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20th Century - Dance Flashcards

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Type of music known for its syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment played especially on the piano.

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Ragtime

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Wrote “Maple Leaf Rag”

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Scott Joplin

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Transformed some dances into couple dances

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Vernon and Irene Castle

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Performed with both partners close to each other; men moving backward and women moving forward

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Castle Walk

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Played while Castle Walk

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Castle Rag

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Dance developed in Buenos Aires that was highly erotic with both partners keeping direct eye contact and close body contact

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Tango

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When was foxtrot invented?

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1914

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Invented the foxtrot dance

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Arthur Carringford (Harry Fox)

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Dance that looks like normal walking. It is done in 4/4 time and can be performed solo, with a partner or group.

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Charleston

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Dance that originated in New Orleans and is similar to Charleston

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Black Bottom

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When was the “The Original Black Bottom Dance” printed and where did the dance become a fad?

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  1. It became a fad in the American society in the mid-20’s
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Where did the Charleston dance originate?

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Charleston, South Carolina

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American dance that originated from Harlem, NYC. It was considered a street dance.

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Lindy Hop

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Lindy Hop was a combination of what dances?

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Jazz, tap, breakaway, and Charleston

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List 3 Cuban dances that were popularised in America

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Cha cha cha, rumba and mambo

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Brazilian dance that was popularised in America

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Samba

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When were some Latin dances known to Americans and how?

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1930’s and 40’s. Through movie stars

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“grandfather of all Latin dances”

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Rumba

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Dance that narrates the love and passion between a tough male lover and a timid, mischievous woman.

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Rumba

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Why is Rumba considered to be the sexiest ballroom dance?

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Because of its sensual hip movements and intense sharp eye contact

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Dance that comes from the very old traditions of Africa which consisted of multifaceted rhythms

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Mambo

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What does the word “mambo” mean and where did the term come from?

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Afro-Cuban name for polymetry or rhythm against rhythm

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Dance that derived from mambo and the swing

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Cha cha cha

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How do you dance the cha cha cha?

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Dancers’ feet remain close to the floor, hips are relaxed for free movement in the pelvic area, and upper body shifts over supporting foot as steps are taken

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Dance that has light, effortless and carefree movement from knees and ankles

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Samba

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Prevalent dances after World War II

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  • Jitterbug/ Swing
  • the Lindy
  • the rock n’ roll
  • boogie-woogie/ Bop
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Charleston-like steps danced in place, sometimes danced with a partner

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Bop

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Latin dance in 2/4 syncopated time and emerged in the 1960’s

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Bossa Nova

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Bossa Nova was a combination of what dances?

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Jazz and Samba, which ended up in a Latin mix

30
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What was the title of the first Bossa Nova record and who recorded it?

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“Blame It on the Bossa Nova” - Eydie Gorme

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Dance that gained fame from songs “Boogaloo Blues” and “I Like It Like That”

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Boogaloo

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Boogaloo was a combination of?

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Latin, African American, blues, rock n’ roll and soul music

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Boogaloo dance only lasted a decade but re-emerged again the next decade in what part of America?

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West coast

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Who invented the “twist” dance? When and where did he perform this?

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Chubby Checker. Early 1960’s on the American Bandstand

35
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Dancers stood apart and twisted their hips in this dance while pivoting on their feet

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Twist

36
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Name the dances introduced in the Jazz Age/ Roaring Twenties

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Lindy Hop, Charleston and Black Bottom

37
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Free-flowing and jerky dance that required a partner

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Mod dance

38
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Who introduced the Mod dance and when was it brought to America?

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Britains. It was brought to America on 1963

39
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Who first performed the Mod dance?

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Narcissistic teenagers who rebelled against rock n’ roll

40
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Give at least 5 examples of Mod dance

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The Pony, the Crow, Monkey, Boomerang, Saw, the Freddy, Jump-up, Slop, Skate, Ski, Jerk and the Let Kiss

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Experimental and freeform dance influenced by drug-induced exhibitionism

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Psychedelic dance

42
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When and where was the psychedelic dance introduced?

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  1. Haight Ashbury, San Francisco
43
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Cuban dance originating from NYC that was popular in the last 2 decades of the 20th century

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Hustle

44
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What movie was the Hustle dance used in?

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Saturday Night Fever

45
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In the last 2 decades of the 20th century, what were the main focuses of dancers and choreographers?

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Individual statements, revised old themes, and stretching the medium through collaborations and technology

46
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“King of Pop”

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Michael Jackson

47
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True or False. Social dances were popular in the 1980’s while western line dances gained popularity in the 1990’s.

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True

48
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At what point did disco dance got less popular and at what point did it re-emerge?

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1983 and came back in the 1990’s

49
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When and who kickstarted funk music?

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1960’s. James Brown and Jimi Hendrix

50
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When and who introduced funk rock?

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1970’s. Earth, Wind, and Fire (a band)

51
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What genres were popular among rock artists from the mid 80’s and 90’s?

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Funk music and funk rock

52
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When did the era of funk nostalgia begin?

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1990’s

53
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Who sang YMCA and how does the dance go?

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Village People (band). Used cheerleading positions to spell the name of the song

54
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Song that hit the US 100 song charts for 60 weeks. Its dance composed of arm movements and hip swivelling

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Macarena

55
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Dance that was performed in nightclubs and on the streets

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Street dance

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When and where was street dance introduced?

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1970’s. California

57
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What was street dance associated with?

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Funk, breakdancing and hip-hop

58
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Informal dance battle

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Jamming

59
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Known as the annual breakdance competition

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Battle of the Year

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