Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The The modern standard dances include Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz, and the Latin American Dances include Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive, and Paso doble. socialdance.stanford/syllabi/ballroom.html, Copyright 2023 StudeerSnel B.V., Keizersgracht 424, 1016 GC Amsterdam, KVK: 56829787, BTW: NL852321363B01, The Tragedy of American Diplomacy (William Appleman Williams), Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards (Conrado T. Valix, Jose F. Peralta, and Christian Aris M. Valix), Rubin's Pathology (Raphael Rubin; David S. Strayer; Emanuel Rubin; Jay M. McDonald (M.D. The brief history of salsa dance is that people moved to new locations and assimilated into new cultures, where salsa evolved into fresh styles. There are many Latin Festival events around the world that include Zouk dance as an essential part of their program. In the late 20th century, dramatized concert performances with bright costumes and lively ethnic music were popular in Haiti, Martinique and the Cape Verde Islands. This unit discusses basic social ballroom dancing. It was not quite like the salsa we know today with the horns and trumpets. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Should I learn both types, or just one? Ballroom tango is a sports dance with strict dance norms and rules; there is no place for improvisation in it.