Dance sport

1. Mr. Andrew L. Gabionza
Ballroom Dancing

2. History of ballroom dancing
Social and Competitive Ballroom Dan
Cha cha cha
Jive
Tango
Samba

3. Chachacha
Jive
Tango
Samba
Feet remain close to the
floor
is much hip and pelvic
movement, and the
upper body follows the
direction of the lower A lively, and
uninhibited variation of
Jitterbug, many of its
basic patterns are
similar to those of East
Coast Swing.
considered the dance
of celebration and joy
at Carnival
celebrations in Rio.
Lively and rhythmical,
consists of a variety of
styles that developed in
different regions and eras
of Argentina as well as in
other locations around the
world

4. 1. What is the difference of ballroom dancing
from folk dancing/modern dancing?
2. Why are some dances unique to certain
cultures?
3. How are dance structures like stories?
4. How do works in dance reflect the time and
places in which they are created?
5. Why competitive ballroom dancing is
different in a social ballroom dancing?

5. refers to a set of partner dances,
which are enjoyed
both socially and competitively arou
nd the world.

7. Social dance is a major category or
classification of dance forms or
dance styles, where sociability and
socializing are the primary focuses
of the dancing
Competitions, sometimes referred to
as Dance sport, range from world
championships, regulated by the World
Dance Council (WDC), to less advanced
dancers at various proficiency levels.

8. Competitive
Ballroom
Standard Latin
Tango
Waltz
Foxtrot
Viennese
Waltz
Quick Step
Jive
Chachacha
Rumba
Samba
Paso Doble