ENHANCING PARTNERING SKILLS THROUGH INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AND LATIN DANCES

Question 1

During the 19th century, there was a special formal event called “____”, which was intended mostly for dancing. And the dances were held in a large room called a “_________”.

Answer 1

ball and ballroom

Question 2

The term “ballroom dance” literally referred to a ____ ?

Answer 2

dance in a ballroom.

Question 3

It is a competitive ballroom dancing, is basically couples assembled on a dance floor being compared with other couples by qualified judges, on relative performance and execution.

Answer 3

DANCESPORT

Question 4

These are also know as European, Modern and Modern Ballroom Dance.

Answer 4

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DANCES

Question 5

It is a formal dance, wherein partners should always be in a “Closed Position” in performing all figures, while moving together as one unit at all times.

Answer 5

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DANCE

Question 6

It is originated in LATIN AMERICA.

Answer 6

INTERNATIONAL LATIN DANCES

Question 7

More on sexy dances feature loads of hip action, long expressive legs and arms, and long beautiful lines

Answer 7

INTERNATIONAL LATIN DANCES

Question 8

• uses a closed frame in all of its dances
• more formal and elegant

Answer 8

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

Question 9

• moves faster to match its more high-energy music.

Answer 9

LATIN DANCES

Question 10

• alternate between several dance positions

Answer 10

LATIN DANCES

Question 11

more passionate, sexy dancing

Answer 11

LATIN DANCES

Question 12

First waltzes were danced in the location of today’s Germany and Austria, back in 13th century

Answer 12

WALTZ

Question 13

Derived from old German word “walzen”, means?

Answer 13

“to turn, to roll, or glide”

Question 14

• originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Danced 4/4 time signature

Answer 14

TANGO

Question 15

It was called “Baile con Corte” means “____________”, due to its dramatic, passionate, sharp, flexing steps.

Answer 15

“a dances with the rest”

Question 16

Created by an actor named Harry
Fox in the United States 1914.

Answer 16

FOXTROT

(FOXTROT)

Question 17

• are walking steps and side steps.
• Danced in 4/4 time signature

Answer 17

FOXTROT

Question 18

it is characterized by longer, smooth, gliding steps, demanding ease of movement and control

Answer 18

SLOW FOXTROT

Question 19

• It is originated in the suburbs of New York during World War 1.

Answer 19

QUICK STEP

Question 20

It is an energetic, fast-paced dance combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps.

Answer 20

QUICK STEP

Question 21

has the fastest tempo.

has a 4/4 time signature, providing a steady and predictable rhythm for dancers.

Answer 21

QUICK STEP

Question 22

• It is notably faster than that of the standard Waltz

Answer 22

VIENNESE WALTZ

Question 23

Also known as Wiener Walzer in german

Answer 23

VIENNESE WALTZ

Question 24

It was inspired by a slow version of mambo called “triple mambo” or a mambo with guiro (a percussion instrument).

Answer 24

CHA-CHA

Question 25

with an emphasis on the first beat of each measure, creating a distinctive “one-two-three”

it is typically in a 3/4 time signature

Answer 25

VIENNESE WALTZ

Question 26

• Originated from Cuba, it is a lively and energetic ballroom dance.
• It is characterized by its lively 4/4 time signature.

Answer 26

CHA-CHA

Question 27

• Originated in Brazil during 19th century.

Answer 27

SAMBA

Question 28

characterized by its lively and energetic movements.

• 2/4 time signature, with a strong emphasis on the second beat.

Answer 28

SAMBA

Question 29

• It is originated in Cuba during the 19th century, but its roots are African.

Answer 29

RUMBA

Question 30

typically set in a 4/4 time signature, providing a steady beat, and it has a slow tempo.

Answer 30

RUMBA

Question 31

It is known for its sensual movements, romantic feel, and rhythmic patterns.

Answer 31

RUMBA

Question 32

It’s often referred to as the ________ in the ballroom community, and emphasis on hip action.

Answer 32

“DANCE OF LOVE”

Question 33

It’s often referred to as the “dance of love” in the ballroom community, and emphasis on hip action

Answer 33

RUMBA

Question 34

• This dance portrays the Spanish bullfight, where the male represents matador and the women as the matador’s cape.
• Danced in 2/4 time signature.

Answer 34

PASO DOBLE

Question 35

It is described by high lift of the knees, upbeat steps, and swings hip motion.

Answer 35

jive

Question 36

It is the music iswritten in 2/4 or 4/4 time with the musical accents occurring on the even beats (the “twos”) of each measure.

Answer 36

jive