nature of dance and ballroom

• The word “Dance” come from an old German word danson, which means “to stretch”.
• All dancing is made up of stretching and relaxing.
• Dance


  as an art that uses non- verbal movement in an extraordinary way to create a form, order, or statement.
• Dance


  as an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and  music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
• Dance


  as movement that transcends function and becomes communication.
• Aristotle


  The Dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is divine in its nature and its the gift of God.
• John Weaver


  “Dancing is an elegent, and regular movement, harmoniously composed of beautiful attiudes, and constracted graceful posture of the body, and parts therof.”
• John Martin

  “A physical expression of inner emotion.”
• Universal Meaning of Dance - dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself.
• Element of Dance

  1. Body
  2. Energy
  3. Space / Travel
  4. Relationship
  5. Time
• Body

  Dance is comprised of various body motions that express feeling and emotion. Our bodies move in ways to express ourselves using locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
• Energy


  is the force at which we express our body motion. Are you moving with hard motions or gentle motions? How do you choose to move? Bounce, shake, explode, or sway?
• Space / Travel

  To show variation and movement. We need to use our surroundings well. We zig zag, move high and low. We use the entire space around us and below us.
• Relationship


  n dance, we often dance with other person or with many people in a group. Just like with conversation, we communicate and react using bodies.
• Time


  Timing is key to any dance, We follow the rhythm or beat to match our actions with the sound of the music. When working with others, we sometimes mimic another using time.
• Ballroom Dance as a variety of social dances performed by couples in which there is a conventional pattern of steps.
• Ballroom Dance


  as a variety of social dances performed by couples in which there is a conventional pattern of steps.
• Ballroom Dance


  also known as social dance because it encourages social interaction between dance partners.
• the term 'ballroom dancing' is derived from the word ball, which in turn originates from the Latin word ballare which means 'to dance' (a ballroom being a large room specially designed for such dances). In times past, ballroom dancing was social dancing for the privileged, leaving folk dancing for the lower classes.
• Benifits of Ballroom Dancing

  1. great workout
  2. Physical Health
  3. Mental Health
  4. Confidence
  5. Self- Expression and Creativity
  6. Stress and Depression
  7. Social Fun & Friendship
• Ballroom Dance is a great workout.

  • Burn Fat / Lose Weight / Increase Metabolism
  • Increase Flexibility
  • Increase Muscle Strength & Endurance
  • Great for All Ages
• Physical Health


  Ballroom dance can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol, improve cardiovascular health, strengthen weight-bearing bones, help prevent or slow bone loss related to osteoporosis, lower the risks of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, and promote increased lung capacity.
• standard dance


  are elegant and have strong emphasis on posture, more formal than Latin Dances. They are generally dance in a closed position. It consists of the following dances such as: Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese waltz.
• latin dance


  style prepared for hot, flashy movements, sexy poses and fire-consuming passion, dances are generally faster-paced, more sensual and have more rhythmic expression.
• waltz


  is one of the smoothest ballroom dance. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and "rise and fall."
• tango


  is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dance, is sensual dance originated from south america in 20th century.
• Quickstep


  is a quick version of the Foxtrot, but among the most difficult of all the ballroom dance.
• foxtrot


  has lots of fun and simple to learn an excellent dance for beginners.
• chachacha


   is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion and energy. The classic "Cuban motion" make it a unique style.
• Jive


  is an American dance that evolved from a dance called the "Jitterbug" by removing the lifts and acrobatic elements.
• rumba


  is considered by many to be the "most romantic and sensual of all Latin ballroom dance."
• rumba


  often referred to as the "Grandfather of the Latin dances."
• rumba


  It is often called as the “Dance of Love”. (latin dance)
• samba


  is popular with young people as well as older generations. Samba can be performed solo or with a partner. Possibly the most popular of all Brazilian ballroom dance.
• Paso Doble


  is one of the "liveliest ballroom dance", originating in southern France. It is modelled after the sound, drama, and movement of the "Spanish bullfight."
• Swing


  dance is a lively style of social dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips his or her partner. Is a favorite among social dancers of all ages.
• salsa


  is a very energetic Latin dance, with spins, sharp movement, and crisp turns, very popular in Latin clubs along with merengue.  A style varies depending on where you are from. This dance is also similar to Mambo.
• merengue


  is a fast Latin dance that never slows down. It’s very easy to learn and often refer to this dance as the “marching with style”. 
• standard dance

  Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese waltz.
• latin dance


  Chachacha, Mambo, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble.