Dance sports Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is Dancesport?
Dancesport is a combination of art and sport, previously known as competitive ballroom dancing, where partners compete against each other on the dance floor.
What are the fundamental characteristics of Dancesport?
- Posture: Enables a dancer to stand out with sophistication and confidence.
- Timing: Dancing on time with the music.
- Hold: Correct body position with the partner in a closed position.
- Togetherness: Dancing as one on the floor.
- Musicality and Expression: Characterization of the dance with the music and adherence to musical phrasing.
- Foot and Leg Action: Use of lower extremities for balance, beauty, and strength.
- Shape: Combination of turn and sway to create a look or position.
- Floor Craft: Ability to avoid bumping into other couples.
- Intangibles: How a couple looks together while performing.
How to categorize dancing skill levels in Dancesport?
- Starting Level
- Intermediate Level
- Highest Level
What are the styles of Dancesport?
- International Standard Style: Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango.
- Latin American Style: Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Pasodoble.
What is the Slow Waltz?
Introduced in England in 1874, the Slow Waltz is a dance in 3/4 time characterized by graceful rise and fall motion, primarily danced in closed position.
What is the Viennese Waltz?
A classic dance style characterized by sweeping, graceful turns danced at a faster tempo, known to originate from Austria and Bavaria.
What is the Tango?
Originating from Buenos Aires, the Tango features a close hold, low center of gravity, and an emphasis on Contra Body movement with a dramatic attitude.
What is the Slow Foxtrot?
Named after American performer Harry Fox, the Slow Foxtrot is characterized by long, flowing strides and gentle curves, creating a smooth and effortless appearance.
What is the Quickstep?
Developed during World War I, the Quickstep is a light-hearted dance characterized by fast, flowing movements and syncopations, suitable for both formal and informal events.
What is the Cha Cha Cha?
A newcomer in Latin American dances from the fifties, characterized by feet staying close to the floor with slower steps followed by a quick ‘cha-cha-cha’ action.
What is the Rumba?
An Afro-Cuban ballroom dance known for subtle side-to-side hip movements, danced with a basic pattern of two quick side steps and a slow forward step.
What is the Samba?
The national dance of Brazil, characterized by simple forward and backward steps and tilting, rocking body movements, danced to syncopated rhythm.
What is the Jive?
A fast, energetic dance influenced by Boogie, Rock & Roll, and Swing, characterized by knee-lifting, hip rocking, and plenty of kicks.
What is the Pasodoble?
A dramatic dance originating from Spain, inspired by bullfighting, characterized by strong progressive steps and sharp body actions.
