Rhythm or Smooth?

[love2swing]

Say you were a professional who wanted to enter several upcoming competitions with a pro partner. Your choices are Smooth (W, T, FT, VW) OR rhythm (mambo, swing, rumba, cha-cha, bolero). Obviously, you have to do all dances in the style you choose and and cannot intermix. Which would you choose? What are the pros and cons of each style for you?

 

[DanceMentor]

I would pick smooth, but my wife would choose rhythm. :lol:

 

[standardgirl]

Smooth!!!!!!!!! As I am so much better in standard and smooth than latin and rhythm. Also, with my hyperextended knees, smooth is better for my nody anywaz.

 

[sunderi]

I voted for rhythm. I pursue both, but my talents are definitely on the rhythm side, rather than the smooth. If I had to choose one, it would be rhythm.

 

[dTas]

Smooth... i love rhythm and would prefere it but i perform better at smooth.

 

[Purr]

That's an easy choice. My technique & presentation are so much better in rhythm than smooth.

 

[pygmalion]

Amen, Purr. Although I did get somewhat inspired, out watching smoothies dance recently. Maybe I can find a good coach when I get to Dallas. Gonna be tough. I want to do at least two comps pro-am next year, so I'd better get cracking! :lol: