Sports dance is a kind of dance with strong appreciation, which combines the competitiveness of sports and the artistry of performance. Sports dance, also known as international standard dance, can be divided into three categories: Latin dance, modern dance and social dance.

According to the functional classification of sports dance, it can be divided into competitive sports dance and mass sports dance. Social dance belongs to mass sports dance, while Latin dance and modern dance belong to competitive sports dance.

Basic knowledge of sports dance:

1, grouping

The general sports dance competition is divided into professional group and amateur group. In China, there are many professional colleges and students in sports dance, so there are professional colleges besides two groups. Occupation group is divided into occupation group A, occupation group B and occupation rising star group. Professional group is divided into group A and professional colleges of all ages. Amateur group includes juvenile group, youth group and mature group.

2. Venue

Usually the game is played in a stadium with a length of 24 meters and a width of 15 meters, and the players play counterclockwise. The site is required to be non-reflective, non-slippery, flat and surrounded by boundaries.

3. clothes

Male modern dancers must wear dark evening dresses, black trousers, shoes and socks, and long hair is not allowed. Female Latin dancers' stockings should not be flesh-colored, children's clothes below 10 should not be adults, and three-point clothing and bare back should be exposed to the waist.

4. Music and time

The time of each dance in the competition is usually 1 minute, 15 seconds to 2 minutes. Five dances will be prepared for each dance competition and randomly selected during the competition. Each group uses the same dance music. The music melody of the professional group is more beautiful, and the music rhythm of the children group is stronger.

5. Player requirements

In the competition, the athlete's feet can't leave the ground for two seconds, that is, they are not allowed to lift. Because the game is played by everyone, it is difficult for players to ensure that no one is around. It is very dangerous to do the action of leaving your feet off the ground, and you may bump into the next player or be touched by other players. This regulation is mainly based on security considerations.