
![]() American Style There are many differences between International Style and American Style. These include differences in tempo of dance, hold and hip/legmovements. American Style is split into Two Styles of dance. Smooth The misconception is that American Smooth is solely one dance. This isn't the case. The equivalent to International Style Ballroom. Traditionally these dances are danced in full body contact as well as side by side positions. They can include lifts too. Or Rhythm There are many differences between American Rhythm and International Latin Styles. The American Rumba is danced faster and the Cha Cha Cha danced slower. Swing is also danced slower than Jive. They also have different leg and hip actions. |