| Gone are those days that ballroom dancing are just | | | | originate in Cuba. It was later modified to a slower |
| for the old and wealthy. Nowadays, dance shows are | | | | dance version popularly known in Cuba as 'Son.' The |
| into ballroom dancing as well as dance sports. Children | | | | American version of the rumba is a modified version |
| are now into this types of dancing hoping to be in | | | | of the 'Son.' Indeed, rumba is one of the most |
| dance sports teams and competitions. This is also a | | | | popular ballroom dances as it also shows great |
| great way to enjoy the reception during wedding | | | | expressions as well as body rhythms. |
| dances and other social events. What is good about | | | | Foxtrot |
| it, there are different types of ballroom dancing that | | | | The foxtrot is said to be the most difficult of all |
| you can learn. | | | | types of ballroom dancing. Over time, foxtrot has |
| If you want to learn ballroom dancing, there are | | | | become divided into the fast and the slow versions. |
| types that are quite slow, thus will enable you to | | | | The term 'slow foxtrot' is also used at times to |
| catch up. Waltz for example is a popular and common | | | | distinguish the slow type of foxtrot from other |
| dance, which can be easily learned. When you | | | | versions. The social foxtrot on the other hand is a |
| eventually master easy types of ballroom dancing, | | | | much easier version to learn. It can also be danced |
| you can then move on to learn the more complex | | | | on social occasions where dance floors are a little |
| and faster ones. | | | | crowded and can be danced in a wide variety of |
| Here are the different types of ballroom dancing you | | | | music. |
| may want to learn. | | | | Paso doble |
| Waltz | | | | Paso doble on the other hand is a lively Spanish |
| If you have been learning the closed dance hold, you | | | | dance that was based on the steps and sounds in a |
| will use that in performing the waltz. This is also | | | | bullfight. The paso doble is also a more |
| easier to learn because it is slower than other types | | | | choreographed type of ballroom dancing which makes |
| of ballroom dances. If you have mastered the | | | | it a type that is often danced for competitions and |
| footwork and the basic step, dancing the waltz | | | | not in social dancing. |
| during your wedding dance would never be a | | | | Jive |
| problem. | | | | The jive is another type which is popularly performed |
| Tango | | | | in competitions. It is one of the lively types of |
| The tango is another type of ballroom dancing and | | | | ballroom dancing that is done quite similarly with the |
| one of the most romantic and passionate dances. If | | | | swing although there are little differences with the |
| you have seen it in the movies, the tango is | | | | rhythms. |
| sometimes associated with guys biting on a | | | | The cha cha and the swing are also other types of |
| long-stem rose as he seduces the woman. Although | | | | ballroom dancing performed socially or in some |
| this type originated in Argentina, it has now evolved | | | | competitions. If you are ready to learn dancing, you |
| into American style tango to Uruguayan tango and | | | | can actually choose from the easier ones like the cha |
| European influences. | | | | cha, the swing, the waltz or the tango. These types |
| Rumba | | | | will help you learn the basics and the rhythm then |
| Rumba is another ballroom dance that was said to | | | | you can move to faster ones. |