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Paso Doble

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Characteristics: March-like and dramatic, Flamenco-like qualities, Strong poses Timing: 2/4 or 6/8, Quick-Quick-Slow

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West Coast Swing

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Characteristics: Slotted dance, Improvisational, Smooth and sophisticated Timing: 4/4, Walk-Walk, Triple step, Triple step

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Bachata

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Characteristics: Sensual and romantic, Close connection, Side-to-side movements Timing: 4/4, Side, Close, Side, Tap

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Foxtrot

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Characteristics: Smooth and progressive, Long walking movements, Continuous flow Timing: 4/4, Slow-Slow-Quick-Quick

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Samba

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Characteristics: Bounce and rhythmical movement, Party dance, Rolling hip action Timing: 2/4, Quick-Quick-Slow

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Tango

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Characteristics: Staccato movements, Dramatic poses, Closed position Timing: 2/4 or 4/4, Quick-Quick-Slow

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Rumba

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Characteristics: Sensual and romantic, Figure-eight hip action, Spot turns Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick

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Mambo

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Characteristics: Cuban motion, Sharp quick steps, Influenced by Jazz Timing: 4/4, Quick-Quick-Slow

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Polka

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Characteristics: Fast tempo, Lively and joyful, Hopping steps Timing: 2/4, One-and-Two, One-and-Two

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Jive

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Characteristics: Lively and bouncy, Kick and flick actions, African-American influences Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick or Quick-Quick-Slow

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Argentine Tango

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Characteristics: Intimate and passionate, Improvised and versatile, Close embrace Timing: Irregular, follows the music closely

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Peabody

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Characteristics: Fast-paced, Light and uplifting, Skipped steps Timing: 4/4, Quick step timing with a trotting rhythm

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Quickstep

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Characteristics: Fast and light, Lots of locks and chasses, Fast tempo Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick, Slow-Quick-Quick

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Merengue

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Characteristics: Simple marching steps, Hip movement, Continuous lateral motion Timing: 2/4, Step to every beat

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Bolero

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Characteristics: Slow tempo, Romantic and expressive, Controlled movements Timing: 4/4, Slow-Quick-Quick

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East Coast Swing

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Characteristics: Upbeat and energetic, Jitterbug roots, Includes turns and spins Timing: 4/4, Triple step, Triple step, Rock step

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Viennese Waltz

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Characteristics: Continuous turns, Swift and rotational, 3/4 time Timing: 1-2-3, 1-2-3 with a faster tempo than Waltz

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Waltz

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Characteristics: Elegant and Graceful, 3/4 time, Rise and Fall Timing: 1-2-3, 1-2-3

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Cha-Cha

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Characteristics: Playful and flirtatious, Cuban motion, Chasse steps Timing: 4/4, One, Two, Cha-Cha-Cha

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Zouk

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Characteristics: Fluid and rhythmic, Close connection, Wavelike motion Timing: 4/4, Quick-Quick-Slow

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