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
BYU Ballroom Dance Company in the competitive arena. Since 1982, the team has annually won the NDCA title of United States National Formation Dance Champions. Since 1971, the company has competed at the highly esteemed British Open ballroom competition every three years, most often placing first in both Latin and Standard formation categories. The BYU Ballroom Dance Company are the first Americans to win the highly esteemed British Formation Championships, and they have done so ten times. The BYU Ballroom Dance Company touring team has been touring since 1971; visiting many countries and cities throughout the world. The BYU Ballroom Dance Company annually presents