The Nineteen Types of Ballroom Dancing- How Many Can You Dance?

Macrine and I Dancing the Tango and Rumba Combination

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. 👇

Marsha and I Dancing the Cha Cha

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

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