While historically ballroom dance may refer to any form of formal social dancing as recreation, with the eminence of dance sport in modern times the term has become much narrower in scope, usually referring specifically to the International Standard and International Latin style dances (see dance categories below). In the United States, two additional variations: “American Smooth” and “American Rhythm” have also been popularized and are commonly recognized as styles of “ballroom dance”.
In the early 20th century, the on-screen dance pairing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers greatly influenced ballroom dancing in the USA. Although both actors had separate projects and careers, they are associated for their filmed dance sequences together, which included portrayals of early 20th century dancers Vernon and Irene Castle and have reached iconic status.
If you have never danced before, beginner ballroom dance classes will teach you some of the basic steps in the most popular dances, like the Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and Salsa. You will gain confidence and feel comfortable on the dance floor at social occasions. Perhaps there is a dance you have always wanted to learn like the passionate Tango or the seductive Rumba.
The advantage of learning different styles of ballroom dance is that you can pick the one that suits your mood. Each dance has a character to it: Cha-cha is playful, Rumba is sensual, Tango is passionate, and the Viennese Waltz is elegant. Because most music uses the same basic structures, you can use your dancing skills for more than just weddings. If you go to a club and there’s techno music you can dance a Samba if it’s in two or a Cha-cha if it’s in four.
As a rule ballroom dancers don’t say no when you ask them to dance. And remember: ballroom etiquette precludes dancing more than two dances in a row with the same person. It is especially crude and disrespectful to exploit the physical closeness of ballroom dancing in any way that would cause your partner discomfort. Even when the dance partners are a long term loving couple, ballroom dance requires a certain savoir faire, a style that is based on both dancers utilizing good posture, maintaining careful balance, and attending to the music and to the other dancers on the floor.
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