The variety of dance styles is amazing, from the graceful movements of Waltz to the high-energy jumps of Jive. There's a perfect style out there for everyone, whether you prefer something formal and structured or loose and improvisational like Salsa.
So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to have some fun!
In American Smooth and International Standard, dancers travel around the floor while maintaining strong frame and posture. While both styles are danced in formal attire, the primary difference between the two is that American Smooth utilizes both closed and open dance positions while International Standard is solely danced in a closed position.
In Rhythm and Latin, dancers typically travel less while highlighting more accentuated hip action and partner interaction. Danced in a flashier attire, American Rhythm highlights the action of stepping onto a bent leg while International Latin emphasizes shifting weight onto a straight leg.
Many of these dances have unique subcultures:
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