BALLROOM

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What is Ballroom Dances?
-Is a set of partner dances which are enjoy both socially and
competitively around the world, mostly because of aspecs. Ballroom
dancing is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. Ballroom
dance may refer, at its widest definition, to almost any recreational dance
with a partner,with the emergence of dance competition (now known as
Dancesport), two principal schools have emerged and the term is used
more narrowly to refer to the dances recognized by those schools.
History Of Ballroom Dance
The history of ballroom dance is a story of music,
culture, social gatherings, and movement, melding
together over time. Whether you are a social
dancer, a competitive ballroom dancer, or
somewhere in between, understanding the origins
of partner dancing can bolster your appreciation for
the activity and let you derive inspiration from its
expansive past.
The history of ballroom dance is massive as massive
as it is diverse. The Mambo, of course, has a much
different background than the Waltz. This blog post
shares just a small selection of dances, and we
encourage you to dive deeper into each style after
you finish reading. If you're looking for more of a
comprehensive guide to ballroom dancing,
Origin Of Ballroom
Dances
The origins of the oldest traditional ballroom dance,
Waltz, first appeared in 16th century Europe. Michel
de Montaigne, a French philosopher, wrote about what
he observed “individuals danced together so closely
that their faces touched." Although initially popular
amongst the lower classes, this 3/4-time dance
eventually spread from the countryside, to the
suburbs, and finally to metropolitan areas.
Types Of Ballroom
Dances
1. WALTZ
2. FOXTROT
3. CHA-CHA-CHA
4. ARGENTINE TANGO
5. PASO DOBLE
6. SAMBA
7. SWING MUSIC
8. VIENNESE WALTZ
9. QUICKSTEP
10.RUMBA
Waltz
The Waltz is a smooth dance that
travels around the line of dance.
Characterized by its “rise and fall”
action, the Waltz includes a step,
slide, and step in 3/4 time. Dancers
should move their shoulders
smoothly, parallel with the floor
instead of up and down. Dancers
must strive to lengthen each step..
History of Waltz
In the 17th century, people danced the waltz in the ballrooms
of the Hapsburg court.
However, turning dances, such as the waltz, had been enjoyed
by peasants in Austria and Bavaria even earlier, and back then,
people danced the waltz to simple peasant yodeling melodies.
In the mid-18th century, people in France enjoyed the
allemande form of the waltz.
People intertwined their arms at the shoulder during this time,
and the close-hold started here.
People enjoyed this dance; by the end of the 18th century, high
society was dancing the waltz.
The waltz was met with criticism as well.
Dancing masters complained that the basic steps were easy to
learn and didn’t require the practice of the minuet and other
court dances.
Others found it immoral with its closer hold and quick turning
moves.
This is How to Dance Waltz
FoxTrot
-The Foxtrot is a smooth and elegant Ballroom dance that was a
favorite of Fred and Ginger Rogers. It’s a versatile dance that can
be danced to many different tempos and variety of music.
Therefore, it’s a popular style to learn for a wedding dance or
social events and dancing parties.
History Of Foxtrot
The dance was premiered in 1914, quickly catching the eye
of the husband and wife duo Vernon and Irene Castle, who
gave the dance its signature grace and style. The origin of
the name of the dance is unclear, although one theory is
that it took its name from its popularizer, the vaudevillian
Harry Fox.[1] Two sources, Vernon Castle and dance teacher
Betty Lee, credit African American dancers as the source of
the foxtrot. Castle saw the dance, which "had been danced
by negroes, to his personal knowledge, for fifteen years, [at]
a certain exclusive colored club.
How To Dance FoxTrot
CHA-CHA-CHA
The Cha Cha is a playful and flirtatious
dance known for it’s vibrant energy.
Although it is traditionally danced to up-
beat music with a Latin or Cuban beat,
today it is common to dance the Cha Cha to
many current styles of music including Top
40, Pop and R&B.
History of CHA-CHA-CHA
The cha-cha dance originated from Cuba and
was originally known as the cha-cha-cha. The
dance gained popularity around the 1950's
and was created from two other dances – the
'mambo' and the 'danzon'. While working with
the charanga group 'Orquesta America' in
Cuba performed at dance halls in
Havana. Enrique Jorrin, a violinist and
composer, realized that most of the crowds
related the danzon-mambo rhythm to a much
slower mambo dance and thus had hardship
adopting the syncopated rhythms.
How to Dance CHA-CHA-
CHA
Argentine Tango
-The Argentine Tango is a beautiful style of dance that
is known for its elegance and sophistication. Argentine
Tango dancing is done all over the world and
throughout the United States. The Argentine Tango
style differs a bit from Ballroom Tango. Ballroom
Tango travels dramatically around the dance floor with
long progressive steps, whereas Argentine Tango is
suited for more intimate spaces and the focus is on
rhythms and connections.
History of
Argentine Tango
in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo,
Uruguay, in the late 19th century. The roots of this dance
lie in African candombe, Cuban habanera as well as
waltzes and polkas.
It was a popular dance among European immigrants, former
slaves and the working and lower classes. It came about
through the nostalgia and melancholy felt by those who
were far from home.
During Argentina’s political struggles with prohibition and
dictatorships, the dance was forced underground where
some say performing it was considered an illegal act. It
later came back to light in the 1980’s and its popularity
soared again before spreading throughout the rest of the
world.
How to Dance
Argentine Tango
Paso Doble
-Pasodoble is a fast-paced Spanish
military march used by infantry
troops. Its speed allowed troops to
give 120 steps per minute. This
military march gave rise recently to a
modern Spanish dance, a musical
genre including both voice and
instruments, and a genre of
instrumental music often played
during bullfight.
History Of Paso Doble
The origin of this form of music is disputed.
-The facts known about it from historical evidence are
that was written as early as the 18th century, since
Spain has pasodoble scores dating back to 1780; that it
was incorporated into comedies and adopted as a
regulatory step for the Spanish infantry; and that the
music was not introduced into bullfights until the 19th
century.
-One hypothesis suggests, based on the etymology of the
name, that it comes from the French "pas-redouble", a
form of speedy march of the French infantry during the
late 18th century.
How to Dance Paso Doble
Samba
The Samba is an energetic and
lively dance that is currently
popular in many parts of the world.
Syncopated rhythms, bouncing
actions, and rolling hip movements
characterize the dance. It may be
danced with or without a partner.
History Of Samba
Samba dance holds a rich and cultural history.
There are a variety of types of samba music and
dancing. While the Ballroom version has grown
popular, originally Samba was a solo dance from
Latin America.

Samba music started in the 19th century and

evolved in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the early
20th century. It became the quintessential music
and dance form of Rio de Janiero’s world famous
carnival. The lively dance moves and rich and
syncopated rhythm have made it a South
American favorite.
How to Dance Samba
Swing
The Swing is a classic dance
that is entertaining, fun, and
versatile. There are many
variations of Swing dancing
styles and some include:
Lindy Hop, Jive, East Coast
Swing, West Coast Swing,
Jitterbug and Charleston.
Although traditionally
performed to big band style
songs, many are Swing
dancing to current pop and
country tunes.
History Of Swing Music
The swing dance was discovered by a black community
during the 1920’s through dancing to contemporary jazz
music. Swing dance was inspired by a revolution of jazz
music that kept audiences dancing and thus music was
known and described as ‘Swing Jazz’ to befit the effect of
the music to its audiences. Soon, the dancing evolved to fit
the music and vice-verca, causing the development of the
name ‘swing dance’ in the mid 1920’s. The dance came in
many styles including the Balboa, Lindy Hop, Lindy
Charleston and Collegiate Shag.
How to Dance Swing Music
Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz is a classic
dance style that is featured in
many romantic movies and
animated films. It is characterized
by sweeping, graceful turns that
rotate quickly around the floor.
Although it shares many
similarities to the slow Waltz, it is
danced at a much faster tempo—
twice the speed of the slow Waltz.
History Of Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz is the oldest form of
ballroom dance. It emerged in the
18th century around 1750. Its precursors
originate back to the 12th century to a dance
of the Middle Ages known as the Round. The
final turn of the dancing couple in the Round
was the highlight of the dance, and this
complete turn became characteristic of the
Viennese Waltz. The ¾ time that makes
Viennese waltz possible dates back at least
as far as 1679 when “Das Lied vom lieben
Augustin” was written.
How to Dance Viennese Waltz
Quick Step
-The Quickstep is an energetic ballroom
dance that has recently gained more
exposure from TV shows like, “Dancing
With the Stars” and “So You Think You
Can Dance.” It is characterized by quick,
lively steps to very fast-paced music.
History Of Quick Step
-There are two pivotal locations that contributed to the
development of Quickstep dancing and it’s place in the United
States today. Its origins go back as far as 19 th century England,
and the dance’s development soared in suburban New York in the
1920s.
-The history developing out of England began in the 1850’s when
the general public commemorated presidents, military
exhibitions, regiments, and heroes with a march known as the
Quickstep. This march merged with the One Step, the Peabody,
the Black Bottom, the Charleston, and Foxtrot dances to create
the Quickstep known today. This English’s Quickstep focused
heavily on smooth steps of the Charleston with the movement
and rhythm of the Foxtrot, although most dancers found the
tempo of the Foxtrot to be too slow.
How to Dance Quick Step
Rumba
The Rumba is considered to be one of
the most beautiful Latin style dances,
earning it’s nickname as “The Dance
of Love.” It is characterized by
swaying hips, a still upper body, and
close partner connections. Although
it is traditionally danced to slow Latin
music, it is now common to dance the
Rumba to current, popular ballads.
Because of this, the Rumba is a
popular style choice for a wedding
dance and slow partner dancing.
History Of Rumba
Taking a look at the history of rumba dancing,
one should know that the word “rumba” is
used to describe different styles of dance. In
one sense of the word, rumba can be used to
encompass a variety of dances relating to
the rumba genre of Afro-Cuban music. Theses
island dances include Son, Danzon, Guagira,
Guaracha, Nangino, Yambu, Colombia, and
Guaguanco. In other contexts, rumba refers
to the ballroom dance that occurs in social
dance and international dance competitions.
This ballroom style of rumba came from a
Cuban rhythm dance called the bolero-son.
The word “rumba” comes from the Spanish
verb “rumbear” which means to go dancing,
party and to have a good time.
How to Dance Rumba
QUIZ
1. Is a set of partner dances which are enjoy
both socially and competitively around the
world, mostly because of aspects.

a. Folk dance
b. Ballroom dance
c. Hip hop dance
2. a playful and flirtatious
dance known for it’s vibrant energy.

a. Waltz dance
b. Cha-cha dance
c. Samba dance
3. is an energetic and lively dance that is
currently popular in many parts of the
world. It may be danced with or without a
partner.
a. Waltz dance
b. Cha-cha dance
c. Samba dance
4. a smooth dance that travels around the
line of dance. Characterized by its “rise and
fall” action,

a. Waltz dance
b. Cha-cha dance
c. Samba dance
5. a French philosopher, wrote about what
he observed “individuals danced together so
closely that their faces touched."

a. Michael de Montaigne
b. Michael de Montain
6-10. Give 5 Types Of
Ballroom Dances