Pe 2: Ballroom Dancing: TH TH
Pe 2: Ballroom Dancing: TH TH
Pe 2: Ballroom Dancing: TH TH
Ballroom Dancing
A. Standard Style- more on Classic
B. Latin Style- more on seductive
Began in the 18th and 18th centuries on Europe when queens and kings were entertained; became
popular in masses in the 1990’s
Originated from Latin word “ballare” or to dance
Two individuals, leader and follower
Social dancing primary purpose is for recreation and entertainment
Nowadays it became exercise and personal enjoyment
Also known as “partner dancing”
Dance (or Competitive Dancing) help revive interest in ballroom dancing
19th century, ballroom became integral part of P.E in American pub. And priv. school
Types of Ballroom Dances
1.Waltz
From German word “walzen” means to roll or to turn
First Popularized in Vienna, Austria
Known as “Weller” or “spinner”
Performed fashionably by couples or partners in fast sliding and gliding moves
First time to see men and women holding their hands so closely that their faces touch, Montaigne,
1580; Close hold position, romantic melodies, counting 3/4
Characterized by graceful Nd gracious moves
2. Chachacha
Latin dance orig. in Cuba
Fun, flirtatious and energetic with a lot of hip mov. And fancy foot works
Derived from mambo
Dance in 4/4 time; slow-slow-quick-quick 2-3-4 and 1
3. Tango
“Baile con corte” to dance with dramatic or artistic poses
1st performed as solo b women in 19th cent.
“Andalusian Tango” use castanets
1st it considered as immoral
Orig. within the lower classes as the “Barrio de la Ranas” (Buenos Aires)
Popularized in NY during 1910-1911
Rudolf Valentino made Tango a hit in 1921; 4/4
slow-slow-quick-quick- slow
a. Argentine Tango- close embrace where lead follow connected chest to chest
b. International Tango- connected in upper high thigh or hip area
c. American Tango- combination of Argentine and international tango
Open embrace; where lead and follower have space between their bodies
4. Jive
Also known in recent years as “swing” is a lively, energetic dance and combining footwork and
graceful arm movements with swirls and dips
One evening in 1927, SHORTY GEORGE SNOWDEN named it “Lindy Hop”
Mid-1030’s it was “Jitterbug”
Laure’ haile
1940’s made the 1st documentation of the dance and named it “western swing”
5. Foxtrot
Is a ballroom dance that is lots of fun and simple to learn, excellent for the beginner.
Is a smooth dance in which dancers make long flowing movements across the floor.
6. Mambo
Is one of the most sensual and emotional Latin American ballroom dance, swaying hips, facial
expression and arm movements and hold all add to sensuality of dance.
7. Paso Doble
One of liveliest ballroom dance originating on southern France, it is modeled after the sound,
drama and movement of Spanish bullfight
8. Rumba
Is considered by many be the most romantic and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances; referred as
the “Grandfather of Latin dance”
9. Samba
Most popular Brazilian ballroom dances, the samba is a popular with young people as well as
older gen. The samba can be performed solo or with partner.
STANDARD STYLE:
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Paso Doble
LATIN STYLE:
Chachacha
Jive
Mambo
Rumba
Samba