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International Ballroom Dances

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Viennese Waltz

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Originated in Austria. It consists of a simple repetitive rotation where a couple turns around the floor with steps that include forward and backward movements.

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Samba

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Brazilian origin, but modified for ballroom dancing. Basic ballroom samba step is the 'Samba Basic Movement', which includes a slight bounce and rolling hip action.

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Paso Doble

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Originated in France but based on Spanish bullfight. Basic movements mimic the matador with strong marches and dramatic poses.

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Foxtrot

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Originated in the USA. The basic step pattern combines slow steps and quick steps, often summarized as slow-slow-quick-quick.

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Waltz

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Originated in Germany. Basic step pattern is a simple box step, which includes a step forward or backward, a step to the side, and then a close.

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Quickstep

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Originated in the 1920s from a combination of Foxtrot, Charleston, Shag, Peabody, and One-Step. The basic pattern is characterized by a fast-paced chassé and quarter turns.

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Cha-Cha

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Originated in Cuba. Basic step consists of a triple step (cha-cha-cha) followed by two rock steps.

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Rumba

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Cuban origin. Characterized by a basic pattern of step-side-together-side, with emphasis on hip movements (Cuban motion).

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Tango

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Originated in Argentina. Basic steps consist of a slow-slow-quick-quick-slow pattern, with a characteristic staccato movement.

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Jive

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Originated in the USA. Basic pattern includes a mix of American Swing and Jitterbug, characterized by various kicks, flicks, and chassé steps.

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