PE Flashcards
was performed during social gatherings.
ballroom dance
The dances were held in a large room. So, the term “ballroom dance” literally referred to a dance done in a ballroom.
Ballroom
In France and England during the 18th century. Which is a lively dance (in ¾ time signature) done in small steps.
Minuet
also known as European, modern, and modern ballroom dance. These were standardized in Europe and eventually spread worldwide.
International Standard Dances
The international standard dance is derived from an old German word walzen, which means “to turn, to roll, or to glide.” Waltz started in the suburbs of Vienna and in the airplane regions of Austria.
Waltz
This dance was originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was originally known as a sensual ballroom dance
Tango
Baile con Corte
“a dance with the rest”
This dance was created by an actor named Harry Fox in 1914 and was originally danced with big band (vocal) music. It is characterized by its long and continuous flowing movements.
Foxtrot
his dance was originally a foxtrot but is performed quickly. It originated in the suburbs of New York during the World War
Quickstep
Also known as Wiener Walzer in German, this is the first ballroom dance to execute the “close hold position.
Viennese waltz
These dances were originated in Latin America.
International Latin Dance
It originated from Cuba. It was inspired by a slow version of mambo called “triple mambo” or a mambo with guiro (a percussion instrument).
Cha-Cha
This Latin dance originated in Brazil during the 19th century. The word is derived from the Angolan term semba, which means “invitation to dance”
samba
The name comes from the word rumbear, which means “going to parties, dancing, and having a good time.”
rumba
This dance portrays the Spanish bullfight, where the male represents the matador and the woman as the matador’s cape.
Paso doble
