Absolutely right: listen to the music. A perfect example is the well-known song "The Way You Look Tonight." The Frank Sinatra version is a Foxtrot. The Michael Buble version is a Rumba. Same song--but the arrangements are very different.
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Re: Modern Ballroom Music Source
Posted by 10 Dance master
5/8/2017 10:04:00 PM
American Style Rumba @ 32-34 M.P.M.
Int'l Rumba @ 27-29 M.P.M.
Bolero Rumba @ 24-26 M.P.M.
If You Should Purchase Correct Ballroom Music, It Will Be Listed On The Label As Such Music Timing. Correct Timing Can Be Purchased On-Line. Hope This Helps.