Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing is one of the most definitive styles of dancing in the lives of so many that lived during the 1950’s. Especially among those that managed to have the experience in America. On the world competition stage however there is a new kid in town so to speak and that kid would be the World Rock ‘n’ Roll Confederation. What this organization does is create a standard upon which beginners and professionals can be judged upon in dance tournaments as well as identifying what the traditional and alternative styles of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing are within the compliance of the organizations rules and regulations.
When it comes to Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing there is one name that reigns supreme: Roman Kolb. In addition to holding five World Champion Titles as a dancer he has now moved into the world of training and is teaching a new generation of dancers the innovations, skills, and techniques that are necessary to become a champion in the sport of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing.
The next name to know in this exciting sport would be Miguel Angueira who holds three World Champion Titles. He is still performing in the sport however and has not moved into training. He is well known for the finesses and aesthetics of his dancing as much as he is known for his technical skills necessary to perform flawless and beautiful routines.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing means different things to different people but if you are hoping to learn to dance in order to compete it is important that you learn the rules, the steps, and the judging criteria that you will be subject to when dancing. If you want to learn for fun or the sheer entertainment value then it is best to learn the style of dancing that you most closely relate to Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing, which for many people is the swing style dancing that was ushered in during the days of be-bop music.
The Victorian Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Association of Australia follows rules of dance that for many more closely resemble this ‘social’ style of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing then the World Rock ‘n’ Roll Confederation or the United States Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Federation. Competition, with so many sets of rules and standards to follow may get a bit confusing however so it is indeed best to know what your goals are before signing on for a particular style of Rock ‘n’ Roll dance.
This is one instance when watching the videos before making any sort of commitment to learn any particular style of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing may be the wisest course of action. This allows you to check out your options, gives you the opportunity to discover opportunities in your area, and provides the perfect chance to see the style of dance you are considering in action before taking the plunge. It’s a win-win situation for you and all you need to do is check out a few videos.
Of course, there is no rule that says you can’t learn them all. One thing that is important to dancers, particularly those that perform on a competitive level is flexibility and the ability to adapt and quickly learn new moves, steps, and routines. If you plan to be a contender on the world stage or even a local stage for Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing, it pays to be willing to taste a bit of all the styles this sport has to offer. You never know when you might be surprised that the one you least expected to like or appreciate becomes your absolute favourite style of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing. Stranger things have happened.