types of ballroom dances
10 most extreme places on Earth. Ballroom dancing is formal, social dancing. The word ball is from the Latin word ballare, which means dance. This type of dancing is done by a couple; one person leads and the other follows the steps. The two main styles are international style and American style. The rumba, mambo, cha cha, waltz, foxtrot and swing dances are some of the most popular types of ballroom dancing enjoyed worldwide. The rumba style is also known as the Latin waltz.