What is the difference between salsa and ballroom

I'm worried I'll be so nervous I'll be horrible at picking up the cues. I would love to hear your thoughts.

Ray Sison New Member. Welcome, Lacey!!! Click to expand To Lacey and Foxtrot foxtrot said:. I think it depends on the person as to what type of dance suits them. But I guess that's not very helpful. If you are shy and self conscious and I am too! I would go for ballroom, unless you feel uncomfortable about being in hold with someone you've just met in which case the standard dances may not suit you. I would go for waltz, quickstep or social foxtrot, since I think tango can be a bit difficult for someone learning their first ballroom dance due to the variation in dance rhythms and slow foxtrot is just Ray Sison said:.

And I do not believe that one would be harder than the other, at the introductory level Ray, thanks for clarifying. I did wonder about the differences between the UK and US and was a bit lazy in not mentioning it. It's quite interesting hearing about the different approach to teaching ballroom.

So is the foxtrot that you learn as part of Smooth the proper foxtrot you see in competitions e. I do agree that it is best just to dive in, and if it doesn't work out, then it's easy to swap over and try something else.

To Foxtrot foxtrot said:. Iolane New Member. I do both salsa and ballroom but definitely spend WAY more time on ballroom. Often people think all dances are similar with slight variations, but Ballroom and Latin dances are two different styles of dancing. If you want to learn how to elegantly glide across the dance floor to your favorite classical piece, Ballroom will be right up your alley.

S: If you looking for new ladies dance shoes, this is our top pick! Who Created Ballroom Dancing? But you are probably wondering exactly what the differences are between these many styles of dance. And so we will tell you …. This is an intimate dance with quite a bit of hip emotion. It can be danced with a two-hand hold but often becomes a much closer dance of embrace, especially late at night. The rock step is at the core of this fun dance. SALSA : The exact origins of salsa are not known but the general school of thought holds it began in New York sometime during the s.

Interested in learning more? Contact or visit Elite Dance Studio for your first lesson today! BACHATA If you are somewhat familiar with latin dance, you may know the names bolero and merengue— these are the ancestors of bachata, which originated in the Dominican Republic. RUMBA While the above styles are known for fast, staccato movement— the rumba sets itself apart by being one of the only low-speed latin dances.