DanceSport

What do you think

is the difference
between
DanceSport and
Ballroom Dancing?
What is Dancesport?
• Dancesport denotes competitive
ballroom dancing.
• is the activity that combines
sport and dance, and that allows
the participants to improve
physical fitness and mental well-
being, to form social
relationships and to obtain
results in competition at all
levels.
• Everybody is capable of
moving to music! Dance
transgresses the barriers of
age, gender and culture.
Dance is part of the fabric of
every society. As millions
around the globe move to
the rhythms of their choice,
they perform one of the
most universal sporting
gestures too.
Dance Sport is...
• Healthy, for the body as well as the
mind;
• Inexpensive, therefore of universal
appeal,
• Gender-blind, therefore uniquely
sociable,
• Ageless and therefore …
• SPORT FOR ALL!
Is dance sport a sport?
• So, clearly, there is a question in
people's minds about
whether dance is a sport or an art.
Dance is a sport because it has the
same components as any other
sport. To be able to dance well,
one needs to be flexible, strong,
have stamina, have endurance
and most importantly have a love
for what they do.
International governing organizations
• The World Dance Council (WDC) is a
registered limited company, and the legal
successor to the International Council of
Ballroom Dancing (ICBD), which was formed in
1950 in Edinburgh.
• The World DanceSport Federation
(WDSF), formerly the International
DanceSport Federation (IDSF), is the
international governing body of dancesport,
as recognized by the International Olympic
Committee (IOC). Founded in 1957 as the
International Council of Amateur Dancers
(ICAD), it took up the name IDSF in 1990. In
2011 it was renamed to WDSF to emphasize
the global character of the organization.
History of Dancesport
• Dance turned into genuine sport at the
beginning of the 20th century, when French
entrepreneur Camille de Rhynal and a group
of superb dancers added the competitive to
the social, and when they converted
ballrooms into the venue for their contests.
• The first unofficial world championship took
place in 1909, and the first formation team
was presented in 1932 by Olive Ripman at
the Astoria Ballroom, London. Dancesport
was first broadcast on TV in 1960.
• The World DanceSport Federation coined the
term "DanceSport" in the early 1980s. While
the Sport in the composite aspires to be
consistent with the generally accepted
definitions, Dance is to remain the
distinguishing artistic mark.
• For some of the styles, DanceSport takes pride
in upholding some of the traditions and
panache of what was previously known as
competitive ballroom dancing. But it has long
abandoned the latter's narrow confines. Today,
the most diverse dance styles that have
adopted a sports-based culture, and that have
established bona fide competition structures,
fall under the genus name.
Dance Styles
• Five Latin and five Standard
dances are at the origins of
DanceSport. Each of these dances is
performed to the prescribed music
and tempo by couples demonstrating
not only proper technique but also
poise, power, floor craft and other
criteria that reflect the quality of their
dancing.
Standard
Dances
Standard Dances
• the “smooth dances”. Standard dances are
distinctive in that it emphasizes remaining
in a closed dance position.

• The five Standard dances are the Waltz,

Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and
Quickstep. Somewhat more formal than
their Latin counterparts - and not just in
terms of the athletes' attire - they are
generally danced in a closed position of
the partners.
Waltz
• Considered the mother of present day dances,
the Waltz began in southern Germany in the 17th
century. The popularity of the Waltz dance grew
with the music of Johann Strauss and eventually
blossomed in the 20th century. It is the basis for
many dances and is popular today all over the
world. The basic components of Waltz are
walking steps and side steps. "Rise and Fall" and
"Body Sway" are some of the styling
characteristics which make the simplest Waltz
steps and patterns elegant and beautiful.
• A sentimental and romantic dance, it is
characterized by soft and round movements and
Standard its swing and flow.
Viennese Waltz
• The Waltz developed in Central Europe from the
Austrian dance known as the Landler. The fast
whirling of partners held as if in an embrace
shocked polite society. The music of Johann
Strauss and the famous ballrooms of Vienna
popularized the faster version known as the
Viennese Waltz.
• Sweeping turns that gracefully move around the
floor characterize this dance. The Viennese
Waltz is known for its rotational movement,
which is simple and elegant. There should be no
foot rise on the inner turns. Rotating and
swinging spatial movements.
Standard
GAUCHOS Tango
• The gauchos of Argentina wore chaps that
hardened from the foam and sweat of the horse's
body, causing them to walk with flexed knees. Of
a night they would go to crowded night clubs and
ask ladies of the night to dance but since the
gaucho hadn't showered, the lady would dance in
the crook of the man's right arm, holding her
head back. Her right hand was held low on his
left hip, close to his pocket, looking for a payment
for dancing with him.
• No rise and fall in the steps. This should be a
very level, flat dance. The legs are therefore
always slightly flexed (i.e. the knees should be
Standard slightly bent at all times).
Slow Foxtrot
• During the summer of 1914, actor Harry Fox was
appearing in shows in New York with Yansci Dolly, in an
act of Hammerstein's. Soon people at the Jardin de
Danse on the roof of the New York Theatre began
copying the act that Harry was putting on downstairs,
leading them to refer to the dance as "Fox's Trot." The
foxtrot is a very smooth dance and there should be no
jerkiness. It is a dance with many continuously forward
or backward moving patterns which are straight and well
aligned on the competition floor. It is called the Rolls
Royce of the standard dancing styles because the
smoothness that is required.
• The timing is very important. It should be: slow, quick,
quick, slow. The dancers should drive off on the slow
and let the quicks take care of themselves. This makes it
a very difficult dance.
Standard
Quickstep
• During the 1920s, many bands played the
Quickstep too fast and some couples couldn't
keep up. Over time, a faster version was born,
absorbing extra elements of ragtime such as the
Charleston. This led to the creation of what we
today call the Quickstep.
• This is a light, bright, twinkling and happy dance
with tricky footwork. Quite sporty in its delivery
as it is very springy and fast paced. The basic
feel is slow, quick, quick, slow, quick, quick. The
majority of the slow should be taken on the heel;
the majority of the quick should be taken on the
toe.
Standard
Latin
Dances
Latin Dances
• the “rhythm dances”. Latin dances are
distinctive in that the hip action is
achieved after stepping onto a “straight
leg.”
• The five Latin dances are the Samba,
Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and
Jive. With their heritage in Latin
American (Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha,
Rumba), Hispanic (Paso Doble) and
American (Jive) cultures, they each have
their distinguishing traits but match in
expressiveness, intensity and energy.
Samba
• The Samba is an all-out party dance with origins
from Brazil's Rio Carnival. It is made up of many
different South American dances incorporated
into one. It is very rhythmical with lots of hip
action.

• Walking Samba steps and side steps are the

basic components of this dance. The major
characteristic of the Samba is the vertical bounce
action. Steps are taken using the ball of the foot.
The accomplished dancer is made to look
effortless and carefree with knee action, body
sway and "pendulum motion."
Latin Dances
Cha-Cha-Cha
• The Cha Cha Cha, also called the
Cha Cha, is a Cuban-born dance,
similar to the Mambo in style.
However, after the basic movement
of stepping forward or backward
and shifting weight between feet,
the Cha Cha Cha adds a quick set of
three steps. This gives the dance its
name since many dancers count
out these steps as "cha cha cha."
Latin Dances
Rumba
• The Rumba has its roots in the Cuban
son. The Rumba consists of two quick
steps and then a third slower step that
takes two beats to execute. Dancers use
a box-like pattern to guide their
movements.
• Though dancers originally danced the
Rumba with quick steps, ballroom
Rumba dancing (Latin dancing most
often seen in competitions) has
emphasized slow, romantic steps with a
Latin Dancesfocus on hip movements.
Paso Doble
• The Paso Doble on the competition floor should
create a Spanish Bull Fighting atmosphere. The
Paso Doble is the dance for the Man, which allows
him to fill the "Space" with strong three-dimensional
shapes and movements danced with "Pride and
Dignity."
• The woman's role varies depending on the
interpretation of the dance. The woman can take
the role of the matador's cape, the bull or even the
matador at different times within the dance.
Characteristics of the Paso Doble are the "Marching"
flavor given to the steps and the cape movements
creating the required tension between both dancers.
It is one of the only dances that is danced only in
the ballroom world and is one of the most dramatic
Latin Dances of the dances.
Jive
• Jive is a rhythmical and swinging dance which
was influenced by the Boogie, Rock & Roll,
African/American Swing and the Lindy hop. The
roots of the Jive are in New York's Harlem.
• It is one of the fastest dances and should show
lots of kicks and flicks and twirling of the
woman. Although on first impression it might
look like the feet are all over the place in every
direction, the feet/legs should actually be under
the body and the knees should always be close
together. Jive doesn't move around the dance
floor like other dances.

Latin Dances
WDSF WDC
WDSF WDC
Dancing Dancing
Name Tempo Tempo
Time Time
(MPM) (MPM)
(seconds) (seconds)
Cha-Cha 30–32 30 90–120 90–120
Samba 50–52 48 90–120 90–120
Rumba 25-27 22 90–120 90–120
Paso Doble 60-62 56 90–120 90–120
Jive 42-44 42 90–120 90–120

Latin Dances
END OF SLIDES.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. It is an activity that combines sport and dance,

and that allows the participants to improve
physical fitness and mental well-being, to form
social relationships and to obtain results in
competition at all levels.
2. It was formerly the International DanceSport
Federation (IDSF), it is the international governing
body of dancesport.
3. What is the dancing time in Dancesport?
4-5. What are the 2 main styles in Dancesport?
Classify the following dances below. Tell whether it is a
STANDARD OR LATIN DANCE.

6. Samba
7. Slow Foxtrot
8. Tango
9. Jive
10. Waltz
11. Rumba
12. Viennese Waltz
13. Cha Cha Cha
14. Quick Step
15. Paso Doble
IDENTIFICATION: Give what is asked.
1. It is also known as “ smooth dances”.
2. Considered as the mother of present dance.
3. This style of dance is known for its rotational movement,
which is simple and elegant
4. What dance style characterized by a very smooth dance
and there should be no jerkiness?
5. This is a light, bright, twinkling and happy dance with
tricky footwork.
6. It is also known as “rhythm dances”.
7. It is very rhythmical with lots of hip action.
8. It is one of the fastest dances and should show lots of
kicks and flicks and twirling of the woman.
9. This is one of the most dramatic dance.
10.It has emphasized slow, romantic steps with a focus on
hip movements.
11. It is an activity that combines sport and
dance, and that allows the participants to
improve physical fitness and mental well-being,
to form social relationships and to obtain results
in competition at all levels.
12. It was formerly the International DanceSport
Federation (IDSF), it is the international
governing body of dancesport.
13. What is the dancing time in Dancesport?
14-15What are the 2 main styles in Dancesport?
KEY TO CORRECTION
1. Standard Dances
2. Watlz
3. Viennese Waltz
4. Slow Foxtrot
5. Quick Step
6. Latin Dances
7. Samba
8. Jive
9. Paso Doble
10.Rumba
11.Dancesport
12.The World DanceSport Federation
13.90-120 seconds
14-15. Latin Dances and Standard Dances
MUSIC FOR SAMBA
MUSIC FOR CHA CHA CHA
MUSIC FOR RUMBA
MUSIC FOR PASO DOBLE
EXERCISE
MUSIC FOR JIVE