This document provides an overview of ballroom dancing, including its history and both social and competitive forms. It discusses several popular ballroom dances like the cha cha cha, jive, tango, and samba. Socially, ballroom dancing is enjoyed for socializing and partnership, while competitions have structured levels of proficiency regulated by organizations. The key difference between social and competitive ballroom is that social dancing focuses on enjoyment while competitive dancing involves structured performance and scoring.