Understanding Ballroom Dance Styles

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What distinguishes the Smooth, or Standard, style of ballroom dancing?

Focusing on elegance, grace, and fluidity of movement

In which ballroom dance style do partners usually dance in one spot of the dance floor?

Rumba

Which dance is characterized by the 'Cuban motion' and a lively, flirtatious style?

Cha-cha

What makes the foxtrot an excellent dance for beginners?

Its simplicity and fun

Which ballroom dance is known for its athletic style and often contains aerial jumps, twists, and flips?

Lindy Hop

Which ballroom dance is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of the Spanish bullfight?

Pasodoble

Which Latin American ballroom dance is considered the most romantic and sensual?

Rumba

Which ballroom dance is a quick rotating dance with a subtle rise and fall, considered to be one of the most difficult to learn?

Viennese Waltz

Which ballroom dance originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 19th century and is known for its sensual nature?

Tango

Which ballroom dance is a lively form of swing dance and a variation of the jitterbug that originated in the United States with African-Americans?

Jive

The foxtrot is a ballroom dance that is lots of fun and simple to learn, making it an excellent dance for ______.

beginners

The classic 'Cuban motion' gives the cha-cha its ______.

style

The cha-cha is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of ______ and energy.

passion

The couple usually dances in one spot of the dance floor in the Rhythm, or Latin, ______.

style

The ______ is one of the most emotional Latin American ballroom dances.

mambo

The ______ is one of the liveliest ballroom dances, originating in southern France.

pasodoble

The ______ is a quick version (naturally) of the foxtrot.

quickstep

The ______ is considered by many to be the most romantic and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances.

rumba

The ______ is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dances.

tango

The Viennese waltz is a quick rotating ballroom dance with a subtle rise and fall. It is considered by most to be one of the most difficult dances to learn. The simple and elegant rotational movement characterizes the ______.

Viennese waltz

Learn about the partnership dance of ballroom dancing, where couples use step-patterns to move rhythmically and express the characteristics of music. Explore the two styles: Smooth (Standard) and Rhythm (Latin), with a focus on elegance, grace, fluidity, and movement around the entire floor.

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