History of Dance : History of Ballroom Dancing
Summary
TLDRRosario Nene Ortega, a dance instructor at the Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida, shares the rich history of ballroom dancing. Originating from the Latin word 'ballare', meaning to dance, ballroom dancing emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries as a royal pastime in Europe. It evolved into a social activity in the early 1900s, gaining popularity post-World War I. Ballroom venues welcomed foreigners to dance, leading to the development of complex dances like the American tango, swing, and Latin styles such as salsa, cha-cha, paso doble, and bolero.
Takeaways
- 💃 Rosario Nene Ortega is a dance instructor at the Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida.
- 📚 Ballroom dancing has its roots in the Latin word 'ballare', meaning 'to dance', and is related to words like 'ballerina', 'ballet', and 'ballroom'.
- 🏰 The history of ballroom dancing dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe, where it was a courtly dance for entertainment with kings.
- 🕺 In the early 1900s, ballroom dancing evolved into a more social activity for the general public.
- 🎉 The 1920s marked a period of great popularity for ballroom dancing, especially after World War I.
- 🌍 Ballroom venues were established to accommodate foreigners and provide a space for people to dance together.
- 🔁 Ballroom dancing has seen an evolution, incorporating more complex dance styles over time.
- 💃🕺 The American tango, swing, and various Latin dances such as salsa, cha-cha, paso doble, and bolero are part of the ballroom dance repertoire.
- 📈 The script suggests a progression from a royal pastime to a global social phenomenon.
- 🎭 The importance of ballroom dancing as a form of cultural expression and entertainment is highlighted.
- 📍 Rosario Nene Ortega provides this historical context from her perspective as a dance instructor in Hollywood, Florida.
Q & A
Who is the speaker in the provided transcript?
-The speaker is Rosario Nene Ortega, a dance instructor.
Where does Rosario Nene Ortega work?
-Rosario Nene Ortega works at the Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida.
What is the main topic of the clip Rosario is discussing?
-The main topic is the history of ballroom dancing.
What does the word 'ballroom' derive from?
-The word 'ballroom' comes from the Latin word 'ballare,' which means 'to dance.'
When did ballroom dancing begin?
-Ballroom dancing began in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe.
Who were the original participants of ballroom dancing?
-The original participants were the courts and Kings for entertainment.
How did ballroom dancing evolve in the early 1900s?
-It evolved into a more social dance for the general public after the 1920s.
What significant event impacted the popularity of ballroom dancing?
-Ballroom dancing became very popular after the first World War.
Why were ballroom places created?
-Ballroom places were created for foreigners coming into towns to dance.
What are some of the dances that evolved from ballroom dancing?
-Some evolved dances include the Waltz, American Tango, Swing, Salsa, ChaCha, Paso Doble, and Bolero.
What does Rosario Nene Ortega conclude about ballroom dancing?
-Rosario concludes by summarizing the history of ballroom dancing and its evolution into more complicated dances.
Outlines
💃 Introduction to Ballroom Dancing
Rosario Nene Ortega introduces herself as a dance instructor at the Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida. She sets the stage for a discussion on the history of ballroom dancing, explaining that the term originates from the Latin word 'ballare', which is the root for words like 'ballerina' and 'ballet'. The dance form has its roots in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe, where it was practiced in royal courts for entertainment. It later evolved into a social activity for the general public in the early 1900s, gaining particular popularity in the 1920s post-World War I. Ballroom dance venues were established to accommodate foreigners and promote cultural exchange through dance.
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Keywords
💡Ballroom Dancing
💡Ball
💡18th and 19th Century Europe
💡Social Dance
💡1920s
💡Waltz
💡American Tango
💡Swing
💡Latin Dances
💡Paso Doble
Highlights
Rosario Nene Ortega is a dance instructor at the Goddess Store in Hollywood, Florida.
Ballroom dancing has its origins in the Latin word 'ballare', meaning 'to dance'.
The term 'ballroom' is related to 'ballerina' and 'ballet', sharing the same Latin root.
Ballroom dancing began in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe as court entertainment for kings.
In the early 1900s, ballroom dancing evolved into a more social activity for the general public.
The 1920s saw a surge in popularity for ballroom dancing, especially after World War I.
Ballroom venues were established for foreigners to dance as they entered towns.
Ballroom dancing has since evolved to include more complex dance styles.
American Tango is one of the dances that evolved from traditional ballroom styles.
Swing is another dance style that has become popular within the ballroom genre.
Latin dances such as Salsa, ChaCha, Paso Doble, and Bolero are part of the ballroom dance family.
The history of ballroom dancing reflects its transformation from courtly entertainment to a social phenomenon.
The evolution of ballroom dancing showcases cultural integration and the influence of different dance styles.
Ballroom dancing has adapted over time to include various dance forms, making it a diverse and inclusive art form.
The development of ballroom dance venues has facilitated the spread and enjoyment of ballroom dancing worldwide.
Rosario Nene Ortega's expertise in ballroom dancing offers a unique perspective on its history and evolution.
Transcripts
hello my name is Rosario Nene Ortega I'm
a dance instructor at the goddess store
in Hollywood Florida
in this clip I'm gonna tell you about
the history of the ballroom dancing
ballroom dancing it comes from the word
ball Latin word which means bellari
dance ballerina ballet ballroom it all
comes from the same Latin word it began
in the 18th and 19th century in Europe
when the courts used to dance to have
entertainment with the Kings and then it
evolved into a more social dance for the
rest of the people in the early 1900s
in the 1920s it became very popular but
after the first world war and then the
ballroom places were created for people
foreigners coming into the towns to
dance so that's the history of the
ballroom dancer of to the 20s then it
evolved in the more complicated dances
and we have the walls the American tango
the swing and then the Latin dances with
the salsa ChaCha
the paso doble and bolero so this is the
history of the problem dancing for you
Rosario Nene Ortega in Hollywood Florida
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