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International Ballroom Dances
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Viennese Waltz
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.
Samba
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.
Paso Doble
Originated in France but based on Spanish bullfight. Basic movements mimic the matador with strong marches and dramatic poses.
Foxtrot
Originated in the USA. The basic step pattern combines slow steps and quick steps, often summarized as slow-slow-quick-quick.
Waltz
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.
Quickstep
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.
Cha-Cha
Originated in Cuba. Basic step consists of a triple step (cha-cha-cha) followed by two rock steps.
Rumba
Cuban origin. Characterized by a basic pattern of step-side-together-side, with emphasis on hip movements (Cuban motion).
Tango
Originated in Argentina. Basic steps consist of a slow-slow-quick-quick-slow pattern, with a characteristic staccato movement.
Jive
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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