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Ballroom dancing originated from the Latin word "ballare," meaning "to dance."
It encompasses various dances where two individuals, a leader and a follower, interact with physical contact.
The activity started in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, primarily as entertainment for royalty.
Popularity grew with the masses in the early 20th century.
Today, ballroom dancing serves as a social activity and a form of exercise or personal enjoyment.
It is commonly known as partner dancing and competitive dance sport.
Ballroom dancing was integrated into physical education in American public and private schools in the 19th century.

Standard Dances: Smooth and flowing, performed around the dance floor in a counter-clockwise direction.
- Foxtrot
- Tango
- Waltz
- Viennese Waltz
- Quick step
Latin Dances: Energetic dances that remain in one place on the dance floor, reflecting rhythmic shifts in music.
- Jive
- Samba
- Paso doble
- Rumba
- Cha-cha-cha

Originated from the German word "walzen," meaning "to roll" or "to turn."
Popularized in Vienna, Austria.
Commonly known as "Weller" or "Spinner."
Performed with couples or partners in fast sliding or gliding movements.
Involved the first instance of men and women holding each other closely, their faces touching (Montaigne, 1580).
It is performed in a closed-hold position, characterized by graceful movements and turning.

A Latin dance originating in Cuba.
A fun, flirtatious, and energetic dance that includes hip movements and fancy footwork.
Derived from the Mambo.

Originated within the lower classes of the "Barrio de la Ranás" (Buenos Aires).
Popularized in New York during 1910-1911.
Known as "Baile con Corte," involving dance with dramatic or artistic poses.
Historically, a solo dance by a woman in the 19th century.
Rudolf Valentino made it a hit in 1921.
Includes styles such as Argentine Tango (close embrace, chest-to-chest connection) and International Tango (upper thigh or hip area connection), and American Tango (combination of both).

Also known as "Swing" in recent years.
A lively and energetic dance characterized by quick footwork, graceful arm movements, swirls, and dips.
Shortz George Snowden named it "Lindy Hop" in 1927.
Renamed "Jitterbug" in the mid-1930s.
Laure Haile documented it in the 1940s, naming it "Western Swing."

Amalgation: A combination of two or more patterns or movements.
Amateur Dancer: A person whose dancing is a hobby and who does not seek monetary gain.
Basic Figure: A standardized step pattern that forms the foundation of a dance.
Arm Styling: Positioning and movement of the arms, reflecting the dance's character and style.
Choreography: The creation or compilation of steps, patterns, and movements for a dance routine.
Combination: A group of subsequent patterns and choreographies.
Continuity Movement: The continuous passing of the feet from one step to the next.
Dance Sport: An athletic form of ballroom dancing.
Figure: A standardized step pattern.
Line Dancing: Non-partner dancing, where everyone starts in a line and learns a set pattern.
Natural Turn: A dance pattern that turns to the right.