Mura Dehn in her documentary (today referred to as Ballrooming) was a slow dance done by Lindy Hoppers at the Savoy Ballroom to Blues music. It satisfied a Harlem need for a slower, fluid, but highly rhythmic dance with expressive body movements which could not be facilitated by the upright stance of European ballroom dances. The Fish Tail is a movement in which the buttocks form a variety of figure eights by weaving out, back, and up."
"World Latin Dance Champions This page lists the official World Champions – Professional Latin of the World Dance Council (WDC). The championships are authorized and organized under the auspices of the WDC, and held annually in the last quarter of each year. The competition comprises five dances: rumba, samba, paso doble, cha-cha-cha and jive, as defined in ballroom dancing terms. Official World Championships have been held in the Latin section of ballroom dancing since they were organised by the ICBD in 1959. The ICBD was renamed WD&DSC and has been renamed again to its present title. The WDC represents all"
"Boogaloo Boogaloo or bugalú (also: shing-a-ling, Latin boogaloo, Latin R&B) is a genre of Latin music and dance which was popular in the United States in the 1960s. Boogaloo originated in New York City mainly among teenage Latinos. The style was a fusion of popular African American rhythm and blues (R&B) and soul music with mambo and son montuno, with songs in both English and Spanish. The ""American Bandstand"" television program introduced the dance and the music to the mainstream American audience. Except for the name, the dance is unrelated to the electric boogaloo, a style of dance which developed"
"Latin Jam Workout Latin Jam Workout is a Latin Dance Fitness Program created by professional athlete and choreographer JP Santana. Founded in 2007 in Los Angeles, California, Latin Jam Workout combines techno and Latin music with dance and aerobic movements. It is a fusion of Latin dance steps such as Salsa, Merengue, Raeggaeton, Cumbia, Samba, Soca, Belly-Dancing and the faster-paced rhythms of Pop and Techno. Latin Jam Workout is taught in fitness venues, gyms, dance studios, schools and community centers by certified instructors. Classes usually run one hour, divided into an initial 15-minute warm-up, a core segment and a final"
"Rumba: 30–32 bars per minute 32–36 bars per minute for Bronze East Coast Swing: 36 bars per minute 34–36 bars per minute for Bronze Bolero: 24 bars per minute 24–26 bars per minute for Bronze Mambo: 47 bars per minute 48–51 bars per minute for Bronze Historical/Vintage Ballroom dance: Other dances occasionally categorized as ballroom: ·Nott, James, Going to the Palais: a social and cultural history of dancing and dance halls in Britain, 1918-60 - Published 2015 OUP https://global.oup.com/academic/product/going-to-the-palais-9780199605194?cc=gb&lang=en& Ballroom dance Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because"
"successful in his native Colombia as well as other countries in Latin America. http://www.latinjamworkout.com/en/ http://www.latinjamworkout.com/experience/ Latin Jam Workout Latin Jam Workout is a Latin Dance Fitness Program created by professional athlete and choreographer JP Santana. Founded in 2007 in Los Angeles, California, Latin Jam Workout combines techno and Latin music with dance and aerobic movements. It is a fusion of Latin dance steps such as Salsa, Merengue, Raeggaeton, Cumbia, Samba, Soca, Belly-Dancing and the faster-paced rhythms of Pop and Techno. Latin Jam Workout is taught in fitness venues, gyms, dance studios, schools and community centers by certified instructors. Classes usually"
"of dances danced in International Style ballroom competitions. The group consists of two categories: Standard and Latin. International Latin is category of dances in International Style ballroom competitions. It includes Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive. Jack and Jill (J&J) is a format of competition in partner dancing, where the competing couples are the result of random matching of leaders and followers. Rules of matching vary. The name comes from the popular English nursery rhyme, ""Jack and Jill"". In venues with same-sex dance partners, the ambiguous names ""Pat and Chris"" have been used. In dance competitions J&J is included"
"Mambo (dance) Mambo is a Latin dance of Cuba which was developed in the 1940s when the music genre of the same name became popular throughout Latin America. The original ballroom dance which emerged in Cuba and Mexico was related to the danzón, albeit faster and less rigid. In the United States, it replaced rhumba as the most fashionable Latin dance. Later on, with the advent of salsa and its more sophisticated dance, a new type of mambo dance including breaking steps was popularized in New York. This form received the name of ""salsa on 2"", ""mambo on 2"" or"
"is also possible to dance ballroom samba with flamenco, zouk, and other South American rhythms. Samba (ballroom dance) The international ballroom version of samba is a lively, rhythmical dance with elements from Brazilian samba. It differs considerably from the original samba styles of Brazil, in particular it differs from Samba de Gafieira, a partner type of Samba in Brazil. As a ballroom dance, the samba is a partner dance. Ballroom samba, even more than other ballroom dances, is very disconnected from the origins and evolution of the music and dance that gives it its name. Most steps are danced with"
"actively executing steps). Sometimes this term is used in the meaning of hijacking, which is not exactly the same. See International Ballroom Body flight is a property of many movements in dances such as the waltz and foxtrot. It refers to steps taken with momentum in excess of that necessary to arrive at a point of static balance over the new position, which suggests a carry through to another step in the same direction. Steps in these dances naturally flow one into another, in contrast to the tango and to the Latin and rhythm dances where many steps arrive to"
"Samba (ballroom dance) The international ballroom version of samba is a lively, rhythmical dance with elements from Brazilian samba. It differs considerably from the original samba styles of Brazil, in particular it differs from Samba de Gafieira, a partner type of Samba in Brazil. As a ballroom dance, the samba is a partner dance. Ballroom samba, even more than other ballroom dances, is very disconnected from the origins and evolution of the music and dance that gives it its name. Most steps are danced with a slight downward bouncing or dropping action. This action is created through the bending and"
"– also occasionally seen as 'Old Tyme' – (now referred to as 'Classical'), 'Modern' or 'Latin' with the dividing line being somewhere in the early 20th century. New sequences are being devised all the time and the number which have been published as scripts is currently (in 2010) standing at over four thousand. Old-time (Classical) dances: Old-time Waltz, Country dance, Quadrille, Galop, Polka; Saunter, Gavotte, Two Step, Mazurka, Schottische, Cakewalk. Modern dances: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep Latin-American dances: Rumba, Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Mambo. Regular competitions are held between dance teachers to decide which newly created"
"The Ballroom The Ballroom () is a 2007 Brazilian-French romantic drama film directed by Laís Bodanzky. The action is set in a dance hall (""gafieira"") in São Paulo frequented by old people. David Parkinson of ""The Guardian"" called it a ""quirky ensemble piece"", and praised it for being ""superbly choreographed."" ""Daily Express""s Allan Hunter labeled it as ""bittersweet"" and gave a rating 3 out of 5, saying ""If Robert Altman had ever made a film about an old-fashioned dance hall it might have looked something like ""The Ballroom""."" Writing for the ""Evening Standard"", Derek Malcom commended it by affirming: ""If"
"evolving into a blended, more contemporary forms. Ballroom studios teach lessons on many Latin American dances. One can even find the cha-cha being done in honky-tonk country bars. Miami has been a large contributor of the United States’ involvement in Latin dancing. With such a huge Puerto Rican and Cuban population one can find Latin dancing and music in the streets at any time of day or night. Some of the dances of Latin America are derived from and named for the type of music they are danced to. For example, mambo, salsa, cha-cha-cha, rumba, merengue, samba, flamenco, bachata, and,"
"dance should be distinguished from the early baroque genre of the ballo, which was enlarged to include vocal numbers by such composers as Monteverdi; ""Il ballo delle ingrate"", and Francesco Lambardi; ""Una festa a ballo"". Ballo The ballo was an Italian dance form during the fifteenth century, most noted for its frequent changes of tempo and meter. The name ""ballo"" has its origin in Latin ""ballō"", ""ballāre"", meaning ""to dance"", which in turn comes from the Greek ""βαλλίζω"" (""ballizō""), ""to dance, to jump about"". In Greece there is the Greek dance named Ballos. During the Quattrocento ""balli"" were written by"