Defining Ballroom Dance – Age Classifications

Defining Ballroom Dance – Age Classifications

Many competition organizations handle ages in different ways to the keep the competition fun and fair for all ages and levels of experience. Below is only one set of classifications as an example. USA Dance competitions offer nine (9) age classifications. These...
Defining Ballroom Dance – Shoe styles

Defining Ballroom Dance – Shoe styles

For new students just beginning in ballroom finding the right shoes can make a big difference. Buying ballroom specific shoes can be overwhelming if you don’t have a guide to help you. We found the following tips from another website that rang true with our own...
Defining Dance – Competition

Defining Dance – Competition

If you are new to DanceSport competitions, welcome to the energetic world of DanceSport! A dance competition allows dancers to demonstrate their skills and compare themselves with the other dancers. A typical ballroom competition consists of events in various Dance...
Defining Dance – International Latin

Defining Dance – International Latin

Latin dances include Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. Inspired by Latin-American music and traditional dances, the International Latin is rhythmic and energetic. The dances are highly stylized, and feature fast, precise footwork as well as undulating body...
American Rhythm

American Rhythm

DEFINING DANCE – AMERICAN RHYTHM Rhythm dances include Cha-cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Bolero and Mambo. Often considered to be more ‘street-based’ than the International Latin, American Rhythm is danced to slightly different rhythms with an...