In an era where authenticity reigns supreme, ballroom culture stands as a testament to the power of artistic freedom and community strength.

Image: A demonstration of the rumba by Bob Henderson and Eileen Henshall, World Ballroom Dancing Champions, in March 1949. Television Dancing Club first took to the floor on 27 January 1948.

When the reality competition premiered in 2005, viewers across the U.S. were introduced to the beauty of traditional ballroom ...