Cabaret
A special single-dance division of Dancesport in which couples dance an exhibition-style piece to their own selection of music. The dance may incorporate lifts and/or drops, and is not limited to the pre-defined dance styles such as Smooth or Latin.
Closed division
A division of competition which involves the dancing of figures specific to a syllabus, to the exclusion of variations and choreography.
Dancesport
The official name given to the sport of competitive Ballroom Dancing.
Exhibition ballroom dancing
The performing of ballroom dances in a stylized, theatrical presentation.
Formation team
A group of three or more dancers who perform ballroom-style routines.
Freestyle division
A division of competition whereby the man leads the lady through an improvised set of figures, without relying on pre-determined choreography or dance routines.
Open division
A division of competition which can involve the dancing of variations and/or choreography.
Theatre Arts
A category of ballroom competition which includes lifts and drops. Also known as Adagio.