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• 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.
• Originated 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
• A 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.
• Also known as "Partner Dancing"
• ❖DANCE SPORT (or Competitive Dancing) helped revive interest in ballroom dancing.
• WALTZ ◆From the German word “WALZEN”, which means "to roll" or "to turn".
• ❖First popularized in Vienna, Austria
• Popularly known as the "WELLER" or "SPINNER".
• It is performed fashionably by couples or partners in fast sliding or gliding movements.
• It was the first time men and women were seen holding each other "so closely that their faces touched" (Montaigne, 1580)
• It is danced in CLOSED-HOLD POSITION
• Romantic melodies are in time
• WALTZ It is characterized by its graceful movements and gracious turning.
• In the WALTZ, the man leads while the woman follows.
• The Waltz has three steps to one measure (3/4) with emphasis on the second step.
• The WALTZ originated from Germany around 1740.
• The word Waltz comes from the German word Walzen which means to roll or turn.
• The TANGO originated from Argentina around 1920.
• The Tango is characterized by its dramatic music and passionate dance style.
• The Tango is usually performed in an open position but can also be done in closed hold.
• The TANGO was created in Argentina during the late 1800's.
• The Tango is usually performed in OPEN HOLD position.
• The WALTZ was originally danced as a couple dance but later became popular among ballroom dancers.
• The Tango is characterized by its sharp, staccato movements.
• The WALTZ is still performed today at formal events such as weddings and balls.
• The Tango was originally danced only by men but later women joined them.
• The TANGO is an Argentinean dance that originated in the late 19th century.
• The Tango is characterized by its sensuality and passion.
• The Tango involves close body contact between partners and intricate footwork.
• The Tango is performed in close embrace with the couple moving together as if they are one person.
• The RUMBA originated from Cuba around 1850.
• The RUMBA originated from Cuba around 1935.
• The Rumba is known as "the dance of love" due to its sensual movements and romantic lyrics.
• The CHA-CHA-CHA originated from Cuba around 1960.
• The Rumba is characterized by its syncopation, meaning that the accent falls on the off-beat instead of the down beat.
• The Rumba is characterized by its slow, sensual movements and syncopated rhythm.
• The Tango is typically danced at slower tempos than other ballroom dances.
• The Tango is often referred to as "the dance of love" due to its romantic nature.
• The Tango has a very strong connection between partners, with both dancers moving together as one unit.