ballroom dance

Formal partner movement

Ballroom dance refers to any of various formal partner dances performed in a ballroom setting, including the waltz, foxtrot, tango, and quickstep.

These dances follow established steps and patterns, with partners moving together across the floor in close or open hold.

Ballroom dancing exists both as social recreation and as a competitive sport with standardized categories and judging criteria.

They met at a ballroom dance class and have been partners ever since.

competition

tango

Latin ballroom with sharp stops

samba · rumba · cha-cha · jive · paso doble · judges · scores · championship · routine · performance

social

waltz

Dance in three-quarter time

  • foxtrotSmooth partner dance
  • tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
  • swingSuspended recreational seat

rumba · cha-cha · elegance · grace · glide · lead · follow · formalwear · gown · tuxedo

Categories
Opposites
partner structure

ballroom dancesolo performance

Unaccompanied artistic presentation

breakdancing · ballet solo · tap dance · line dancing · voguing

choreographic structure

ballroom dancefreestyle

Without prescribed technique

free dance · ecstatic dance · moshing · interpretive dance · mosh pit

formality and setting

ballroom dancestreet dance

Informal urban choreography

mosh pit · breakdancing · krumping · twerking · grinding

Family

dance, dancer, dancing, dances, ballet, ballroom, danced, dancers, ballerina

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G