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Ballroom Dance Characteristics
Ballroom Dance Characteristics
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03/14/2012

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Term
FOXTROT
Definition
A progressive and turning dance moving along the Line of Dance.  Astaire Styling (sway) and Rise and Fall are the basic characteristics of the Bronze Foxtrot where Walks and Chasses are utilized.  Continuity Styling is an additional basic characteristic if the advanced form of the Foxtrot where the feet pass.
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Waltz
Definition
A progressive and turning dance moving along the Line of Dance.  Rise and Fall and Sway are the basic characteristics.
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Tango
Definition
A progressive dance moving along the line of dance with no Rise and fall, utilizing Catlike movements and a Staccato Action are the basic Characteristics.
Term
Rumba
Definition
A spot dance not moving along the LOD and Latin Hip Movement (Cuban Motion)are the basic characteristics.
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Cha-cha
Definition
A spot dance not moving along the LOD and Cuban Motion.
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Samba
Definition

A spot dance not moving LOD and Cuban Motion, pulse action and pendulum motion are the basic characteristics!

 

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Mambo
Definition
A spot dance not moving LOD.  Cuban Motion.
Term
Merengue
Definition
A spot dance. Cuban Motion
Term
Swing
Definition
A spot dance not moving LOD. Relaxed sometimes shuffling action, Sway and counter sway as well as occasional use of Cuban Motion is added to these characteristics in the western swing.
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Hustle
Definition
A spot dance. Free rythmic interpretation utilizing sinngle, double and triple steps.  Cuban Motion
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Bolero
Definition
Spot Dance not LOD. utilizing sustained movements and level changes and cuban motion
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Paso Doble
Definition
A progressive Dance moving LOD highlighted by figures in a spot, Staccato foot movements, Rise and fall and pulled-up torso
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Viennese Waltz
Definition
A progressive and turning dance moving LOD. Rise and fall, Sway and counter sway.
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