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What other dances forms part of ballroom dancing?

1. Waltz:

- A smooth and elegant dance characterized by long, gliding steps and continuous rotations.

2. Tango:

- A passionate and dramatic dance known for its close embrace and intricate footwork.

3. Foxtrot:

- A graceful and flowing dance with a relaxed hold and progressive basic step.

4. Viennese Waltz:

- A faster and more lively variation of the traditional waltz with quicker rotations and a more pronounced rise and fall.

5. Quickstep:

- A fast-paced and upbeat dance featuring quick footwork, sharp turns, and lively music.

6. Cha-Cha-Cha:

- A Cuban ballroom dance known for its rhythmic hip movements and fast, percussive music.

7. Rumba:

- A slow and sensual Cuban dance characterized by smooth hip movements and passionate embraces.

8. Samba:

- A lively and festive Brazilian ballroom dance known for its rhythmic hip movements and intricate footwork.

9. Jive:

- An energetic and playful partner dance that originated in African-American and rock cultures.

10. Paso Doble:

- A dramatic and Spanish-inspired dance that resembles a bullfight, with one partner representing the bullfighter and the other the bull.

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