During a ballroom showcase, one couple performs to 2/4 music, emphasizing a dramatic and sensual style that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During a practical examination, a couple is assigned music in 3/4 time. Their instructor reminds them that the performance should travel smoothly around the line of dance while emphasizing the characteristic rise-and-fall action throughout the routine.

A competition judge observes a couple dancing at a noticeably faster pace than the other Standard Ballroom dancers. Their routine features an up-and-down, rise-and-fall swinging motion performed to lively swing music, yet they maintain control while traveling around the floor.

A dance pair performs to 4/4 music with the goal of moving elegantly and continuously around the dance floor. The teacher praises the couple for maintaining smooth, controlled travel rather than emphasizing speed or dramatic accents.