About Ballroom Dance – Faq

Carol asks…
ballroom dance?
Ballroom dance, refers collectively to a set of partner dances, which originated in the Western world and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe.
While historically ballroom dance may refer to any form of formal social dancing as recreation, with the eminence of dancesport in modern times the term has become much narrower in scope, usually referring specifically to the International Standard and International Latin style dances (see dance groupings below).
so ballroom dance is originated in western world but they use international Latin style dance ???
the confusing part for me, is latin part of western ? if no, why they use latin style ? cuz it says its originated from western . . . if possible explain it little bit detail for me ok . .thx
Customer Service answers:
If you think of the era when competitive ballroom really became popular – 50s and 60s you will understand why Latin in part of western. Dances like Cha Cha Cha, Rumba were quite trendy. It was only natural to compete in these dances as well as in “purely european” dances like Slow Waltz and Vienneze Waltz. It is all about what was popular at the time.
You might read on history of Balckpool Dance Festival if you want to know more.

George asks…
Ballroom Dance?
What is the best Ballroom dance to do to “Devil with a blue dress on?”
Customer Service answers:
I would do a jive to this song.

Steven asks…
Ballroom dance…?
What ballroom dance do you guys think is good and fun for a young teen?
Customer Service answers:
Which ever ones you already know how to do !!
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