<P> The quickstep is an English dance and was invented in the 1920s as a combination of faster tempo of foxtrot and the Charleston . It is a fast moving dance so men are allowed to close their feet and the couples move in short syncopated steps . Quick step includes the walks, runs, chasses and turns, of the original foxtrot dance, with some other fast figures such as locks, hops, and skips can be added . Quick step is performed as an International Standard dance . </P> <P> Samba is the national dance of Brazil . The rhythm of samba and its name originated from West African slaves . In 1905, samba became known to the rest of the countries during an exhibition in Paris . Eventually in 1940s, samba was introduced in America due to a movie star named Carmen Miranda . The modern ballroom samba dance differs compared to the traditional Brazilian samba as it was modified as a partner dance . Samba is danced with a slight bounce which is created through the bending and straightening the knee . Samba is performed as an International Latin dance . </P> <P> The cha - cha was originally called the "cha - cha - cha ." The term came from Haiti and resembled the sound the bells made when rubbed . It was evolved from the rumba and mambo in the 1950s . Since mambo music was quite fast and difficult for some to dance to, a Cuban composer Enrique Jorrin slowed the music down and cha - cha was established. Cha - cha is a very flirtatious dance with many hip rotations and partners synchronizing their movements . The dance includes bending and straightening of the knee giving it a touch of Cuban motion . Cha - cha is performed for both International Latin and American Rhythm . </P> <P> Rumba is known to be the most romantic and passionate of all dances . In the early 1920s, the dance came to the United States from Cuba and became a popular cabaret dance during prohibition . Rumba is very polyrhythmic and complex . It includes Cuban motions through knee - strengthening, figure - eight hip rotation and swiveling foot action . An important characteristic of rumba is the powerful and direct lead achieved through the ball of the foot . Rumba is performed for both International Latin and American Rhythm . </P>

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