Nineteen Types of Ballroom Dancing

In My younger years, Ball Room Dancing is one of my Favorite activity along with my wife of 63 years. During one our vacation in Miami Beach, Florida, we won 1st Place Dancing the Cha Cha and 2nd place Dancing the Rumba.

Macrine (RIP) and I Dancing the Rumba, Boac, Marinduque, Philippines, 2013

Here's an article on the 19 types of ball room dancing. I know how to dance almost all of the styles in my younger days. However, my favorites are the tango, rumba and the Cha Cha. 

💚💚From My Readings on the Subject : "Isn't it amazing how ballroom dance offers such a diverse range of styles? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you might be curious about the different types of ballroom dance out there. Well, we've got you covered! In this post, we've compiled a list of the 19 different types of ballroom dance and explained what makes each one unique. Use the table of contents below to jump to a specific dance." 💚 💚https://blog.dancevision.com/the-19-different-types-of-ballroom-dance)_

Marsha Kefer and I Dancing the Cha Cha, The Heritage Downtown, Walnut Creek, 2024

Macrine and I dancing the Tango, Marinduque, Philippines 2014  

Table of Contents

1. Cha Cha (Latin)
2. Samba (Latin)
3. Rumba (Latin)
4. Paso Doble (Latin)
5. Jive (Latin)
6. Waltz (Ballroom)
7. Tango (Ballroom)
8. Viennese Waltz (Ballroom)
9. Foxtrot (Ballroom)
10. Quickstep (Ballroom)
11. Cha Cha (Rhythm)
12. Rumba (Rhythm)
13. East Coast Swing (Rhythm)
14. Bolero (Rhythm)
15. Mambo (Rhythm)
16. Waltz (Smooth)
17. Tango (Smooth)
18. Foxtrot (Smooth)
19. Viennese Waltz (Smooth)

My Favorites are 1, 6, 12 and 19. What are Yours?  Here are the Benefits of Dancing: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dance-health-benefits

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