Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom dancing is a formal style of partner dance. Historically associated with the upper class, it has gained popularity as a competitive sport. In ballroom dancing, women typically wear long dresses and mean wear suits.

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Ballroom Dancing

Why ballroom dancing is categorized in dance sport?

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because its dancing.

Ballroom Dancing

What do you wear for foxtrot?

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anything with ruffles but still flowy

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Where was ballroom dancing performed?

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Most American Standard ballroom judging criteria involve :

Style (the way the dance is supposed to be executed), timing (the cadence of the steps in relation to the music)
Facial expressions ( in relation to the dance itself). Example: When dancing the Rumba..there should be sultry and sensual expressions involved because this is a dance of forbidden love
Foot movement. Example: When dancing the Cha-Chafoot movements should be clean, quick and tight.
How well the dance partners relate to each other. For instance in a Tango, the dance partners should portray the expression of one who is being pursued and the other who is doing the pursuing. It is a dance of pushing in and pulling away and the right facial moves are critical.

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How many areas of contact are there in ballroom dancing?

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This actually depend on the style of Ballroom you are dancing. In Latin or Rhythm, you will only have two points of contact, which would be both your arms. If you are dancing Smooth or standard style dances, you will have three points of contact; both of your arms, and your hips.