Ballroom

A ballroom is a large room inside a building, the designated purpose of which is holding large formal parties called balls. Traditionally, most balls were held in private residences; many mansions contain one or more ballrooms. In other large houses, a large room such as the main drawing room, long gallery, or hall may double as a ballroom, but a good ballroom should have the right type of flooring, such as hardwood flooring or stone flooring (usually marble).

Ballrooms are generally quite large, and may have ceilings higher than other rooms in the same building. The large amount of space for dancing, as well as the highly formal tone of events have given rise to ballroom dancing. The largest balls are now nearly always held in public buildings, and many hotels have a ballroom. They are also designed large to help the sound of orchestras carry well throughout the whole room.

A special case is the annual Vienna Opera Ball, where, just for one night, the auditorium of the Vienna State Opera is turned into a large ballroom. On the eve of the event, the rows of seats are removed from the stalls, and a new floor, level with the stage, is built.

Ballroom dance

Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television.

Ballroom dance may refer, at its widest definition, to almost any type of partner dancing as recreation. However, with the emergence of dancesport in modern times, the term has become narrower in scope, and traditionally refers to the five International Standard and five International Latin style dances (see dance categories below). The two styles, while differing in technique, rhythm and costumes, exemplify core elements of ballroom dancing such as control and cohesiveness. Developed in England, the two styles are now regulated by the World Dance Council (WDC) and the world dancesport federation. (Wdsf). In the United States, two additional variations are popular: American Smooth and American Rhythm, which combine elements of both traditional Latin and Ballroom dances.

Ballroom (musical)

Ballroom is a musical with a book by Jerome Kass and music by Billy Goldenberg and lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

Based on Kass's teleplay for the 1975 Emmy Award-winning television drama Queen of the Stardust Ballroom, the plot focuses on lonely widow Bea Asher, who becomes romantically involved with Alfred Rossi, a mail carrier she meets at the local dance hall. Her dream of a happily-ever-after relationship is shattered when she discovers Alfred hasn't been as honest about his personal life as she thought.

After eleven previews, the Broadway production, directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, opened on December 14, 1978 at the Majestic Theatre, where it ran for 116 performances. The cast included Dorothy Loudon as Bea and Vincent Gardenia as Alfred. The sets were by Robin Wagner, and Theoni V. Aldredge designed the costumes.

The production was Bennett's first project following A Chorus Line three years earlier.

Song list

  • A Terrific Band and a Real Nice Crowd
  • A Song for Dancing
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    by: Broken Shadow

    (Are you ready, Steve? )
    (Uh huh)
    (Andy? )
    (Yeah)
    (Mick? )
    (Okay)
    (Alright fellas - let's go! )
    It's been getting so hard living with the things you do to me
    My dreams are getting so strange - I could tell you everything I see
    I see a man in the back - as a matter of fact his eyes are as red as the sun
    And the girl in the corner - let no one ignore her - she thinks she's the passionate one
    (Oh yeah)
    It was like lightning
    Everybody was frightening
    And the music was soothing
    And they all started grooving
    (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
    And the man in the back said, "Everyone attack!" and it turned into a ballroom blitz
    And the girl in the corner said, "Boy, I want to warn you it'll turn into a ballroom blitz"
    Ballroom Blitz
    Ballroom Blitz
    Ballroom Blitz
    Ballroom Blitz
    Reaching out for something - touching nothing's all I ever do
    I softly call you over - when you appear there's nothing left of you
    And the man in the back is ready to crack as he raises his hands to the sky
    And the girl in the corner is everyone's mourner - she could kill you with a wink of her eye
    (Oh yeah)
    It was electric
    So frantically hectic
    And the band started leaving
    'cause they all stopped breathing
    (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
    And the man in the back said, "Everyone attack!" and it turned into a ballroom blitz
    And the girl in the corner said, "Boy, I want to warn you it'll turn into a ballroom blitz"
    Ballroom Blitz
    (Oh yeah)
    It was like lightning
    Everybody was frightening
    And the music was soothing
    And they all started grooving
    (yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
    And the man in the back said, "Everyone attack!" and it turned into a ballroom blitz
    And the girl in the corner said, "Boy, I want to warn you it'll turn into a ballroom blitz"
    Ballroom Blitz
    Ballroom Blitz
    Ballroom Blitz
    Ballroom Blitz
    It's, it's a ballroom blitz
    It's, it's a ballroom blitz
    It's, it's a ballroom blitz




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