The term International Style refers to a particular style of Ballroom Dances
developed in Europe. International Style has two categories:
Ballroom
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz,
and Latin
Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, and Paso Doble.
The Latin Dances are more overtly sensual, more variation in movement is allowed than in the Ballroom Dances. Close, semi-open and open figures are danced. Choreography is now extremely important. Hip action is common; and athletic and balletic moves are common. Mostly, Latin Dances are stationary dances although two Latin Dances are progressive (Samba and Paso Doble), but there is no obligation to move in any pre-set manner round the floor.
developed in Europe. International Style has two categories:
Ballroom
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Viennese Waltz,
and Latin
Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, and Paso Doble.
The Latin Dances are more overtly sensual, more variation in movement is allowed than in the Ballroom Dances. Close, semi-open and open figures are danced. Choreography is now extremely important. Hip action is common; and athletic and balletic moves are common. Mostly, Latin Dances are stationary dances although two Latin Dances are progressive (Samba and Paso Doble), but there is no obligation to move in any pre-set manner round the floor.
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