| Dancing is amazing. It is part culture, play, and entertainment. Many people enjoy dancing because it makes them feel young and carefree. Some people love to dance so much that it has even become their jobs. Professional dancers perform in shows, special events, and competitions. One type, ballroom dancing, is very breathtaking to watch. As some dancers glide over the floor, others move quickly and dramatically. Still other ballroom dancers show off their fun side and do tricks.
The first record of ballroom dancing was during the Renaissance in France. It was originally for people in high social classes, while folk dancing was for those in the lower classes. Ballroom dancing has changed over time, but it has not lost its gracefulness. Today, anyone can take classes and strive to become a ballroom dancer. The main categories of competitive ballroom dancing, or dancesport, are International Standard and International Latin. The former includes the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep. The Samba, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive are all under the latter. There are other categories as well, such as American Style. Some dances have no category and are simply called ballroom dances like the West Coast Swing.
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