International
Style
International Style is recognized all over the world and is the most familiar style in ballroom competitions. It's generally more competitive than the American style (just don't tell that to an American Style dancer!) mainly because of the wider international audience. It's very technique oriented and require lots of training to dance it well. Because of the style's competitive nature, it's a bit harder to dance socially unless two people really know what they're doing. There are some subtle differences and not-so-subtle differences between the International and American styles such as the tempo, technique and hold positions. International style is broken down into two categories: Standard and Latin.
International Style is recognized all over the world and is the most familiar style in ballroom competitions. It's generally more competitive than the American style (just don't tell that to an American Style dancer!) mainly because of the wider international audience. It's very technique oriented and require lots of training to dance it well. Because of the style's competitive nature, it's a bit harder to dance socially unless two people really know what they're doing. There are some subtle differences and not-so-subtle differences between the International and American styles such as the tempo, technique and hold positions. International style is broken down into two categories: Standard and Latin.
Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz
Quickstep
Tango
Foxtrot
Viennese Waltz
Quickstep
ChaCha
Samba
Rumba
Paso Doble
Jive
Samba
Rumba
Paso Doble
Jive