Dances
American Style Rhythm: Unique to the United States, the Latin or Rhythm dances are considered to be the most authentic to their roots. They include Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Samba, Merengue, and Hustle. Other night club styles such as Lindy and Salsa could also be put in this category.
American Style Smooth: These dances capture the flavor of the classic Hollywood musicals. Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango and Viennese Waltz all sweep across the floor with closed and open position movements.
International Style Latin: These dances are standardized world wide with some variation in the technique used slightly different from the American Style. The dances include Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive.
International Style Standard: With the addition of Quick Step, the dances are the same as the American Smooth. However, once the music starts the traditional closed dance hold is maintained the entire dance. Again, these are internationally standardized figures.