PATHFIT 3 DANCE

Social Dances

Intended primarily to get to know other people at a social function, often performed in pairs or groups.

Ballroom Dances

Another term for social dances, typically involving partnered movements.

Modern-Standard Dances

Dances characterized by formal attire, such as ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males.

Slow Waltz

A modern-standard dance with a slow rhythm that originated in Austria.

Tango

A modern-standard dance that originated in Argentina.

Foxtrot

A modern-standard dance that originated in the USA.

Quickstep

A modern-standard dance that originated in the USA.

Viennese Waltz

A type of modern-standard dance, details not specified in the paragraph.

Latin-American Dances

Dances distinguished by revealing costumes and freer movements, performed in close or open hold.

Cha-Cha-Cha

A fast rhythm Latin dance that originated in Cuba.

Samba

A fast rhythm Latin dance that originated in Brazil.

Rhumba/Rumba

A slow rhythm Latin dance that originated in Cuba.

Paso Doble

A fast rhythm Latin dance that originated in Spain.

Jive

A fast rhythm Latin dance that originated in the USA.

Swing Dance

A dance style that originated in Harlem, New York City in the late 1920s, popular through the late 1940s.

Lindy Hop

The widely danced style of Swing Dance that matches the Jazz music swing beat.

Personal Grooming

Important etiquette before dancing, including showering, using deodorant, and maintaining oral hygiene.

No-Fault Dancing

An etiquette principle stating to never blame a partner for missed figures and to dance to their level.

Demeanor

The importance of being personable, smiling, making eye contact, and projecting a positive image on the dance floor.