Nature/Background of Social and Ballroom Dance

It is a non-competitive version of ballroom and Latin dancing.

• Social Dancing

• Ballroom Dancing

• Dance Sport

• Mixer Dance

It is a partnership dance where couples, using step-patterns, move rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music.

• Social Dancing

• Ballroom Dancing

• Dance Sport

• Mixer Dance

It is a competitive sport with specific rules, structures, and judging criteria. This is also called Dance Sport.

• Social Dancing

• Ballroom Dancing

• Competitive Ballroom

• Mixer Dance

It is a kind of participation dance in a social dance setting that involves changing partners as an integral part.

• Social Dancing

• Ballroom Dancing

• Competitive Ballroom

• Mixer Dance

It carries the purpose of entertaining an audience.

• Social Dancing

• Ballroom Dancing

• Competitive Ballroom

• Exhibition Ballroom

The term ballroom dancing is derived from the ball which originates from the Latin word “ballare” which means ______.

• To have Fun

• To Dance

• To Socialize

• To be Fit

Who are you dancing for, beyond your own enjoyment in Social Dance?

• The Audience

• The Judge

• Your Partner

Who are you dancing for, beyond your own enjoyment in Competitive Ballroom?

• The Audience

• The Judge

• Your Partner

Who are you dancing for, beyond your own enjoyment in Exhibition Ballroom?

• The Audience

• The Judge

• Your Partner

Give at least 1 characteristic of Ballroom Dance.