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Welcome to the Cinderella School of Ballroom
Dancing. Ballroom dancing is as romantic as it is enjoyable. For years the
world’s greatest romantics have known that the best way to a lady’s heart is
to sweep her across the dance floor. Think of all the countless number of
relationships that would have never started without the world’s best ice
breaker; "May I have this dance?"
The romantic properties of dance are a secret
that all good dancers enjoy. For men, being able to recognize the rhythm of
the music and having the confidence to walk across the floor and ask a lady
for that dance is social prerequisite. For ladies, they will always be in
demand as a partner, once they master the grace, poise and styling.In fact,
a recent survey shows that most women prefer a night of dancing to flowers
or chocolates for St. Valentine’s Day.
The word ballroom denotes a room where balls,
that is, formal social dances may be held. Balls were important social
events in the days before radio and television. The word ball is derived
from the Latin word ‘Balare’ which means to dance. Ballroom dances are
grouped into two categories, Standard & Latin.
A distinguishing feature of the Standard
dances is that the partners dance in close hold and never in separation,
unlike the Latin dances, which are often danced in separation and in
coordination between the partners. The standard category consists of the
Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot & Quick step; while the Latin ones are
the Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Jive & Paso Doble. |
