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Song tempi
are listed in Measures Per Minute or (MPM).
As recommended by the National & International Dance Council.
An easy (though not especially accurate) way to count (MPM)
is to tap out the number of beats in a particular interval
-20 seconds for music in 3:4 time (Waltzes), 30 seconds
for music in 2:4 time (Sambas), or 15 seconds for music in
4:4 time and so on.
Standard
Dances are those dances which have not only survived the
test of time but have been danced continuously since
their inception. Understanding the similarities as well
as the differences of all the social dances can readily
recognize and adapt as new dances appear on the scene.
List
on some dances MPM's:
Dances |
American |
International |
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Foxtrot |
30-32 MPM |
28-30 MPM |
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Peabody |
60-62 MPM |
- |
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Quickstep |
- |
50-52 MPM |
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Tango |
30-32 MPM |
33-33 MPM |
|
Viennese Waltz |
54-58 MPM |
56-60 MPM |
|
Waltz |
28-30 MPM |
28-30 MPM |
|
Bolero |
24-26 MPM |
- |
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Cha Cha |
28-30 MPM |
32 MPM |
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Hustle |
28-30 MPM |
- |
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Jive |
- |
44-46 MPM |
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Mambo |
48-51 MPM |
- |
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Merengue |
29-32 MPM |
- |
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Paso Doblé |
58-60 MPM |
60-62 MPM |
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Polka |
60-62 MPM |
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Rumba |
32-36 MPM |
26-27 MPM |
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Samba |
52 MPM |
48-50 MPM |
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Swing |
34-36 MPM |
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