Quickstep
The movement of the dance is fast and
powerfully flowing and sprinkled with
syncopations.
Originated: New York City
time signature: 4/4
Tango
means “dance party” a Spanish term wherein
Spanish people used to describe as a loud
gatherings of gypsy or slaves where there was
dancing or party involves.
Originated: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cha cha
is danced in a steady yet energetic rhythm to
authentic Cuban music, Latin Rock or Latin
Pop.
Originated : Cuba
Time Signature : 4/4
Waltz
German term "Walzen" to turn
- combination of ballroom and Folkdance
- Usually dance by couple
- Symbolizes Father and Son
Established in 1830
Starts in 1700's
Inventors: Johann Strauss & Joseph Lanner
Originated: Vienna, Austria (Europe)
Time signature: 3/4
Swing
is the basic rhythm of jazz
discovered by: african american community
lindy hop
also known as the jitterbug and is said to be
the original form of swing dance
Samba
a type of social dance with african roots
origin:brazil
time signiture: 2/4
Jive
Latin-Dancing
Originated from US; from African American
Popularized by Cab Calloway (1943)
"Jive" expression denoting "glib" or "foolish
talk"
1968- adopted as 5th latin dance in
international competition
1990s to present -very hoppy and boopy
(lifting of knees, bending or rocking of hips
often occur)
Foxtrot
"Slow to quick” dance
Invented by Harry Fox 4/4
Time signature
3 styles of slow foxtrot
American continuity style
American social style
International style
Paso Doble
Meaning and Origin:
Means “double step” in Spanish refers to a
style of ballroom dancing included in Dance
sport categories that began in the 16th century
in the country of France
Time signature 2/4
Mambo
Is a Cuban musical form and dance style.
The word mambo means conversation with
the gods
The mambo is attributed to Perez Prado who
introduced it at La Tropicana nightclub
in Havana in 1943.
Teachers agree that this is one of the most
difficult of dances.
Polka
Polka originated as a Czech peasant dance.
Anna Slezak invented the steps one day for
her own amusement.
The word “pulka” is derived from the Czech
phrase for “half-step,”
First introduced to Prague ballrooms in 1835,
and to Paris ballrooms in 1840.
It has a 2/4 beat
Rumba
The word "rumba" comes from the verb
"rumbear" which means going to parties,
dancing, and having a good time.
There are two sources of the dances: one
Spanish and the other African.
The music in rumba is usually in an even 4/4
time signature.
It borrows some of our favorite steps from
salsa such as cross-body leads and shoulder
checks.