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Italy. In fact the verb "to dance" in Italian is ballare,related to Ballet. The Italians were more focused on the opera part of the performing arts and not so much on the ballet.
The French took the idea of ballet and expanded. Along with came the French wording of the steps (e.g., grand jeté = big jump).
Ballet's origin is from Italy, later France, then Russia, all have different styles and points of concentration. Russia is all about the arms and France is about the straightening of the legs.
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∙ 12y agoHi: Ballroom dance, as we know it today, is an accummulation of many styles from around the world. It is considered to have begun in the early english and euro cultures with the reel and the waltz. Of course, this is referring to only the 'slow ballroom' dances, and not the latin and rhythm dances that are, today, considered to be ballroom dances as well.
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When was BYU Ballroom Dance Company created?
BYU Ballroom Dance Company was created in 1960.
What is delawares state dance?
the ballroom dance
Is the 2 step a ballroom dance or a folk dance?
Its kind of like a Folk Dance that developed into a ballroom dance. however, most 2Step is only used in ballroom for presentations since its so hard to lead in.
Is the polka a ballroom dance?
no!!!!
Is Cha Cha Cha a ballroom Dance?
Yes, cha cha is a ballroom dance. "Ballroom dance" consists of two types of dances: rhythm and smooth. Cha cha is one of the rhythm dances.
Is ballroom dancing a sport?
Yes dance is a sport ballroom dance is a type of dance so yes it is a sport
When was BYU Ballroom Dance Company created?
BYU Ballroom Dance Company was created in 1960.
What is delawares state dance?
the ballroom dance
Is the 2 step a ballroom dance or a folk dance?
Its kind of like a Folk Dance that developed into a ballroom dance. however, most 2Step is only used in ballroom for presentations since its so hard to lead in.
Is the polka a ballroom dance?
no!!!!
Dance in 20th and 21st century?
Creative Dance Solo Dance Group Dance Ethnic Dance Ballroom Dance Theatrical Dance
What instrument do ballroom dance dance too?
Finklestons
Is Cha Cha Cha a ballroom Dance?
Yes, cha cha is a ballroom dance. "Ballroom dance" consists of two types of dances: rhythm and smooth. Cha cha is one of the rhythm dances.
What is the international dance of America?
Ballroom dance is the international dance of America.
Is the ballroom dance an ethnic dance?
If it has a certain style and culture associated with it, consider it an ethnic dance. Basically you can think of all dance as "ethnic" dance. The one thing to consider is how ballroom in particular has been mainstreamed into a commercial form of dance. However, if you research the early years of ballroom dance you will find that it is indeed "ethnic"
What is a beguine?
A beguine is a ballroom dance, similar to a slow rumba, adopted from the French West Indies - or the music accompanying the dance.
What type of ballroom dance starts with tan?
The dance is the tango.
