BALLROOM

DANCING
 BALLROOM DANCING
Ballroom dancing began in the
18th and 19th centuries in Europe
when kings and queens were
entertained by dancing
performances, but it became
popular with the masses in the
early 1900s.
 BALLROOM DANCING
Originated from the Latin word
“BALLARE” which means “TO
DANCE”
Applies to any one of several
dances in which two individuals,
a “leader” and a “follower”,
dance with physical contact.
 BALLROOM DANCING
A form of social dancing whose
primary purpose is for recreation
and entertainment.
People nowadays do ballroom
dancing as a form of exercise or
personal enjoyment.
 BALLROOM DANCING
Also known as “Partner
Dancing”
DANCE SPORT (or
Competitive Dancing) helped
revive interest in ballroom
dancing.
 BALLROOM DANCING
19th century – Ballroom
Dancing became an integral
part of Physical Education in
American public and in
private schools.
 BALLROOM DANCING
A form of social dancing whose
primary purpose is for recreation
and entertainment.
People nowadays do ballroom
dancing as a form of exercise or
personal enjoyment.
Ballroom dance is a
set of partner dance,
which are enjoyed both
socially and competitively
around the world.
Because of its performance
and entertainment aspects,
ballroom dance is also
widely enjoyed on stage,
film, and television.
 There are many different types of
ballroom dancing, with the main two
being Smooth style and Latin/Rhythm
style.
The smooth style dances
are performed with the
couple dancing over the
entire dance floor. This
type of dancing includes
the Quickstep, Viennese
Waltz, the Tango, the
Waltz, and the Foxtrot.
 The energetic Latin style of dance
usually keeps the couple in one spot
on the dance floor. This style includes
the Rumba, Cha Cha, the Swing,
Disco, and the Samba
 TYPES OF
BALLROOM DANCES
 WALTZ
From the German word
“WALZEN”, which means
“to roll” or “to turn”.
First popularized in
Vienna, Austria
 WALTZ
Popularly known as the
“WELLER” or “SPINNER”.
It is performed fashionably
by couples or partners in fast
sliding or gliding movements.
 WALTZ
It was the first time men
and women were seen
holding each other “so
closely that their faces
touched” (Montaigne,1580)
 WALTZ
It is danced in CLOSED-
HOLD POSITION
Romantic melodies are in
3
4 time.
 WALTZ
It is characterized by
its graceful
movements and
gracious turning.
 CHA CHA CHA
A Latin dance which
originated in Cuba.
It is a fun, flirtatious and
energetic dance with lots of
hip movements and fancy
foot work.
 CHA CHA CHA
It is actually derived from
Mambo.
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Dance in time.
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“slow-slow-quick-quick-
slow”/ “2-3-4 and 1”
 TANGO
“BAILE CON CORTE” – to
dance with many dramatic
or artistic poses.
First performed as a solo
dance by a woman in 19 th

century.
 TANGO
“Andalusian Tango” – use
of castanets.
At first, it was considered
immoral.
 TANGO
Originated within the
lower classes of the”Barrio
de la Ranas” (Buenos
Aires).
Popularized in New York during
1910-1911
 TANGO
Styles:
1. ARGENTINE TANGO –
Close Embrace where the
lead and follow connected
chest- to-chest.
 TANGO
Styles:
2. INTERNATIONAL TANGO
– connected in upper thigh or
hip area.
3. AMERICAN TANGO –
combination of Argentine and
International Tango
 TANGO
OPEN EMBRACE:
where lead and
follow have space
between their bodies.
 JIVE
Also known in recent years
as “Swing”, is a lively,
energetic dance combining
quick footwork and graceful
arm movements with swirls
and dips.
 JIVE
One evening in 1927,
SHORTZ GEORGE
SNOWDEN named it
“LINDY HOP”.
Mid-1930s, it was
renamed “JITTERBUG”.
 JIVE
LAURÉ HAILE
1940s, made the first
documentation of the
dance and named it
“WESTERN SWING”
 THE SWING

• Swing dances can be performed in

a variety of ways. They include
such dances as the Lindy Hop,
Jitterbug, and Boogie Woogie. The
origin dates back to the 1920s and
1930s. These dances are
performed by using jumps, kicks,
and energetic moves.
4. Mambo

The Mambo is one of the most

sensual and emotional Latin
American ballroom dances. Swaying
hip movements, facial expressions,
arm movements and holds all add to
the sensuality of the dance.
5. Paso Doble

The Paso Doble is one of the liveliest

ballroom dances, originating in
southern France. It is modeled after
the sound, drama, and movement of
the Spanish bullfight.
6.Rumba

The Rumba is considered by many to be

the most romantic and sensual of all
Latin ballroom dances. It is often
referred to as the "Grandfather of the
Latin dances."
7. Samba

Possibly the most popular of all

Brazilian ballroom dances, the Samba
is popular with young people as well
as older generations. The Samba can
be performed solo or with a partner.
THANKS!
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GRADING