Modern Ballroom Dances

Slow Waltz The most romantic of this series exemplified by a slow rise and fall action. Popular with wedding couples, this is a good entry to modern ballroom dances. Danced in 3/4 timing with the acceptable music speed of 30 bars per minute. As wiht all modern ballroom dances, waltz is a progressive dance done in closed hold position.	Foxtrot Popularized by Vernon Castle, the current version of the dance is characterized by long and flowing strides across the floor. Originally danced in ragtime music, the dance has evolved into its current version with the emergence of rock and roll music. The foxtrot then split into two styles - the slow foxtrot and the quickstep. This dance has similarities with waltz but danced instead to 4/4 time.	Tango The partner dance that branched away from its Argentine roots. This dance has allowed European, American and Hollywood influences define its current style and execution. Danced in 4/4 time with music set between 31-33 bars per minute.
Quickstep A powerful energetic dance characterized by syncopations and dynamic footwork. This dance is always the last dance in a competition testing the dancers stamina and energy.	Viennese Waltz Sometimes known in its original language as "waltzer", "vals" and "valse", the Viennese Waltz is a rotational dance in counterclockwise flow consisting of natural and reverse steps and closed changes. It is associated to the annual balls in Vienna. The competitive style is danced in 180 beats per minute.