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International Style competition dances - The International Style is the “English” form of partner
dancing. This style is typically learned after you have a base knowledge of the American Style. It most
often is used competitively, but many people enjoy dancing this style socially as well.
Standard
Waltz: 28 bars per minute, 3/4 time, also known as Slow Waltz or English Waltz depending on locality
Viennese Waltz: 60 bars per minute, 3/4 time. On the European continent, the Viennese waltz is known
simply as waltz, while the waltz is recognized as English waltz or Slow Waltz.
Latin
American Style competition dances (only in the U.S. & Canada) - American Style is the most popular
and common style to dance socially. However it is a great style for competitive dancing as well.
Smooth
Waltz: 28–30 bars per minute 30–32 bars per minute for Bronze
Tango: 30 bars per minute 30–32 bars per minute for Bronze
Foxtrot: 30 bars per minute 32–34 bars per minute for Bronze
Viennese Waltz: 53–54 bars per minute 54 bars per minute for Bronze
Rhythm
Rumba: 30–32 bars per minute 32–36 bars per minute for Bronze
East Coast Swing: 36 bars per minute 34–36 bars per minute for Bronze
Bolero: 24 bars per minute 24–26 bars per minute for Bronze
Mambo: 47 bars per minute 48–51 bars per minute for Bronze
Although American style smooth and international style standard (formerly `modern') are taught very
differently, the styles are very similar. The most obvious difference is that int'l standard includes
quickstep, which is not part of American smooth. The other major difference is that int'l style permits
figures in closed position only, while American style allows open positions and even solo actions. Beyond
that, the main differences between the two styles are in emphasis rather than result.
Compared to smooth/standard, rhythm/Latin has relatively little overlap. While each category has cha
cha, rumba and a swing dance, int'l has samba and paso doble, while American has bolero -- another,
slower rumba dance -- and mambo. The rumba dances are dissimilar, even in their basic counts, with
steps on counts 1, 3, 4 for American and 2, 3, 4 for int'l. Most importantly, the hip motion differs: in
American style, one steps onto a bent leg; in int'l style, onto a straight leg. [Henry Neeman]