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    STANDARD DANCE

    STANDARD DANCE
    o Standard dancing is another term for some
    of the same ball room or partnering
    dancing.
    o These dances are performed in close contact
    between partners and are enjoyed both
    socially and competitively.
    TYPES OF
    STANDARD DANCE
    WALTZ
    o Waltz means “to roll or revolve”.
    o Waltz is the oldest of the current ballroom dances.
    First waltzes were danced in the location of today’s
    Germany and Austria, back in 13th century.
    o Due to its close-hold and quick rotations, Waltz
    was once named the “Forbidden Dance”.
    WALTZ
    BASIC STEP OF WALTZ
    • The basic step for waltz is the box step. It is named after a
    pattern it creates on the floor (box or square) and forms the
    foundation of the dance.
    • A box step can be divided into two parts – a forward half box
    and a backward half box.
    MEN’S STEPS

    1. Step forward with the left foot.


    2. Right footstep sideways to the right.
    3. Bring your left foot next to your right
    foot.
    4. Step back with the right foot.
    5. Step back sideways with the left foot.
    6. Bring your right foot next to your left
    foot.
    LADY’S STEPS

    1. Step back with the right foot.


    2. Left foot step sideways to the left.
    3. Bring your right foot next for your left
    foot.
    4. Step forward with the left foot.
    5. Step forward sideways with the right
    foot.
    6. Bring your left foot next to your right
    foot.
    TANGO
    o Originated in Argentina in the late 19 th century.
    o The passionate TANGO features sharp staccato
    movements, dramatics poses, and intense
    connection between partners. It’s all about fiery
    expression and intricate footwork.
    TANGO
    BASIC STEP OF TANGO

    • The basic step for Tango is the 8-Count Basic or the Tango
    Basic.
    • Tango basic is made of five steps taken to 8 counts of
    music. The rhythm is slow, slow, quick, quick, slow. The
    slow steps consumes two beats of music and the quick steps
    one.
    BASIC STEPS FOR MEN

    1. Step forward with your left foot.


    2. Step forward with your right foot
    passing the left foot.
    3. Step forward again with your left
    foot this time passing the right foot.
    4. Step forward and to the right with
    your right foot.
    5. Left foot close to the right.
    LADY’S STEPS

    1. Step back with your right foot.


    2. Step back with your left foot passing
    the right foot.
    3. Step back again with your right foot
    this time passing the left foot.
    4. Step back and to the left with your left
    foot.
    5. Right foot close to left foot.
    SLOW FOXTROT
    o The foxtrot is a graceful ballroom dance, in which couple use a
    combination of long walking movements and short quick steps to
    glide across the dance floor.
    o The foxtrot was developed in the United States in 1914 and is
    thought to have been developed in African America nightclubs
    before being popularized by Vernon and Irene Castle.
    o It is believed to be named after one popularizer, entertainer Harry
    Fox.
    SLOW FOXTROT
    BASIC STEPS OF SLOW FOXTROT
    o The basic elements of foxtrot are walking steps and side steps. The
    long walking movements also involve a rise and fall action, which is
    similar to Waltz, although more subtle.
    o The basic rhythm is slow, slow, quick, quick. The slow steps use 2
    beats of music and the quick steps use one.
    o The slow steps are long and elegant and the quick steps are short and
    energetic.
    o Foxtrot is danced in a normal closed position, which means facing
    your partner and holding them close.
    BASIC STEPS – GENTLEMEN

    BASIC FORWARD
    1. Step forward with your left foot (slow
    step).
    2. Step forward with your right foot (slow
    step).
    3. Side step to the left with your left foot
    (quick step).
    4. Move your right foot to your left foot
    (quick step).
    BASIC STEPS – GENTLEMEN

    BASIC BACKWARD
    1. Step backward with your left foot (slow
    step).
    2. Step backward with your right foot
    (slow step).
    3. Side step to the left with your left foot
    (quick step).
    4. Move your right foot to your left foot
    (quick step).
    BASIC STEPS – LADY

    BASIC BACKWARD
    1. Step backward with your right foot
    (slow step).
    2. Step backward with your left foot (slow
    step).
    3. Side step to the right with your right
    foot (quick step).
    4. Move your left foot to your right foot
    (quick step).
    BASIC STEPS – LADY

    BASIC FORWARD
    1. Step forward with your right foot (slow
    step).
    2. Step forward with your left foot (slow
    step).
    3. Side step to the right with your right
    foot (quick step).
    4. Move your left foot to your right foot
    (quick step).
    THANK YOU!

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