Tristan Dance
Studios Ltd
Sequence
Old time and Modern Sequence
SEQUENCE DANCING
Sequence Dancing is a style whereby dances are performed “in sequence”, in other words the steps are arranged in such a way that everybody is dancing the same steps at the same time, usually to either 16 or 32 bars of music. Each of the categories below, has its own style and charm and many participants enjoy all three styles of dance.
Classical Sequence (Old Time)
This reflects the types of dance being performed in Ballrooms across the land as long ago as the 17th Century. The dances performed in this category include Polkas, Mazurkas, Gavottes, Minuets, Old Time Waltz, Two-steps, One-steps etc. These were later added to by the inclusion of Tangos, Saunters, Blues, Swings and other related dances.
Latin Sequence
This reflects the Latin American rhythms primarily developed for the ballroom from dances being performed in various parts of Latin America, Cuba, Africa etc. The dances incorporated into this category include Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble, Mambo, Bossa Nova, Merengue, Salsa etc.
Modern Sequence
This category is represented by the dances that were developed mainly during the 20th Century and forming part of the Modern Ballroom Scene. The dances in this category are Modern Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Modern Tango.