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    Ballroom dancing originated from the Latin word for "to dance" and was originally done by the privileged in large rooms or ballrooms. Over time, boundaries disappeared and it became a hobby for all. Ballroom dancing involves a leader and follower dancing closely together. In the 16th century, early authority on ballroom dance was documented and dances like the minuet and waltz emerged in the following centuries. Ballroom dancing grew in popularity in the US in the early 20th century due to performers like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Ballroom dances are generally categorized as either smooth dances like the waltz and foxtrot or more rhythmic Latin dances like the salsa and rumba. Today competitive ball

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    Ballroom dancing originated from the Latin word for "to dance" and was originally done by the privileged in large rooms or ballrooms. Over time, boundaries disappeared and it became a hobby for all. Ballroom dancing involves a leader and follower dancing closely together. In the 16th century, early authority on ballroom dance was documented and dances like the minuet and waltz emerged in the following centuries. Ballroom dancing grew in popularity in the US in the early 20th century due to performers like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Ballroom dances are generally categorized as either smooth dances like the waltz and foxtrot or more rhythmic Latin dances like the salsa and rumba. Today competitive ball

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    Ballroom dancing originated from the Latin word for "to dance" and was originally done by the privileged in large rooms or ballrooms. Over time, boundaries disappeared and it became a hobby for all. Ballroom dancing involves a leader and follower dancing closely together. In the 16th century, early authority on ballroom dance was documented and dances like the minuet and waltz emerged in the following centuries. Ballroom dancing grew in popularity in the US in the early 20th century due to performers like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Ballroom dances are generally categorized as either smooth dances like the waltz and foxtrot or more rhythmic Latin dances like the salsa and rumba. Today competitive ball

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    Ballroom dancing originated from the Latin word for "to dance" and was originally done by the privileged in large rooms or ballrooms. Over time, boundaries disappeared and it became a hobby for all. Ballroom dancing involves a leader and follower dancing closely together. In the 16th century, early authority on ballroom dance was documented and dances like the minuet and waltz emerged in the following centuries. Ballroom dancing grew in popularity in the US in the early 20th century due to performers like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Ballroom dances are generally categorized as either smooth dances like the waltz and foxtrot or more rhythmic Latin dances like the salsa and rumba. Today competitive ball

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    Manligoy, Jane Angel C.

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    History of Ballroom Dance

    “Ballroom dancing” as a term hails from the Latin word “ballare” which, coincidentally, means “to dance.”
    Thus, a ballroom is a room in which to dance. Makes sense, right? Centuries ago, ballroom dancing was
    primarily for the privileged and well-to-do, while the commoners had to make do with folk dancing;
    however, these boundaries have since disappeared, leaving ballroom dancing a fun hobby for everyone.
    Today, ballroom dancing applies to numerous dances in which a “leader” and a “follower” dance together
    in close proximity, usually with some degree of physical contact. This closeness is to permit the leader to
    get the follower to, well, follow along.

    Early Ballroom Dancing

    The first documented authority of early ballroom dancing is Jehan Thoinot’Arbeau’s Orchesographie
    (1588) that discussed 16th-century French social dance. In 1650, Jean-Baptiste Lully introduced the Minuet
    to Paris—a dance that would dominate ballroom until the end of the 18th century. The Waltz came about in
    England in the early 1800s despite initial opposition to the closed dance hold. By 1840, the Polka,
    Mazurka, and Schottische emerged.

    Ballroom Dancing Emerges in the US

    In the early 20th century, ballroom dancing experienced massive popularity in the US with the extremely
    successful dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Even though most of their numbers were
    meticulously choreographed, staged, and oft-rehearsed, they influenced greatly ballroom dancing’s acclaim
    and acceptance.

    Ballroom versus Latin Dances

    Although commonly classified together as “ballroom” dancing, there are notable differences between
    ballroom and Latin dance. The “ballroom” dances are generally “smooth” dances like:

    Waltz
    Foxtrot
    Tango
    Quickstep
    Viennese Waltz

    “Latin” dances are more rhythmic and include:

    Rumba
    Swing/Jive
    Samba
    Cha Cha
    Mambo
    Merengue
    Bolero
    Salsa

    Regardless of their "proper" classification, they are all extremely fun and fairly easy to learn.
    Competitive Ballroom Dancing

    In addition to its wide appeal as a hobby, competitive ballroom dancing has also emerged. Competition
    enables less advanced dancers of different levels to compete against their peers with a professional
    partner/instructor. The fame of television shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can
    Dance highlights the growing trend of competitive ballroom dancing.

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