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International Style Latin Dancing is the classical style of Latin dancing that is done throughout the world, with the same standard dances, patterns (figures), steps, and technique worldwide.
The five fast-paced International Latin dances are listed below, along with samples of the type of music to which each dance is done and links to videos illustrating the dance.
The regulation timing and tempo (speed) of each dance, as recognized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), is indicated beneath the name of each dance:
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| Cha Cha (4/4 time, 30–32 bars per minute) |
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Andre and Natalie Paramonov – Cha Cha Show Dance. Dancing starts at 1.45. |
| Samba (2/4time, 50–52 bars per minute) |
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Andre & Natalie Paramonov Samba Showdance – 2013 Riverfront Dancesport Festival |
| Rumba (4/4 time, 25–27 bars per minute) |
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Andre Paramonov and Natalie Paramonov, Nikolai Pilippenchuk & Natalia – International Rumba. |
| Paso Doble (2/4 time, 60–62 bars per minute) |
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Andre & Natalie Paramonov, Nikolai Pilippenchuk & Natalia – Open Pro Latin Paso Doble |
| Jive (4/4 time, 42–44 bars per minute) |
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Andre Paramonov & Natalie Paramonov Show – Jive – Kremlin Cup 2010 |
For more information about different styles of dancing and other dances, see our Resource article on:
At Goldcoast Ballroom, we teach group classes and our instructors give private lessons in all of the International Style Latin Dances listed above, as well as all of the International Standard Dances, American Smooth Dances, International Style Latin Dances, and American Style Rhythm Dances, plus Argentine Tango, and most all of the Other Social Dances described and explained on our Resources: Learn About Dance page.
We also play music for all of the dances at our Social Dances, Practice Sessions, and Parties.
For more information about our schedule of classes, dances and events, see our CALENDAR, our Dynamic Gallery of What’s Happening on our Home page, and our NEWS page.
For information on our World Class Instructors, see our INSTRUCTORS page.
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