Basically now DANCESPORT falls into two categories:-

There is social dancing. This is for non competitive dancers and medallists who wish to dance in dance schools, clubs or halls. They are able to combine exercise with socialising and avoid the pressures of the open competition scene.

Then there is competitive ballroom and Latin dancing (Dancesport). This is for couples who wish to progress further in Dancesport and take part in competitions which include sections for beginners, novice, intermediate, pre championship, championship and international status.

Dancesport consists of Standard (Modern) (sometimes still referred to as Ballroom) and Latin American (mostly referred to as Latin).