Social Ballroom Dancing

This book is designed as an introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing.

Introduction

• Introduction
• American vs. International
• Social vs. Competitive
• General Style Guidelines
• Rhythm, Style, and Movement
• Line of Dance

Dances & Steps

Standard/Smooth Dances

• Foxtrot
• Waltz
• Quickstep
• Tango
• Viennese Waltz

Rhythm/Latin Dances

• Cha Cha Cha
• Mambo
• Samba
• Rumba
• Bolero
• East Coast Swing

Nightclub Dances

• Nightclub Two-step
• West Coast Swing
• Hustle
• Jive
• Lindy Hop

Latin Nightclub Dances

• Salsa
• Merengue
• Cumbia
• Bachata

Useful Resources

• Wikipedia's entry on ballroom dance