Dance, Fitness & Wellness Studio
BALLROOM
DANCE
INTERNATIONAL LATIN
Within the international style of DanceSport are two categories of dances, Standard and Latin. In England (e.g., at the Blackpool Dance Festival), the categories are traditionally called "Ballroom" and "Latin American" dances, respectively. In the Standard dances, men typically wear coattails, vests, and bow ties, while women wear elegant and colorful gowns, often with sheer fabric draped from the shoulders or arms. Partners remain in closed position throughout the dance, and movements tend to be elegant and sweeping. The Latin dances are more overtly sensual, with skimpy costumes for women and tight-fitting ones for men. More variation in movement is allowed than in the Standard dances, so hip action and athletic maneuvers such as dips and lifts are common.
|
ISDF tempo (MPM) |
WD&DSC tempo (MPM) |
IDSF dancing time (seconds) |
WD&DSC dancing time (seconds) |
|
|
Cha Cha |
30–32 |
30 |
90–120 |
90–120 |
|
Samba |
50–52 |
50 |
90–120 |
90–120 |
|
Rumba |
25–27 |
27 |
90–120 |
90–120 |
|
Paso Doble |
60–62 |
62 |
90–120 |
90–120 |
|
Jive |
42–44 |
44 |
60–90 |
90–120 |