Case 1: You attend a dance venue where a waltz is being played. The female dancers all have their heads tilted and the dancers have prescribed posture and movement.

Case 2: You attend a dance venue where a waltz is being played. There is no head tilting and most dancers although keeping time to the music are not overly concerned with posture.

I would like to know some accurate term(s) to describe and contrast each case. I may be wrong but I assume must of you reading this question would not attend a Case 2 venue if for no other reason then to avoid developing habits contrary to prescribed dance style. Nevertheless many Case 2 venues exit.


Case 1: Formal Dance?, Proper Dance?, Competitive Dance?, Serious Dance? Ballroom Dance?, Other?

Case 2; Informal Dance?, Improper Dance?, Non-competitive Dance?, Fun Dance?, Social Dance?, Other?

I am hoping to reach a consensus on this.

Also I am considering starting another discussion (PLEASE NOT HERE) on the similarities and differences between Case 1 and Case 2 venues. I want to know if this would be a proper forum for this discussion and if not any suggestions where to post such a string.

Case 1) Competitive dancers

Case 2) Social dancing

Why not attend Case 2? It's a place where you can go relax and have some fun. Generally there will be dancers of varying degrees of abilities as well as progression through lesson levels. Some of the girls might dance in a closed contact position with the head in the proper position provided the GUY can lead properly and does not freak out with 2 bodies touching.

If you ONLY going to attend Case 1) Your pretty much going to be on the competitive floor.

However there does come a time when you might not enjoy social dancing. Once you've had enough years of lessons you might find yourself wanting to work on proper technique. If you have a dance partner that's great and you can do that. If your dancing Pro/Am your kinda sunk.