BALLROOM

DANCING

BALLROOM DANCING

Ballroom dancing began in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe when kings and

queens were entertained by dancing performances, but it

became popular with the masses in the early 1900s.

BALLROOM DANCINGOriginated from the Latin word “BALLARE” which means “TO DANCE”

Applies to any one of several dances in which two individuals, a “leader” and a “follower”, dance with physical contact.

BALLROOM DANCINGA form of social dancing whose primary purpose is for recreation and entertainment.

People nowadays do ballroom dancing as a form of exercise or personal enjoyment.

BALLROOM DANCING

Also known as “Partner Dancing”

DANCE SPORT (or Competitive Dancing) helped revive interest in ballroom dancing.

BALLROOM DANCING

19th century – Ballroom Dancing became an integral part of Physical Education in American public and in private schools.

BALLROOM DANCINGA form of social dancing whose primary purpose is for recreation and entertainment.

People nowadays do ballroom dancing as a form of exercise or personal enjoyment.

TYPES OF BALLROOM DANCES

WALTZ

From the German word “WALZEN”, which means “to roll” or “to turn”.

First popularized in Vienna, Austria

WALTZ

Popularly known as the “WELLER” or “SPINNER”.

It is performed fashionably by couples or partners in fast sliding or gliding movements.

WALTZ

It was the first time men and women were seen holding each other “so closely that their faces touched” (Montaigne,1580)

WALTZ

It is danced in CLOSED-HOLD POSITION

Romantic melodies are in

time.

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WALTZ

It is characterized by its graceful movements and gracious turning.

CHA CHA CHA

A Latin dance which originated in Cuba.

It is a fun, flirtatious and energetic dance with lots of hip movements and fancy foot work.

CHA CHA CHA

It is actually derived from Mambo.

Dance in time.“slow-slow-quick-quick-slow”/ “2-3-4 and 1”

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TANGO“BAILE CON CORTE” – to dance with many dramatic or artistic poses.

First performed as a solo dance by a woman in 19th century.

TANGO“Andalusian Tango” – use of castanets.

At first, it was considered immoral.

TANGOOriginated within the lower classes of the”Barrio de la Ranas” (Buenos Aires).

Popularized in New York during 1910-1911

TANGORUDOLF VALENTINO – made the Tango a hit in 1921.

Dance in time.“slow-slow-quick-quick-slow”

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TANGOStyles:1. ARGENTINE TANGO – Close Embrace where the lead and follow connected chest- to-chest.

TANGOStyles:2. INTERNATIONAL TANGO – connected in upper thigh or hip area.3. AMERICAN TANGO – combination of Argentine and International Tango

TANGOOPEN EMBRACE: where lead and follow have space between their bodies.

JIVEAlso known in recent years as “Swing”, is a lively, energetic dance combining quick footwork and graceful arm movements with swirls and dips.

JIVEOne evening in 1927, SHORTZ GEORGE SNOWDEN named it “LINDY HOP”.

Mid-1930s, it was renamed “JITTERBUG”.

JIVELAURÉ HAILE1940s, made the first documentation of the dance and named it “WESTERN SWING”

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