Types of Dance

Waltz

                 The  Waltz  derived from its  Name from the  German term  walzen  means “ to roll “ or turn  it is performed by couples or partners  is fast sliding  or gliding  movement  this dance  was  first popularized  in Vienna Austria  before it reached to Europe .it  was popularity known as the spinner its feature as fast sliding or gliding dance appealed to many German   bourgeoisie .it first time that men women  holding each other.

                  In 1580 the waltz outlined such dances as folka, Mazurka and gallop, which gained in 19^th century; the rhythm of this dance is romantic melodies.

 

Ballroom Dancing

                Ballroom dance is derived from the  word “ Ball  that originated  from Latin word “Ballare  Meaning” to Dance” It applies to the several dances in two individuals “ Leaders” and followers .this physical contact tends to optional dancers can move  freely  the rhythmic pattern present in music

                In 19^th century Ballroom dancing become an integral part of physical education. In 1930s rumba, conga, and samba were famous dance in Latin America. Rock and roll emerged in1950s and disco dancing in 1970s.break dance street dance and Martial arts popular in 1980s.

 

Cha _Cha

                The Cha-cha is a Latin word  Dance originated in Cuba is a combination of  African and Cuban rhythms  Cha-Cha was the name of the component bell that produced sounds  this bell used by Haitians  the cha-cha was derived from the mambo because of  the fast and jerky character.