The term American Style refers to a particular style of Ballroom Dances developed in the USA that contrasts with the International Style. In a narrower sense, it denotes the group of 9 dances danced in American Style Ballroom competitions. The group consists of two categories: American Smooth and American Rhythm.
American Smooth refers to a category of dances in American Style Ballroom competitions. This division includes dances known as the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot and Viennese Waltz. Previously, Peabody was also included.
American Rhythm refers to a category of dances in American Style Ballroom competitions. This division includes dances known as the Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Bolero, and Mambo. Sometimes it may even include the Samba and the West Coast Swing.
The Amateur Division of DanceSport is a competitive division of Ballroom Dancing. An amateur is a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science in a non-professional or unpaid manner. Therefore, an amateur dancer is one who is not financially remunerated for the time they spend dancing or training, even though now in modern times, price rewards are in check at many competitions and championships. As a result, the term "amateur" is more of an upheld ideal.
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