What is rock and roll dance?
Rock ‘n’ Roll is not only about music it is also about dancing. The Rock ’n’ Roll, I’m talking about, is a very acrobatic, demanding and a high speed dance which consists of showing figures to the audience and it’s mostly danced in pairs or as a formation dance. This is in good contrast a youths-culture which consists of watching television and computer games. It comes from the USA and has started around 1955 with the upcoming Rock ’n’ Roll music. It’s one of the first partner dances which consist of elements like acrobatic and kicks. The dance evolved from Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie. The clothes are multi-colored costumes which are made of elastic, artificial fabrics. It’s comfortable and very tight-fitting. For the training you don’t wear the costumes because they are too nice for it. The costumes are only for contests or shows. The basic step of rock and roll is the kick ball change hence it is of most importance to every beginner. Advanced dancers of rock and roll are learning mor
