BALLROOM DANCE

2007-08-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

Bolero

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The bolero is a slowed down version of the Rumba. It is a very passionate dance that originated in Spain. Rafael Cologne Bermudez and Anna Llorente perform this dance to the song, “Somos Novios.”

Paso Doble

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In the Paso Doble dance, the man simulates the body movements of a Matador while the woman acts out the movements of the cape. Gary and Diana MacDonald, World 10 Dance Champions, perform their version of this dance to “Espana Cani.”

Quick Step

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The quickstep is a fast version of the foxtrot and considered by many to be the best dance in dance sport. Christopher Hawkins and Hazel Newbury, World Amateur Ballroom Champions, perform this dance to “Sing Sing Sing.”

Rumba

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The rumba is considered by many to be the dance of love. It was originally thought to be a marriage dance with erotic movements. It became a popular ballroom dance and was introduced in the United States in 1933. Gary and Diana MacDonald, World 10 Dance Champions, perform their version to "Colomenta Una Vez".

Samba

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The Samba originally comes from Brazil. Carmen Miranda brought it to the United States in 1939. In Brazilian society, the Samba is often danced as a group in a circle. Gary and Diana MacDonald, World 10 Dance Champions, dance to “Mais que Nada.”

Swing

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Swing dancing is a blend of several African-American dances including jazz, black bottom, blues, the lindy and the shag। Improvisation is a common element to this dance. Rafael Cologne Bermudez and Anna Llorente perform this dance to the song, “In The Mood.”

Mambo

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The fast paced mambo originated in Cuba. This video features Rafael Cologne Bermudez and Anna Llorente performing the mambo to the song "Pienso En Ti".

Tango

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The tantalizing Tango was once considered very disreputable to dance. There are three different styles including Argentine, International and American. Christopher Hawkins and Hazel Newbury, World Amateur Ballroom Champions, perform this dance to the song, “El Choclo.”

Viennese Waltz

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The Viennese Waltz is a beautiful and graceful version of the waltz, complete with smooth turns and flowing skirts. Eddie Simons and Michelle Officer, United States Professional Ballroom Champions, perform this dance to “1001 Nights Waltz.”

American Cha-Cha

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The American Cha Cha is performed by Rafael Cologne Bermudez and Anna Llorente to the song, “Frensi.”

American Rumba

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American Style Rumba is characterized by the Latin motion arising from a knee being bent, as opposed to the straight leg style used in International.Rafael Cologne Bermudez and Anna Llorente perform their version to the song, “La Ultima Noche.”

American Foxtrot

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The video features the American Foxtrot. The American Foxtrot is faster than the International style.Eddie Simons and Michelle Officer, United States Professional Ballroom Champions, perform this dance to the slow and romantic “Dancing in the Dark.”

International Waltz

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The international Waltz is is a graceful couples dance that originated in Central Europe.Christopher Hawkins& Hazel Newbury, World Amateur Ballroom Champions in the dance.