Social Dancing Flashcards
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is a non-competitive version of ballroom and latin dancing. It is comprised of all the same dances, like Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, or Cha-Cha, but designed to be used in practical settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, or informal gatherings. Social dancing is less formal that exhibition dancing and is meant to be enjoyed while socializing.
Social Dancing
is astyle of dancein which dance competition is the main focus.
Competitive dancing
Couples perform several different dances in front of judges who evaluate and score each routine. In recent years, this style of dance has come to be viewed as a sport, demanding high levels of strength, stamina, and flexibility.
Competitive dancing
is the official name for competitive ballroom dancing. a stylized form of ballroom dancing in which the main emphasis is on performance and appearance. In this competition, couples dance together on the same floor while being judged on their speed, elegance, body action, and dramatic movements.
Dance Sport
-International Style Standard
-Waltz
-Tango
-Viennese Waltz
-Foxtrot
-Quickstep
list of events offered at a dance competition:
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Cha Cha
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Samba
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Rumba
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Paso Doble
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Jive
Latin American dance
- Chacha
- FOXTROT
- JIVE
- MAMBO
-PASODOBLE - QUICKSTEP
- RUMBA
- SAMBA
- Tango
- WALTZ
TYPES OF BALLROOM DANCES
is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion and energy. The classic “Cuban motion” gives the cha-cha its style. Partners work together to synchronize each movement in perfect alignment.
chacha
is a ballroom dance that is lots of fun and simple to learn, making it an excellent dance for beginners. In this dance, dancers make long, smooth, flowing movements across the floor to swing or big-band music.
foxtrot
is a ballroom dance style that originated in the United States with African-Americans. It is a lively form ofswing danceand a variation of the jitterbug.
Jive
is one of the most emotional Latin American ballroom dances. Swaying hip movements,facial expressions, arm movements, and holds all contribute to the sensuality on display in the dance. It’s different than what modern Americans call the mambo and was hot in the 1940s and ’50s in Cuba and New York, after being invented by Perez Prado.
mambo
is one of the liveliest ballroom dances, originating in southern France. It is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of the Spanish bullfightand is danced to music used during a bullfight.
pasodoble
is a quick version (naturally) of the foxtrot. It is a ballroom dance composed of extremely quick stepping, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs. This dance is exciting to watchbut among the most difficult of all the ballroom dances to master.
quickstep
is considered by many to be the most romantic and sensual of allLatin ballroom dances. It is often referred to as the “Grandfather of the Latin dances” and its music has an insistent 4/4 beat. The ballroom version derives from Cubanson.
rumba
Possibly the most popular of all Brazilian ballroom dances, both young and old enjoy dancing this dance. It can be performed solo, such as during the Carnival in Rio de Janiero, or with a partner socially.
samba
is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dances. This sensual dance originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 19th century. The style used in competitions today is different than Argentinian styles.
tango
is one of the smoothest of ballroom dances. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise and fall. The dance is so graceful and elegant that dancers appear to glide around the floor with almost no effort.
waltz
