Ballroom favorite is a term used to describe popular dances that are often performed in ballrooms. The five dances that are commonly referred to as ballroom favorites are the TANGO (5 letters), WALTZ (5 letters), RUMBA (5 letters), SAMBA (5 letters), Foxtrot (7 letters) and Onestep (7 letters). The TANGO is a passionate dance that originated in Argentina, the WALTZ is a graceful dance from Austria, the RUMBA is a Cuban dance with African influences, the SAMBA is a lively Brazilian dance, the Foxtrot is an American dance that combines elements of jazz and ragtime, and the Onestep is a basic dance step that is used in many different dances.