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Thesis
Waltz:
Ballroom dance started with the upper ruling classes in European societies. It was from here, this sociocultural sector,
during the 16th to the 18th Century that the male lead was able to grasp the waist and behind the back of his " Lady " dance
partner. The steps came from various ethnic groups. Yet, and unknown to most, it was the Strasses, the famous
Austrian family of violinist during the 19th Century when steps were more formally introduced.
The Strasses, and in order to increase sales of their music sheets of their latest Waltz, Opera, and Musical score,
improvised steps to increase the popularity of the Waltz. Also, and possibly the first relization of the discoteque of
the late 20th Century, they alos formalized the direction of the dance at Dobmeyers/Dobmiers ( spelling ? ), where at first
the dance band was palced in the center of the Ballroom. This cause the dancers outsode the resulting ring to go around.
FoxTrot:
Tango:
QuickStep:
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Ballroom Dance has been on the scene for several generations. The single aspect of this phenonmena is due to its
developmental grace of styles and techniques. This plus the great music is but alluring to those who visions themselves
step out into high society Ballroom Dance has never lost its high character of personality, or its various levels of
social and performances. The upper class had indeed infuse it with the single aspect their own system of personal values.
Thus those who are workers can now have access and full enjoyment - while being entrusted at the sametime its timeless values..
Adiditional Cultural elements:
Ballroom Story Shorts - Ballroom Dance Dresses and Clothing - Ballroom Social Dances - Ballroom
Dance Class / Classes
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Link Exchange Program:
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