Ballroom dance is a popular partner dance enjoyed socially and competitively around the world. The document describes 8 common ballroom dances: the lively Cha Cha; the smooth Foxtrot which is good for beginners; the energetic Jive originating from African Americans; the sensual Mambo with swaying hip movements; the dramatic Paso Doble inspired by bullfighting; the romantic Rumba often called the grandfather of Latin dances; the popular Brazilian Samba performed solo or with a partner; and the graceful Waltz with flowing continuous turns. Students are assigned to choose one dance to perform with a partner and explain their choice.

2. Ballroom dance is a set of
partner dances, which are
enjoyed both socially and
competitively around the
world, and growing all the
more popular in North
America.

4. 1. Cha Cha
• The Cha Cha is a lively, flirtatious
ballroom dance full of passion and
energy. The classic "Cuban motion"
gives the Cha Cha its unique style.
Partners work together to synchronize
each movement in perfect alignment.

5. 2. Foxtrot
The Foxtrot is a ballroom dance that
is lots of fun and simple to learn..
.an excellent dance for beginners.
The Foxtrot is a smooth dance in
which dancers make long,
flowing movements across the floor.

6. 3. Jive
Jive is a ballroom dance style that
originated in the United States from
African-Americans. It is a lively form of
Swing dance, and a variation of the
Jitterbug.

7. 4. Mambo
The Mambo is one of the most
sensual and emotional Latin
American ballroom dances. Swaying
hip movements, facial expressions,
arm movements and holds all add to
the sensuality of the dance.

8. 5. Paso Doble
The Paso Doble is one of the liveliest
ballroom dances, originating in
southern France. It is modeled after
the sound, drama, and movement of
the Spanish bullfight.

9. 6.Rumba
The Rumba is considered by many to be
the most romantic and sensual of all
Latin ballroom dances. It is often
referred to as the "Grandfather of the
Latin dances."

10. 7. Samba
Possibly the most popular of all
Brazilian ballroom dances, the Samba
is popular with young people as well
as older generations. The Samba can
be performed solo or with a partner.

11. 8. Waltz
The Waltz is one of the smoothest
ballroom dances. It is a progressive dance
marked by long, flowing movements,
continuous turns, and "rise and fall." The
dance is so graceful and elegant, Waltz
dancers appear to glide around the floor
with almost no effort.

12. ASSIGNMENT:
INSTRUCTION: Choose at least one
kind of ballroom dance. Find a
partner and perform it in the class.
(boy & girl). And make a short
explanation why you chose that kind
of dance. (short bond paper)