classification of social dances

1. CLASSIFICATION
OF SOCIAL
DANCES
BY: SAMANTHA MAE M. LATIGAY
9-SPJ ENGLISH

2. SOCIAL
DANCES
--Social dances are dances that have social
functions and context. Social dances are
intended for participation rather than
performance. They are often danced merely to
socialise and for entertainment, though they
may have ceremonial, competitive and erotic
functions. Wikipedia
--a non-competitive version of ballroom and
latin dancing. It is comprised of all the same
dances, like Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, or Cha-
Cha, but designed to be used in practical
settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs,
business functions, or informal gatherings.

3. CLASSIFICATION OF SOCIAL
DANCES
Latin American
Dances
Modern
Standard Dances

4. LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
-Latin American dances are a type of ballroom and club dances that spread throughout
Europe in the 19th century and became very popular. They owe their wide popularity to
curiously mixed cultures of the Americas, including European and local folk dances.
- Latin style has movements that are passionate, fiery and flashy . Latin dances are generally
faster-paced, more sensual and have more rhythmic expression.
-LATIN DANCES distinguish themselves by the costumes worn by the performers . They are
somewhat revealing ,tight fitting , and sexy yet sophisticated in nature.
-They are cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba,, paso doble,jive/boogie ,swing ,merengue ,salsa,
mambo

5. MODERN STANDARD DANCES
-Modern Ballroom, is the term used to describe a collective of dances:
Modern Waltz, Quickstep, Slow Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese Waltz. These five dances are
internationally recognised as the Modern Ballroom, or Standard dances for the purpose of
competition and teaching diplomas.
-The modern standard dances include Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz.
-Standard Dances wear formal , ankle length gown for females and coat and tie for males.

6. DANCE’S
ORIGIN
Latin American dances origin Modern Standard dances origin
Cha-cha Cuba Slow Waltz Austria
Rumba Cuba Tango Argentina
Samba Brazil Viennese Waltz Vienna
Paso doble Spain Foxtrot USA
Jive /boogie USA Quickstep USA
Swing USA
Merengue Dominican Republic
Salsa Cuba
Mambo Cuba

7. Latin American dances
SAMBA
SAMBA
-samba, ballroom dance of Brazilian
origin, popularized in western Europe
and the United States in the early
1940s. Characterized by simple
forward and backward steps and
tilting, rocking body movements, it is
danced to music in 4/4 time with
syncopated rhythm.
-Samba is a broad term for many of
the rhythms that compose the better
known Brazilian music genres that
originated in the Afro-
Brazilian communities of Bahia in the
late 19th century and early 20th
century, having continued its
development on the communities
of Rio de Janeiro in the early 20th
century, wikipedia

8. CHA-CHA-CHA
-The cha-cha-cha, is a dance of Cuban origin. It is danced to the
music of the same name introduced by the Cuban composer
and violinist Enrique Jorrin in the early 1950s. This rhythm was
developed from the danzón-mambo. Wikipedia
-The cha-cha is one of the five main Latin ballroom dances most
frequently taught in dance schools around the world. The steps
are compact and based partly on the rumba and mambo, with
plenty of hip and pelvic movements. The basic forward
movement is supplemented with various turns, dips, and slides.

9. RUMBA
-Rumba, ballroom dance of Afro-Cuban
folk-dance origin that became
internationally popular in the early
20th century. Best known for the
dancers' subtle side to side hip
movements with the torso erect, the
rumba is danced with a basic pattern of
two quick side steps and a slow
forward step.
-Rumba is often called the “dance of
love”, distinguished by it's romantic
feel. It is a non=progressive dance with
continuous, flowing Cuban motion
which gives Rumba its sensual look.

10. SALSA
-Salsa is a Latin dance, associated with salsa music, which was
first popularized in the United States in the 1960s in New York
City. Salsa is a mixture of Cuban dances, such as mambo,
pachanga, and rumba, as well as American dances such as swing
and tap. Wikipedia
-The word salsa itself means spice. Seemingly quite appropriate
for this style of dance, salsa dancing tends to exude the spicy
blend of cultures from which it came. Originally originating in
Cuba and Puerto Rico, salsa dancing has a history of being
cultivated into its own style within the Latino community in
New York.

11. PASODOBLE
-Pasodoble is a fast-paced Spanish military march used by
infantry troops. Its speed allowed troops to give 120 steps per
minute. This military march gave rise recently to a modern
Spanish dance, a musical genre including both voice and
instruments, and a genre of instrumental music often played
during bullfight. Wikipedia
-The Paso Doble (meaning "double-step" in Spanish) refers to a
style of ballroom dancing that began in the 16th century in the
country of France. This dance became popular in Spain because
it became based on the sound, drama, and movement of the
Spanish and Portuguese bullfight.

12. Modern Standard dances
SLOW WALTZ
- The name Slow Waltz is often used to
differentiate it from the Viennese Waltz.
Originating in Austria this dance evolved
as it travelled through Europe, and takes
its name from a German word
meaning to glide, roll or turn – all
appropriate descriptions for this
sophisticated dance.
- It was especially popular in south
Germany and Austria, where it was
known under such different names as
Dreher, Ländler, and Deutscher. Danced
with a step, slide, and step in 3/4 time,
the waltz appeared to represent the new
era's ideals of freedom, character,
passion, and expressiveness.
SLOW WALTZ

13. QUICKSTEP
- The quickstep is a light-hearted dance of the standard
ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and
powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat
melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both
formal and informal events. Wikipedia
- Elegant, smooth, and glamorous, Quickstep is a dynamic,
energetic rhythm with dancers moving lightly and freely on their
feet. Distinctive to the Quickstep is an up-and-down, rise-and-
fall swinging motion performed at a fast pace.

14. TANGO
- Tango is characterized by a close hold,
a low center of gravity and an emphasis
on Contra Body movement. Movement is
stealthy, almost cat-like and has an
unmistakable staccato feel and major
dramatic attitude. The Leader's right arm
is further around and lower on the
Follower's back than in the other Smooth
dances.
- Tango is a dance that was invented
in Argentina and Uruguay in the late
nineteenth century. It was originally
popular among the working classes of
Central America, but eventually became
a dance celebrated throughout the world.
It has influenced the creation of many
modern music styles.

15. FOXTROT
- The foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by
long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It is
danced to big band music. The dance is similar in its look to
waltz, although the rhythm is in a time signature instead
of. Wikipedia
- The foxtrot is a smooth dance where the dancers travel across
the dance floor (Bedinghaus). The long walking movements
contribute to the iconic rise and fall motion. The footwork is a
combination of slow and quick steps. The slow steps take up
two beats of the music, and the quick steps take up one beat.

16. VIENNESE
WALTZ
- Viennese waltz is a genre of
ballroom dance. At least four different
meanings are recognized. In the
historically first sense, the name may
refer to several versions of the waltz,
including the earliest waltzes done in
ballroom dancing, danced to the music
of Viennese waltz. Wikipedia
- The Viennese Waltz is the oldest of
the ballroom dances still practiced
today. Originally a folk dance in rural
Austria and Germany, it's a fast,
vibrant and sometimes dizzying dance
that requires quick but smooth and
elegant turns.

17. OTHER LATIN DANCES