SOCIAL BALLROOM Flashcards
(25 cards)
– the correct position of the body
with partner in any position
Hold
Modern Standard Dances (Smooth Style of Dancing)
Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese
Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep
Partners join hands in front of their bodies. The right hands are joined below and left hands are joined above.
Skater’s Position
enables the dancer to stand
out on the floor, which shows
sophistication and confidence
Posture
a combinations of movement to
create a good position
Shape
It is similar to the basic closed position, with the exception of the placement of the feet. Here, the female partner’s feet should be to the right of the male partners.
Outside Right Position
It is similar to the basic closed position, with the exception of the placement of the feet. Here, the female partner’s feet should be to the left of the male partner.
Outside Left Position
- It is now considered as a competitive ballroom dancing. Is a combination of art and sport. It provides avenue to gain discipline of the body and mind of the dance athletes.
Dancesport
the ability to avoid bumping into other couples and continue dancing without pause when boxed in
Floorcraft
- dancing in sync with music
Timing
Both partners face the same direction instead of facing one another. Their bodies form a sort of “V” shape
Promenade Position
Characteristics of Dancesport
Posture
Timing
Line
Togetherness
Shape
Presentation
Hold
Floorcraft
In this position, partners “shadow” each other’s moves. Partners should face the same direction, with one partner either in front of the other or slightly to their left or right
Varsovienne/Shadow Position
Basic Holds and Positions
one-hand hold position
two-hand hold position
close ballroom position
open facing position
outside right position
outside left position
promenade position
varsovienne/shadow position
skater’s position
challenge position
how the couple presents their dancing to the audience as well as the proper costuming and grooming
Presentation
Only one hand is held. Grasp your partner’s hand and leave the other hand relaxed at your side.
one-hand hold position
Both hands are held. The male partner holds the female partner’s hands, while the female partner places her hands in the male partner’s grasp
two-hand hold position
Latin American Dances (Rhythmic Style of Dancing)
Samba, Chachacha, Rumba, Paso
Doble, Jive
dancing of two people
as one on the dance floor
Togetherness
It is any position where partners stand facing each other, apart but within arm’s reach. Man and lady stand directly in front of each other, within arms’ reach
Open Facing Position
the stretching of the body
Line
The male partner rests his right hand on the female partner’s back while holding her right hand with his left hand. The female partner places her left hand on the male partner’s upper arm. It is the common position in ballroom dancing
Close Ballroom Position
Categories of Dancesport
- Latin American Dances (Rhythmic Style of Dancing)
- Modern Standard Dances (Smooth Style of Dancing)
are usually done to introduce people with one another during a formal social gathering or to welcome guests to a social
Social and Ballroom dance
