| When you consider ballroom dancing, you probably | | | | on the move on the dance floor. Elvis Presley's |
| consider slow music being played by a violin. Hundreds | | | | "Hound Dog" is a great example for the jive, as is the |
| of years ago, your options would have been very | | | | obvious song, "Born to Hand Jive". Any song that |
| accurate. Ballroom dancing was originally carried out to | | | | follows this kind of tempo is suitable for the jive. |
| acoustic guitars, violins, and cellos. This type of music | | | | The quickstep is a compounding of the swing and the |
| was proper at the time, as most ballroom dances | | | | jive. The steps are very quick and movements must |
| were slow and very precise. However, as time | | | | be fast and concise. This dance is usually best carried |
| passed and ballroom dancing gained popularity, the | | | | out to instrumental music. two melodies most |
| music changed right along with the dances. | | | | commonly employed for the quickstep are "Big |
| Gone are the days of the mellow acoustic strings; | | | | Band", "Flash", and "Spoonful of Sugar". These songs |
| these days, a variety of music is made use of in | | | | have a cheery and upbeat tempo and have a 1940's |
| ballroom dancing. The music depends stringently on | | | | dance club appeal. |
| the kind of dance being executed. In ballroom | | | | The foxtrot is one of the most popular ballroom |
| dancing, there are over ten traditional dances with | | | | dances, although it is in addition one of the most |
| many more variations, so obviously the music will | | | | tough to learn. The foxtrot is a very smooth dance |
| differ for each one. Here is a probe at some | | | | with fluid movements, and the movements are "slow, |
| examples of music and sound tracks suitable for each | | | | quick, quick, slow". This dance is thought of as elite |
| dance style. | | | | and one of the most formal, so choosing music can |
| The paso doble is a Spanish dance that demonstrates | | | | be quite a challenge. Take into consideration that the |
| the bullfighter's bravery and agility. Often, the woman | | | | music should not be very fast, but should follow in |
| represents the matador's cape. The paso doble is a | | | | addition to the steps. Berlin's "Take My Breath Away" |
| very intense and dramatic dance, so the music | | | | and Shakira's "Underneath Your Clothes" are excellent |
| selected should fit the scene. Virtually all of the time, | | | | selections for the foxtrot. |
| the music for this particular dance is instrumental, but | | | | Although not the last of the ballroom dances, the cha |
| fast-paced with a dramatic appeal. The Spanish | | | | cha is a very lively and even flirty style of dance. It is |
| culture should be retained mind, so choose music with | | | | also high-speed and combines a large number of hip |
| horns, maracas, and acoustic guitars. | | | | action with quick footsteps. This dance is one of the |
| The jive is a fun and upbeat dance that allows the | | | | easier styles of ballroom dance when it comes to |
| dancers to state their careless personality. The | | | | choosing music. Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever" and |
| moves are quick with lots of fast kicks and spinning | | | | Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" are ideal songs for |
| or twirling of the woman. A good number of the jive | | | | dancing the cha cha. |
| is performed in a stationery place and doesn't involve | | | | |