standard dance
Waltz or foxtrot
Standard dance refers to a category of ballroom dancing that includes formal partnered dances like the waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, and quickstep.
These dances follow codified techniques and are performed in closed hold position, where partners maintain continuous body contact.
The term distinguishes these from Latin dances in competitive ballroom: They competed in both standard and Latin divisions.
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- foxtrotSmooth partner dance
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- quickstepFast-paced ballroom dance
Viennese · box step · partner · formal · formal attire · ballroom gown · elegant · glide · frame · posture · rise and fall · rhythm · tempo · competition · gown · tuxedo · floor · spin
standard danceLatin dance
Caribbean ballroom style
Latin · cha-cha · rumba · samba · paso doble
standard dancestreet dance
Informal urban choreography
hip-hop dance · breakdancing · krumping · voguing · social dancing
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