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The
South African Dance Teachers' Association has many different Qualified
Dancing instructors that teach a variety of dance styles which include
the following:
Freestyle
Freestyle is an energetic, fast paced style of dance incorporating
acrobatics, high kicks, spins and fast paced combinations done in pair,
solo's, trios or teams and ages varies from 4 years to adult. Danced to
the latest music often incorporating moves seen on the music videos.
Highly competitive with competitions being held all over the world and
South Africans regularly do extremely well. Medal grades as well as
competitions available to be danced.
Ballroom
Ballroom includes the Waltz, Tango, Viennese waltz, Foxtrot and the
Quickstep. With each dance having its own distinctive moves. The Waltz
being sentimental and a romantic dance. Tango is a very emotional dance
and this should be conveyed. The Viennese Waltz known for its rotational
movement, which is simple and elegant. The Foxtrot being a very smooth
dance, no jerkiness allowed. And finally the Quickstep with the
characteristic motion is an up-and-down swing motion.
Latin-American
Latin-American includes the following dances: Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba,
Paso Doble and the Jive. Once again each dance has its own distinctive
moves. The Samba which has a distinctive climax, it ends with throwing
of heads back and arms splayed out to the side. The Cha Cha has dancers
who synchronize movements, working in parallel with each other. The
Rumba should portray romance and therefore have a good interplay between
dancers. In Paso Doble the man uses the woman as the cape to bring her
around. And finally the Jive where your toes should always be pointed to
the ground when kicking.
Hustle
Hustle originated in the American Disco techs. danced with a partner, it
involves a lot of technique and currently also included in our Medal
grade system.
Rock 'n Roll
Rock 'n Roll has survived over many decades. Rock 'n Roll has structured
techniques. Authentic style of Rock 'n Roll and includes lots of lifts
and tricks. Also currently included in our Medal grade system
Slowdance
Slowdance is basically a slower version of Freestyle dancing but not
necessarily slow. Slowdance allows a lot more musical interpretation and
encourages the dancer to develop their body and enable to cope with the
emphasis on good technique, strengths and agility that this style
requires. Also included in our Medal grade system.
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