{"id":5811,"date":"2019-03-29T02:13:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T06:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/lancaster\/?page_id=5811"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:14:00","slug":"types-ballroom-dance-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/types-of-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Ballroom Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5811\" class=\"elementor elementor-5811\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e341f1c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"1e341f1c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0e2b18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c0e2b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Ballroom Dance Lessons\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e55332 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44e55332\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ballroom dance is enjoyed both socially and in dance competitions, often called \u201cpartner dancing\u201d due to the need for a dance partner. Its roots trace back to the 16th century, originating in the royal courts of Europe. The dance style was shaped by the high society\u2019s social events, with influences from folk dances of the time. For example, the Waltz, which began as a traditional Austrian folk dance in the 18th century, played a significant role in the development of ballroom dancing. Today, ballroom dancing remains a popular and elegant form of artistic expression.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-58066a27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58066a27\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2209ad27 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"2209ad27\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32d727a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32d727a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio32.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8015\" alt=\"couple taking each other&#039;s arm in ballroom dance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio32.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio32-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio32-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-aaf935e\" data-id=\"aaf935e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05c54c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b05c54c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Two Styles of Ballroom Dance\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb7f51f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bb7f51f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The International Style of ballroom dance was introduced in England during the early 1800s and gained worldwide popularity in the 19th century, largely due to the music of Josef and Johann Strauss. This style is divided into two main sub-styles: Standard (often referred to as \u201cBallroom\u201d) and Latin, and it is primarily seen in competitive dance events.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f6a62b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13f6a62b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the United States, ballroom dance evolved into the American Style between 1910 and 1930, influenced by American jazz music, a more social approach to dancing, and the renowned choreography of Fred Astaire. Over time, American Style ballroom dance expanded to incorporate dances like Mambo, Salsa, and West Coast Swing, evolving alongside the global development of music. The American Style is divided into two sub-styles: Rhythm and Smooth, and it is popular in both social dance settings and competitive environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca885ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca885ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ecbc39a\" data-id=\"ecbc39a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375fca3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"375fca3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Differences Between International &amp; American Styles\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ddd40e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ddd40e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The International Style of ballroom dance is often considered the classic, \u201cold school\u201d version of the art form. In International Standard, dance partners are required to maintain a closed position throughout the entire dance, meaning they must remain in front of each other with body contact at all times. This strict structure ensures a smooth and controlled performance. In contrast, American Smooth shares similarities with the International Style but offers more flexibility. Dancers in American Smooth are permitted to separate into an open position, where they can move away from each other briefly, adding a level of freedom and expression to their routine. When it comes to training, International Style tends to be more rigid and disciplined, while American Style is often introduced as a social hobby and gradually evolves into a more competitive sport.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3cd22b53 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"3cd22b53\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b6ee2a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b6ee2a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio11.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8016\" alt=\"ballroom dance dress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio11.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/pickerington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/261\/2023\/11\/fred-astaire-dance-studio11-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63902170 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63902170\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In American Style ballroom dance, dancers also have the opportunity for \u201cExhibition\u201d solo work, which grants them more creative freedom in their choreography. 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