Dancesport

DANCESPORT   It can be mind boggling for some people trying to get their heads    around the various dance styles out there with the same style names and yet performed so differently. What is DANCESPORT? And what is the difference between training for Dancesport recognised dance styles opposed to general dance classes for example in Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Latin... find out more below.            Photo courtesy   Trish Fielding What is DanceSport - a group of specific dances studied, trained and practiced as a serious competitive sport, and at most times the most expensive hobby, but for some it can be a wonderful form of self expression and social interaction with others and for many a wonder to watch! What styles of dance come under Dancesport? Standard (Modern)  | Modern Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Tango Latin American | Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and the Paso Doble New Vogue (Australian) | Evening 3-step, Merrilyn, Parma Waltz, Gypsy Tap, Swing Waltz, Carousel, Tangoette, La Bomba, Charmaine, Lucille, Twilight, Barclay Blues, Tango Terrific, Tracie-Leigh Waltz and Excelsior. The popularity of New Vogue is in the consistency of the dance steps it does not vary too much from one school, to state or country. Insight: The Samba in Dancesport is performed different to the way you see it in Rio De Janiero (Brazil) at Carnivale, nor is the Cha Cha Cha and Rumba (also spelt Rhumba, for another dance style the Afro Cuban Goddess and Warrier dance in Cuba) performed the same so don't get your Rumba mixed up! This is where sometimes confusion sets in when you are a first time dancer heading out to dance studios in search of what you have seen danced before, its very confusing and if you're not careful you can find yourself paying for expensive classes or worse walking away thinking its not what I thought it would be - be sure to pick your right classes and styles and know that dance schools do vary always best to walk in and check studios out, go on recommendation. Terminology Juvenile (under 13 years) Junior (13-15 years) Youth (16-19 years) Adult (16-34 years) Masters 1 (35-49 years) Masters 2 (50+ years) Professional (16 years and over) Insight: The word MASTERS in Street Latin dancing (non competitive sport) relates to Advanced Technical learning, improving on what you already know no matter what your age, in Dancesport it actually means Age Group! Governing Bodies of Dancesport are: International Dancesport Federation:    www.idsf.net The International Professional Dancesport Council: www.ipdsc.org

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AUSTRALIAN DANCING SOCIETY.

Events not to be missed: Tattersall's Australian Dancesport Championship to be held at Vodafone Arena, Melbourne, Australia. 10 - 13th December 2008. Featuring Bryan Watson & Carmen Vincelj ( World Professional Latin American & British Open Championships) from Germany. For More information www.theaustralianchampionship.com.au Tickets at Ticketek 13 28 49 www.ticketek.com.au   For the first time in Australia the Tattersall's IDSF World Latin Championship will be part of the week long event.   http://www.dancesport.org.au/