What does “American Style” mean?
The term describes a particular style of ballroom dances developed in the United States that contrasts with the International Style . In a narrower sense, it denotes the group of dances danced in American Style ballroom competitions. The group consists of two categories: American Smooth and American Rhythm .
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Definition adapted from Glossary of partner dance terms on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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