If we need to talk about the club-style salsa and mambo, the only difference we can identify is that salsa becomes that kind of dance form that can be danced on any beat whatsoever whereas, in mambo, the break step is taken on the second beat. As American Smooth is a melting pot of different styles of dance (International Ballroom, International Latin, Contemporary and Jazz dance styles), it is unsurprising that dancers move into and out of dance position as they glide across the floor. A boy forcing a girl to dance. However, it is in the nation of Cuba where it became the Rumba that is still so popular today. This Latin dance focuses more on moving the body with style rather than simple back and forth steps. A type of dance which originates from the Dominican Republic. This dance is both a means of seduction and a way to express your feelings. Latin American music has had a large influence on the form the dances have today. the body shape and physical (arm leads), as much of the time in Latin step in Modern, the man should initiate the step by lowering slightly Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Ballroom dancing is often performed in couples, while Latin dancing can be done alone or in couples. Elite Dance Studio - All Rights ReservedSitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service. As for the Latin Dance style, it has the cha-cha, samba, rumba, pasodoble, and jive.