Ballroom dance

Popular American style Ballroom dances:

  • Waltz
  • Tango
  • Foxtrot
  • Swing
  • Rhumba
  • Cha Cha
  • Salsa
  • Bolero
  • Mambo
  • West coast swing

Lets just call it good old social dancing and American ingenuity for a life time of fun and excitement. This style represents  about 98% of all social dancing in the US. Dances such as the Jitterbug or the Swing and Country Western are unique only to the states. And yes there are competitive levels as well, however good old social fun is what most of us seek.

 

 

A dance party

International Ballroom dances:

  • English Waltz
  • Slow Foxtrot
  • Tango
  • Quickstep
  • Viennese waltz
  • Cha Cha
  • JIve
  • Rhubma
  • Samba
  • Paso Doble

The American style dancers are also joining the International style. Some believe its an indication of being an advanced dancer , how-ever it’s always ones ability, quality of training  that’s the deciding factor.  Although many of us where established professionally with the International style, it still continues to be a discipline of dance not used often.

You can learn the International style to enhance your dancing. How-ever be aware it is not as practical as the American style specially for social dancing.