Formation dance movements should be executed simultaneously. Teams are marked on their synchronicity Latin Dancesport formation is a medley of dances that include the 5 International Latin dances: Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble and Samba. Standard or Ballroom formation is a medley of the 5 international ballroom dances Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Viennese Waltz and Foxtrot. The routines generally feature at least some free-form choreography in the walk on and walk off, which may include movements from jazz dance, ballet, or any other type of dance. This is clearly marked by a gong. A complete routine usually lasts a total of 6
Palladium Ballroom Palladium Ballroom The Palladium Ballroom was a second-floor dance hall above a drug store at the corner of 53rd Street and Broadway in New York City. It became famous for its Latin music from 1948 until its closing on May 1, 1966. When the Palladium opened as a dance studio and dance hall, it had a racially restrictive policy and did not maintain the level of funding needed to operate. It had a dance floor that could hold a thousand couples but had fallen into decline by 1947. Most of the Latin bands were scheduled for the matinee session. Many