Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation & Sports
3. Specialty & Other Disciplines
Beyond the core four disciplines, DanceSport organizations have expanded to include several other competitive categories:
- Breaking (Breakdance): Now an Olympic discipline under the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).
- Rock 'n' Roll & Boogie Woogie: High-energy acrobatic styles.
- Caribbean & Nightclub: Competitive versions of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and West Coast Swing.
- Formation Dance: Teams of couples (usually 6–8) performing a synchronized routine in Standard or Latin.
- Show Dance: Choreographed theatrical performances that allow for more creative costuming and music choices.
Prevention
4.Dancing with the teacher
In the world of DanceSport, Pro-Am (short for Professional-Amateur) or T&S (teacher -Studend) ,is a competition format where an amateur student partners with a professional instructor. If you’ve ever seen Dancing with the Stars, that is essentially a high-profile version of Pro-Am or T&S. It is arguably the most popular way for adults to enter the competitive world because it removes the "partner hunt"—one of the biggest hurdles in ballroom dancing.
How It Works:
- The Partnership: Your teacher is your partner. They handle the "navigation" on the floor, providing a strong "lead" (or "follow") that allows you to perform at a higher level than you might with another beginner.
- Who is Judged: In most Pro-Am categories, only the amateur is judged. The professional is there to showcase the student's skills, much like a frame showcases a painting.
- The Levels: Competitions are strictly categorized so you only compete against people at your same stage:
- Skill: Newcomer $\rightarrow$ Bronze $\rightarrow$ Silver $\rightarrow$ Gold $\rightarrow$ Open (Championship).
- Age: Groups are typically split (e.g., A: 18–35, B: 36–50, C: 51+), ensuring a 70-year-old isn't being compared directly to a 20-year-old.
