Latin and Ballroom Dancing

I choose to write about this because I have done this type of dancing for 6 years and I have partaken in many competition all around Ireland against people from all across the world. Latin and Ballroom is dancing danced with a partner and has been around since the 16th century. Latin dancing consists of 5 dances: Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive and Paso Doble. All latin dancing is very upbeat and fast except for the Rumba, which is slow. Latin dancing is my favourite because of the cheorography and technique that comes with it is difficult to learn but i love the challenge. Ballroom dancing consists of the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot and Quickstep. Ballroom dancing is often danced to classical music but some dances such as the Quickstep can be danced to modern music aswell with the correct beat. To partake in Latin and Ballroom competitons, you are required to wear a Latin dress and a Ballroom dress. These dresses can be very expensive due to the rhinestones on them. Hair and make up have to be done aswell. 

 Latin Dancers

Ballroom Dancers