Dance terminology

The foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It is danced to big band (usually vocal) music. The dance is similar in its look to waltz, although the rhythm is in a time signature instead of . Developed in the 1910s, the foxtrot reached its height of popularity in the 1930s and remains practiced today.

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dance of Cuban origin

Latin dance from Cuba

American swing dance

American dance

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style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements

The One-Step was a ballroom dance popular in social dancing at the beginning of the 20th century. thumb|right|180px|¡Si vas a París, papá!

partner dance done primarily to uptempo swing and pre-swing jazz music

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