Dancesport

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dancesport

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary classification?Competitive ballroom dancing
2. What is the international governing body?World DanceSport Federation (WDSF)
3. What are the two main groups of dancesport dances?The dances are split into Standard dances, such as Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep, and Latin dances, like Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.
4. How does dancesport include people with disabilities?Para dancesport lets athletes with physical impairments, including wheelchair users, compete at the same high level, showing great skill and adaptability.

Standard Dances: A category in Dancesport including elegant styles like Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot, characterized by flowing movement and posture.
Latin Dances: A category in Dancesport featuring energetic styles such as Cha-Cha, Samba, and Jive, known for rhythmic complexity and dynamic hip action.
World DanceSport Federation (WDSF): The principal international governing body for Dancesport, responsible for setting rules, organizing championships, and promoting the sport globally.
Para dancesport: A specialized discipline within Dancesport designed for athletes with physical disabilities, often involving the use of wheelchairs.