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By: Rob Miller

There are many different dance styles and these styles can change depending on the area of the world. The main styles that folks get taught to dance and the most well-known styles are Jive, Waltz, Samba, Tango, Cha-cha, Salsa, Foxtrot and Rumba.

So what are these distinctive styles? Well lets break them down.

JIVE - The Jive originated among African-Americans in the early 1940s. It is a adaptation of a less known style called the Jitterbug. Jive is part of the five International Latin dances. Done right it is usually danced at 176 beats per minute. Due to this beat it is known as exceptionally rapid swing music.

WALTZ - When the Waltz was initial introduced it shocked many. Around the 1980s the Waltz became fashionable in Vienna. The waltz, and in particular its closed position, became the example for the creation of many further ballroom dances. Subsequently, new types of waltz have developed, including many folk and a number of ballroom dances. It is usually danced at 84 - 90 beats per minute and usually to a Slow ballad or instrumental music in 3/4 time.

SAMBA - This dance appeared around the 20th century in Rio De Janeirio. It is one of the most admired styles in America. At 100 beats per minute this is a rapid beat dance normally with medium beat Brazilian Latin music with a strong downbeat.

TANGO - Developed in the late 19th Century it was first seen in Argentina but as they did with many other dances, the Europeans (most notably the English) chose to adopt the Tango and make it their own. The Tango was the result, with big movements, amazing gestures, and sudden snaps of the head from one position to another. Danced to 128 - 132 beats per minute and with Medium beat orchestral, often march-like this style is not for the faint hearted. This can be a fun dance to study.

Cha-Cha - The cha-cha-cha is a Latin American dance of Cuban source. At 128 beats per minute and medium beat Latin music. This is one fiery dance to study.

SALSA - This is a blend of comfortable dance styles. Developed in the Caribbean but also in Latin America. There is a strong African effect in the music and the dance. Salsa is generally a partner dance, although there are documented solo steps and some forms are danced in groups of couples, with recurrent exchanges of partner. This is a great dance to study since you can study solo.

FOXTROT - Invented by a man called Harry Fox around 1913 it eventually became the most admired and lasting dance of the twentieth century. Foxtrot is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, constant flowing movements across the dance floor. With 112 - 120 beats per minute it has a basic beat of Slow-Quick-Quick.

RUMBA - This is a dance organically related the genre o Afro Cuban music. Throughout the history one may mark out several styles of dances called "rumba". Some believe rumba the most erotic and sensual dance, for its fairly slow beat and the hip movement. Learning this dance can become a steamy affair.

You might now have an idea about which dance style you may want to study. Maybe you want to learn them all. So how do you start? The accustomed method is to find a local class in your area but this could present a stumbling block. I know when I started to study I had to travel far to my lessons. You could go to your local library and get quite a few books on your chosen style but this is not the best idea. You will have learn the theory but devoid of professional advice visually how will you spot your mistakes. The suggested option if you cannot make a dance class is to get a Video course. This selection is fantastic due to the fact you can dance whenever you feel like it. You will be able to see if you are making that tango step exact.

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