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International Ballroom Dances
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Jive
Originated in the USA. Basic pattern includes a mix of American Swing and Jitterbug, characterized by various kicks, flicks, and chassé steps.
Tango
Originated in Argentina. Basic steps consist of a slow-slow-quick-quick-slow pattern, with a characteristic staccato movement.
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.
Cha-Cha
Originated in Cuba. Basic step consists of a triple step (cha-cha-cha) followed by two rock steps.
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.
Foxtrot
Originated in the USA. The basic step pattern combines slow steps and quick steps, often summarized as slow-slow-quick-quick.
Rumba
Cuban origin. Characterized by a basic pattern of step-side-together-side, with emphasis on hip movements (Cuban motion).
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.
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.
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