Stimulus and Response in International Standard and Latin Dances

Question 1

These are also known as European, modern, and modern ballroom dance. It is a formal dance, wherein partners should always be in a “closed hold position” in performing all figures, while moving together as one unit at all times.

Answer 1

International Standard Dances

Question 2

This is derived from an old German word walzen, which means “to turn, to roll, or to glide.”

Answer 2

Waltz

Question 3

This dance was originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was originally known as a sensual ballroom dance. It was originally performed only by women, but it developed into a couple dance.

Answer 3

Tango

Question 4

This dance was created by an actor named Harry Fox in 1914 and was originally danced with big band (vocal) music.

Answer 4

Foxtrot

Question 5

This dance was originally a foxtrot but is performed quickly. It is an energetic, fast-paced dance combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps and syncopated rhythms while still looking smooth and elegant.

Answer 5

Quickstep

Question 6

Also known as Wiener Walzer in German, this dance is the first ballroom dance to execute the “close hold position.”

Answer 6

Viennese waltz

Question 7

These dances were originated in Latin America. It is a partner dance wherein traits such as expressiveness, intensity, energy, and sensuality were obvious.

Answer 7

International Latin Dances

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Cha-cha

Question 9

The word is derived from the Angolan term semba, which means “invitation to dance.”

Answer 9

Samba

Question 10

The name comes from the word rumbear, which means “going to parties, dancing, and having a good time.”

Answer 10

Rumba

Question 11

This dance portrays the Spanish bullfight, where the male represents the matador and the woman as the matador’s cape.

Answer 11

Paso doble

Question 12

The dance was influenced by dances such as boogie, jitterbug, bebop, rock and roll, and Lindy hop.

Answer 12

Jive

Question 13

Enumerate the different international standard dances.

Answer 13

Waltz
Tango
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Viennese waltz

Question 14

Enumerate the different international latin dances.

Answer 14

Cha-cha
Samba
Rumba
Paso doble
Jive

Question 15

Waltz started in the suburbs of ______ and in the alpine regions of ______ .

Answer 15

Vienna ; Austria

Question 16

Tango was then called Baile con Corte, which means “__________,” due to its dramatic, passionate, sharp, flexing steps, and posed pauses.

Answer 16

a dance with the rest

Question 17

It is characterized by its long and continuous flowing movements with the rhythm in 4/4 time signature.

Answer 17

Foxtrot

Question 18

Quickstep originated in the suburbs of _________ during the World War I.

Answer 18

New York

Question 19

This dance is rotary in nature, wherein chain steps are used in shifting directions while continuously turning in a clockwise or counterclockwise manner.

Answer 19

Viennese waltz

Question 20

Cha-cha was first introduced in _______, in 1952, and in 1954, it reached the _____________.

Answer 20

Britain ; United States

Question 21

This Latin dance originated in Brazil during 19th century.

Answer 21

Samba

Question 22

The dance music of Rumba is in what time signature?

Answer 22

4/4

Question 23

The term paso doble is translated as “________”

Answer 23

double step

Question 24

Paso doble is also known as “_______” because it shows arrogant pride and bold decisiveness.

Answer 24

the dance of the master

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Jive