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    Ballroom dancing originated in Europe in the 18th century as entertainment for royalty and became popular worldwide in the early 1900s. There are many styles of ballroom dance including smooth dances like the waltz, tango, and foxtrot where couples dance across the floor, and Latin dances like the cha-cha, rumba, and samba where couples remain in one spot with energetic movements. Ballroom dance is enjoyed socially, competitively, and as a performance art globally.

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    Grade 12 Ballroom

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    Ballroom dancing originated in Europe in the 18th century as entertainment for royalty and became popular worldwide in the early 1900s. There are many styles of ballroom dance including smooth dances like the waltz, tango, and foxtrot where couples dance across the floor, and Latin dances like the cha-cha, rumba, and samba where couples remain in one spot with energetic movements. Ballroom dance is enjoyed socially, competitively, and as a performance art globally.

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    Ballroom dancing originated in Europe in the 18th century as entertainment for royalty and became popular worldwide in the early 1900s. There are many styles of ballroom dance including smooth dances like the waltz, tango, and foxtrot where couples dance across the floor, and Latin dances like the cha-cha, rumba, and samba where couples remain in one spot with energetic movements. Ballroom dance is enjoyed socially, competitively, and as a performance art globally.

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    Grade 12 Ballroom

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    Ballroom dancing originated in Europe in the 18th century as entertainment for royalty and became popular worldwide in the early 1900s. There are many styles of ballroom dance including smooth dances like the waltz, tango, and foxtrot where couples dance across the floor, and Latin dances like the cha-cha, rumba, and samba where couples remain in one spot with energetic movements. Ballroom dance is enjoyed socially, competitively, and as a performance art globally.

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    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 DANCING
    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 contact.
    BALLROOM DANCING
    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.
    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 DANCING
    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.
    Ballroom dance is a
    set of partner dance,
    which are enjoyed both
    socially and competitively
    around the world.
    Because of its performance
    and entertainment aspects,
    ballroom dance is also
    widely enjoyed on stage,
    film, and television.
    There are many different types of
    ballroom dancing, with the main two
    being Smooth style and Latin/Rhythm
    style.
    The smooth style dances
    are performed with the
    couple dancing over the
    entire dance floor. This
    type of dancing includes
    the Quickstep, Viennese
    Waltz, the Tango, the
    Waltz, and the Foxtrot.
    The energetic Latin style of dance
    usually keeps the couple in one spot
    on the dance floor. This style includes
    the Rumba, Cha Cha, the Swing,
    Disco, and the Samba
    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
    3
    4 time.
    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.
    4
    Dance in time.
    4
    “slow-slow-quick-quick-
    slow”/ “2-3-4 and 1”
    TANGO
    “BAILE CON CORTE” – to
    dance with many dramatic
    or artistic poses.
    First performed as a solo
    dance by a woman in 19 th

    century.
    TANGO
    “Andalusian Tango” – use
    of castanets.
    At first, it was considered
    immoral.
    TANGO
    Originated within the
    lower classes of the”Barrio
    de la Ranas” (Buenos
    Aires).
    Popularized in New York during
    1910-1911
    TANGO
    Styles:
    1. ARGENTINE TANGO –
    Close Embrace where the
    lead and follow connected
    chest- to-chest.
    TANGO
    Styles:
    2. INTERNATIONAL TANGO
    – connected in upper thigh or
    hip area.
    3. AMERICAN TANGO –
    combination of Argentine and
    International Tango
    TANGO
    OPEN EMBRACE:
    where lead and
    follow have space
    between their bodies.
    JIVE
    Also known in recent years
    as “Swing”, is a lively,
    energetic dance combining
    quick footwork and graceful
    arm movements with swirls
    and dips.
    JIVE
    One evening in 1927,
    SHORTZ GEORGE
    SNOWDEN named it
    “LINDY HOP”.
    Mid-1930s, it was
    renamed “JITTERBUG”.
    JIVE
    LAURÉ HAILE
    1940s, made the first
    documentation of the
    dance and named it
    “WESTERN SWING”
    THE SWING

    • Swing dances can be performed in


    a variety of ways. They include
    such dances as the Lindy Hop,
    Jitterbug, and Boogie Woogie. The
    origin dates back to the 1920s and
    1930s. These dances are
    performed by using jumps, kicks,
    and energetic moves.
    4. Mambo

    The Mambo is one of the most


    sensual and emotional Latin
    American ballroom dances. Swaying
    hip movements, facial expressions,
    arm movements and holds all add to
    the sensuality of the dance.
    5. Paso Doble

    The Paso Doble is one of the liveliest


    ballroom dances, originating in
    southern France. It is modeled after
    the sound, drama, and movement of
    the Spanish bullfight.
    6.Rumba

    The Rumba is considered by many to be


    the most romantic and sensual of all
    Latin ballroom dances. It is often
    referred to as the "Grandfather of the
    Latin dances."
    7. Samba

    Possibly the most popular of all


    Brazilian ballroom dances, the Samba
    is popular with young people as well
    as older generations. The Samba can
    be performed solo or with a partner.
    THANKS!
    END OF THIRD
    GRADING

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