Standard Dances:
1. Waltz: Slow, graceful dance characterized by smooth continuous movement.
2. Tango: Dramatic and passionate dance with characteristic sharp movements and pauses.
3. Viennese Waltz: Lively and fast-paced waltz with more rotation than the standard waltz.
4. Foxtrot: Smooth, elegant dance characterized by long, flowing movements.
5. Quickstep: Fast-paced and lively dance with complex footwork.
Latin Dances:
1. Cha-cha-cha: Energetic and fun dance with Cuban roots, characterized by syncopated rhythms and hip movements.
2. Samba: Lively and energetic Brazilian dance with complex footwork and body movements.
3. Rumba: Slow, romantic dance with Cuban origins characterized by Cuban motion hip movements.
4. Paso Doble: Dramatic and stylized Spanish dance inspired by bullfighting with sharp movements and strong poses.
5. Jive: Fast-paced and upbeat dance with African-American roots characterized by kicks, flicks, and jumps.
These ten dances are the foundation of competitive ballroom dancing, and they are commonly taught in dance schools around the world.