Modern Sequence Dance
Modern Sequence Dance is a part of what is known as sequence dancing. Modern Sequence Dance is a combination of steps from each of the Ballroom and Latin dances. The steps are arranged in a repeatable group or sequence, which generally consists of 16 bars of music.
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Sequence dancing is a form of dance in which a preset pattern of movements is followed, usually to music which is also predetermined. Sequence dancing may include dances of many different styles. The term may include ballroom dances which move round the floor as well as line, square and circle dances.
Sequence dancing in general is much older than modern ballroom dances. With the exception of the waltz, invented around 1800, all dances in ballrooms were sequence dances until the early 20th century. After modern ballroom dancing developed, in England, sequence dancing continued. It included so-called ‘Old Time’ dances and also adapted versions of the new ballroom dances, and then versions of Latin dances. Sequence dancing is a competitive sport as well as a social pastime.
