Ballroom and Latin Dances are generally divided into 5 main categories: American Smooth, International Standard, American Rhythm, International Latin, and Nightclub. The dance technique used for both International and American styles is similar, but International Standard allows only closed dance positions, whereas American Smooth allows closed, open and separated dance movements. The following is a list of the various dances within each of these categories.
American Style
American Smooth
Waltz - Tango - Foxtrot - Viennese Waltz
American Rhythm
Cha Cha - Rumba - East Coast Swing - Bolero - Mambo
International Style
International Standard
International Latin
Slow Waltz - Tango - Viennese Waltz - Slow Foxtrot - Quickstep
Nightclub
Nightclub Two-Step - Hustle - West Coast Swing - Lindy Hop - Salsa - Merengue - Bachata