Are you competing? Thanks LW, a very clear explanation. Is there a similar issue with Cha Cha? Hello Tom! Cha Cha is actually more similar between both American and International styles — meaning the timing and patterns are all similar. The only difference is that you would use a bent knee action as you take your step. The international style is considered more advanced, so you can inter-change dancing the cha cha with straight or bent knees, really like a stylistic choice.
Okay, well now. The costuming in the American style video could gain it some votes! Karen, Good point. Bent knees do allow for greater rotations.. The advantages of the American style, with its rhythm and bent knee action, make it a much easier dance to do socially. Less uptight? I did not know there was so much difference.
Great information. I have found that hearing and doing the International count is incredibly difficult after having done American for many years. Do you have any tips on this? Hello Joe! Since you are used to starting on the 1 count in American style rhythm, you can still start on 1 when doing international style, but step side on the right instead.
Then rock forward left on the 2 count and you are now doing international timing. Try it and let me know how it goes! Your email address will not be published. Because the depth of the knee action is more accentuated in this dance, there can be a waltz-like feel of rise and fall, although using actual footrise in the basic has become an outmoded technique. There is strong use of bodyrise through the knees and because of the slow intense music, bolero is also characterized with suspended stretching and the creation of beautiful lines.
Watch the beginning of their routine to see the use of bent knee action, that distinguishes this rumba from the Int.
Also note the faster tempo allows for a more fun tone in the feeling of the dance, less serious than the Int. Maybe the biggest difference in the two rumbas with the same name, is their characterization. Rather, it can be interpreted more like a flirtatious affair, or the dating period of a relationship. Sometimes in the Int. Here is a beautiful Int. This rendition showcases the stages of a relationship wonderfully.
In their portrayal, you can see moments of separation mixed with reconciliation. Also note the exceptional use of the straight leg action. If the American Rumba can be described as the dating period, and the International Rumba the more mature stage of a relationship, the bolero can be thought of as the most intimate, passionate moments of a romance.
This clip shows the World and U. Notice the smooth use of the basic movement and how the rise and fall action is created through the knees. The characterization of the dance is brought to life here, as you feel like you are watching a beautiful love story unfold.
Technically, fantastic connections by this couple make difficult choreography come off seamlessly. These three dances do share similarities in their technique and feeling, but the differences between them are what allows dancers to explore and create distinct contrasts, making dancing each of them unique and exciting.
Unsubscribe at any time. Hi Bill. Besides the dress, the main difference between International Ballroom and American Ballroom in the U. Additionally, International style is all about the connection with your partner—dancers stick close together and lead and follow and move around one common center as they dance.
The open position of American ballroom is not acceptable in the International style. All of our New Jersey locations teach both American and International ballroom dance styles— just check out the full list of dances we teach for an overview of each type. Join the fun! American Smooth The American Smooth style of dance is loosely similar to the International Standard style of dance, with the main difference being that Smooth uses more separated and open figures, and International Standard is exclusively made up of closed figures.
American Rhythm dances Cha Cha Rumba East Coast Swing Bolero Mambo International ballroom dance Through the descriptions of the American ballroom dance styles, you have probably gained a pretty good idea of what International ballroom dance entails.
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