Ballroom dance, the full name is international standard ballroom dance, referred to as national standard, is a competitive sport, including modern dance and Latin dance:
Modern dance includes five types The dances are: waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep;
Latin dance also includes five dances, namely: RUMBA, CHA CHA CHA, cowboy (JIVE), Samba (SUMBA) and Bullfighting
In general, Latin dances include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Chacha, Samba, Lambada, etc. Among them, Salsa, which is the most famous and loved by most people, originated in Cuba. Cuban Salsa comes from Mambo, which was a very popular dance from the 1940s to the 1960s and is just a variant of it. Cuban-style salsa originated from the streets, where people dance to music, party freely, and the air is filled with joy and joy. The salsa that is now popular in Europe, America and the world is the New York salsa in the United States. There are essential differences between American New York salsa and Cuban salsa. New York salsa has a beat of 4 beats, 3 steps, and a pause on the 4th beat. It is characterized by cheerfulness and enthusiasm, various dance moves, rapid changes, and strong appreciation and performance. sex. Dedicated wholeheartedly, every part of the body is full of passion and vitality. The New York dance method is currently the main dance method. Cuban salsa, the Cuban dance method jumps 4 steps on 4 beats in each section, and the fourth beat is on the ground. It is characterized by fun and self-entertainment. In comparison, the New York three-step dance method is more passionate, charming and energetic.
As for Merengue, it originated in the Dominican Republic. It has 2 beats per measure. With the hip joints swinging left and right, the cycle goes back and forth and the hands continue to change. It is very romantic, sexy and charming.
A detailed introduction to Latin ballroom dance is: rumba, which originated in Cuba. The music is in 4/4 time and the speed is about 27 bars per minute. The characteristics of Rumba are: lingering music, soft dance, and graceful dance movements. Cubans are accustomed to walking with their heads on their heads and twisting their hips to both sides to adjust their pace and maintain body balance. The dance steps of Rumba inherit this characteristic. Original dance style blended with modern sentiment. The movements are stretched, lingering and charming, the dance is lyrical, romantic and graceful. Paired with lingering and euphemistic music, the dance is full of romantic sentiment.
Cha cha cha (cha cha cha) originated in Mexico. The music is in 4/4 time and the speed is about 31 bars per minute. Cha Cha Cha, with interesting music, strong rhythm, fancy dance style and neat and compact dance steps, is widely popular all over the world!
Samba originated in Brazil. The music is in 4/4 or 2/4 time and the speed is about 51 bars per minute. Samba dance, with warm music, dynamic dance and swaying steps, is deeply loved by people!
Pase doble originated in France and developed in Spain. Its music is in 2/4 time and the speed is about 62 bars per minute. The majestic music, bold dance style and powerful and exciting steps of bullfighting are the reasons why people have a special liking for it.
Jive originated in the United States and was developed from a dance called "Jitterbug". Jive eliminates all the difficult moves in "Jitterbug" and adds more Some tips. The earliest record of jive is a book introducing jive published in Europe in 1944 by London dance teacher Victor Silvester. Pop, rock and roll, and American swing dance all have a certain influence on jive dance.
Jive is a fast-paced, physical dance. The reason why the jive is arranged at the end of the competition is because the contestants must make the audience feel that they are not tired after dancing the first four dances and can still face new challenges with great devotion. It is popular in the southern United States. The joints of jive's hands and feet are relaxed and dance freely, the body sways naturally, the steps are stepped easily, and the dance partner constantly changes positions and rotates in circles. The music beat is 4/4 and the speed is about 43 bars per minute.
It is precisely because of its cheerful music, interesting dance style, and lively and light steps that it has been recognized by more and more people
Finally, regarding the clothing requirements of Latin dance. Because it is characterized by leisure , romantic and casual, so when wearing, pay attention to the style, style and pattern that are consistent with Latin dance. When wearing, it mainly reflects casualness and decency. With the color and size of the shoes, pay attention to the overall coordination and consistency.
The five dances of Latin dance have their own styles, the passion of samba, the liveliness of cha cha, the gracefulness of rumba, the strength of bullfighting, and the fun of cowboys. The most important difference in style is the grasp of connotation.
It lies in the understanding of music, and more importantly, the melody of music. Learn to dance, practice dance, walk, run, and dance. And dancing is the highest state of dancers. We all know that music is the soul of dance, and dancers expressing flowing notes through their bodies is the highest state of dance.
The cultural differences between the East and the West have caused us Orientals to be reserved and shy when dancing Latin dance, and do not dare to express with our bodies or even communicate with our eyes. Therefore, it is very helpful to know more about Western culture to dance "tasteful Latin dance".
The balance between dance partners, the balance of force, the balance of center of gravity, six-dimensional space: up and down, left and right, front and back. In short, balance is everywhere, and balance runs through the entire dance.
Latin dance includes cha cha, rumba, samba, bullfighting and jive; they originated in different countries and regions respectively. In the early 20th century, in Britain It was standardized and developed and quickly became popular in many countries; at that time, bars in social places were very popular in the form of socialization and entertainment; it was also very popular in Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s. Later, it became an international competition through the unified regulations of the Royal Association of Dance Teachers, which continues to this day; among the more famous competitions are the British "Blackpool" Dance Festival (78th world), the UK International Championships (51st world), British International Open, German World DanceSport Championships, etc.
After the reform and opening up, with the continuous improvement of people's material life, China held the first "China Cup" International Standard Dance Championship in Beijing for the first time in 1986. In 1991, the China Dance Sports Association held the The first sports dance championship. Our province has organized and carried out a series of ballroom dance activities by the Provincial Dancers Association since 1988. Nowadays, there are many competitions every year, and the participating teams are growing every year; there are also many enthusiasts. Latin dancers can be seen everywhere in open squares, leisure communities, and fashionable gyms. In particular, children's Latin dance has developed rapidly in recent years.
As a sports dance, Latin dance originated in Africa. It was brought to Latin America by immigrants there and influenced and fused with local folk dances, gradually forming the cha cha, rumba, and cowboy we often see today. , samba, bullfighting and other new dance types.
Latin dance is a dance art that mainly moves the shoulders, abdomen, waist and hips. Hundreds of muscles involved in the exercise include the rectus abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, etc. From the 1960s to the present, many scientific researchers have studied the physiological and psychological effects of sports dance. On average, every Latin dance involves twisting the waist 160-180 times, and a woman's highest heart rate can reach 197 beats/minute. A man's maximum heart rate can reach 210 beats/minute. The approximate energy metabolism is above 8.5, which is equivalent to the heat energy consumption of an athlete completing an 800-meter run, which is greater than the heat energy consumption of tennis and badminton. The fat loss effect can be imagined.
The most representative dance in Latin dance is Rumba, which is known as the "Soul of Latin". People who learn Latin dance usually learn rumba as the first dance. Rumba is a dance that expresses the love story between men and women, so its music is relatively soft and lingering, and its movements can enable the female partner to fully display the feminine charm and the curvy beauty of the crotch and buttocks. The closeness between the male and female partners is very beautiful. Another representative dance, Cha Cha, originated in Mexico. Although it has many similarities with Rumba, it is playful and cheerful, its style is completely different from Rumba, and its movements are chic, handsome and full of vitality.