What are all of the ballroom styles and different dances?

Ballroom dance may have the widest variety of any of the dance genres, so we totally understand the confusion. So we're going to break down the basics for you and give you a resource to learn a little about every dance there is.  

 

STYLES:  International Standard and American Smooth are near equivalents with both divisions comprised of dances that travel the whole dance floor. The difference lies in dancers not separating at all in International style where as American style allows for the dancers to separate and perform additional moves. International Latin and American Rhythm are comprised of dances that do not travel but primarily stay in the same spot on the floor with the exception of Samba and Paso Doble