Ballroom dance

Ballroom dance is a style of partner dance which originated in the western world and is now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. Its performance and entertainment aspects are also widely enjoyed on stage, in film, and on television.

Social ballroom

Of course, all the above can be and are danced socially in numerous dance clubs, schools, and studios.

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In addition, in social ballroom dancing, as well as in dance competitions in the United States the Nightclub dance category is recognized, which includes dances such as Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, and Hustle. Nightclub dances are less formalized than the others. A number of them are proudly called Street dances. Nightclub dances are danced differently in different places, and club/street styles differ from the styles taught in ballroom studios.

Related Topics:
United States - Nightclub dance - Lindy Hop - West Coast Swing - Hustle - Street dance

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Another category recently formalized in Europe is the "Latin Swing" class, which consists of five dances: Tango Argentino, Mambo, Lindy Hop, Swing Boogie (sometimes also known as Nostalgic Boogie), and Disco Fox.

Related Topics:
Europe - Latin Swing - Tango Argentino - Mambo - Lindy Hop - Swing Boogie - Nostalgic Boogie - Disco Fox

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There's also a Rock'n'Roll dance variant accepted as a social dance.

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Akin to "Ballroom dances" and "Nightclub dances" are Country/western dances, danced both competitively and socially at C/W bars, clubs, and ballrooms.

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A related category is Regional Ballroom Dances. One example would be the subcategory of Cajun dances which originated in New Orleans, with branches reaching both coasts of the United States.

Related Topics:
Cajun dance - New Orleans - United States

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