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Paso Doble
Characteristics: March-like and dramatic, Flamenco-like qualities, Strong poses Timing: 2/4 or 6/8, Quick-Quick-Slow
West Coast Swing
Characteristics: Slotted dance, Improvisational, Smooth and sophisticated Timing: 4/4, Walk-Walk, Triple step, Triple step
Bachata
Characteristics: Sensual and romantic, Close connection, Side-to-side movements Timing: 4/4, Side, Close, Side, Tap
Foxtrot
Characteristics: Smooth and progressive, Long walking movements, Continuous flow Timing: 4/4, Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick
Samba
Characteristics: Bounce and rhythmical movement, Party dance, Rolling hip action Timing: 2/4, Quick-Quick-Slow
Tango
Characteristics: Staccato movements, Dramatic poses, Closed position Timing: 2/4 or 4/4, Quick-Quick-Slow
Rumba
Characteristics: Sensual and romantic, Figure-eight hip action, Spot turns Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick
Mambo
Characteristics: Cuban motion, Sharp quick steps, Influenced by Jazz Timing: 4/4, Quick-Quick-Slow
Polka
Characteristics: Fast tempo, Lively and joyful, Hopping steps Timing: 2/4, One-and-Two, One-and-Two
Jive
Characteristics: Lively and bouncy, Kick and flick actions, African-American influences Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick or Quick-Quick-Slow
Argentine Tango
Characteristics: Intimate and passionate, Improvised and versatile, Close embrace Timing: Irregular, follows the music closely
Peabody
Characteristics: Fast-paced, Light and uplifting, Skipped steps Timing: 4/4, Quick step timing with a trotting rhythm
Quickstep
Characteristics: Fast and light, Lots of locks and chasses, Fast tempo Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick, Slow-Quick-Quick
Merengue
Characteristics: Simple marching steps, Hip movement, Continuous lateral motion Timing: 2/4, Step to every beat
Bolero
Characteristics: Slow tempo, Romantic and expressive, Controlled movements Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick
East Coast Swing
Characteristics: Upbeat and energetic, Jitterbug roots, Includes turns and spins Timing: 4/4, Triple step, Triple step, Rock step
Viennese Waltz
Characteristics: Continuous turns, Swift and rotational, 3/4 time Timing: 1-2-3, 1-2-3 with a faster tempo than Waltz
Waltz
Characteristics: Elegant and Graceful, 3/4 time, Rise and Fall Timing: 1-2-3, 1-2-3
Cha-Cha
Characteristics: Playful and flirtatious, Cuban motion, Chasse steps Timing: 4/4, One, Two, Cha-Cha-Cha
Zouk
Characteristics: Fluid and rhythmic, Close connection, Wavelike motion Timing: 4/4, Quick-Quick-Slow
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