Ballroom Dancing: Technique

Ballroom Dancing: Technique

All of the dances are danced line of dance (LOD = counter-clockwise around the dance floor).

American Smooth allows couples to break apart and do side-by-side or open choreography. While dancing International Standard, the couples must remain in contact or closed dance position at all times with very strict rules on the execution of the patterns.

In both styles the frame is fairly wide and close body contact should be used while dancing closed patterns. The feet should be placed in a parallel position. Ex: II