Classification:
According to the style and technical structure of dance, sports dance can be divided into standard dance and Latin dance.
2. According to the events, it can be divided into four categories; That is, standard dance, Latin dance, decathlon and queue dance. Standard dances include waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep and Viennese waltz. Latin dance includes samba, cha-cha, rumba, bullfighting and swing dance.
Features:
Sports dance, also known as international standard dance. It has the characteristics of both art and sports. It has many social functions, such as fitness, entertainment, socialization and competitive performance. From its fitness value, it integrates fitness and mental health. Not limited by venue equipment, the exercise load can also increase with the increase, which is suitable for people of different ages, physiques and levels.
The origin of sports dance;
International standard dance originated from ancient folk dance, and experienced the evolution of duet, circle dance, progressive dance and group dance, and combined with the social dance held by European nobles in the court, it became a widely circulated social dance. After the French Revolution, Americans became popular. After World War II, Americans spread this dance all over the world.
After 100 years' development, "social dance" has developed from "social dance" to "competitive dance", from a single dance to two series of ten dances of modern dance and Latin dance. The "Royal Dance Teachers Association" was established in 1904. This organization put the dance forms, steps and directions popular in Europe and America into a unified standard, and formulated the competitive standards related to dance, such as dance theory, skills, music and clothing.
Promulgated as "international standard ballroom dancing" (referred to as "ballroom dancing"), Blackpool in Britain has even become a "ballroom dancing" holy land. All countries in the world have renamed international standard dance "sports dance" and want to incorporate dance into sports events. The International Sports Dance Federation has 74 member countries.