Ballroom Flashcards
three basic aspects of human existence:
food supply, sexual impulse and relationship with the spirit world.
Most ________were originally ceremonial rites categorized from three basic aspects of human existence
group dances
Throughout the _________ and 16th century, social dance became more firmly ensconced in the courts with partners constantly changing, filling the ballroom with emerged square formation like the cotillion and quadrille, wherein dancers systematically dressed up in formal attire.
Renaissance Period
The word “BALL” is derived from the Latin word “________” meaning “TO DANCE”.
BOLARE
BOLARE means
to dance
The word “_____” denotes a room where balls may be held, that is formal social dances.
BALLROOM
Ballroom competitions became popular in the___
20’s
what is formed in the 20’s
Ballroom Branch of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
Its mission was to standardize the music, steps, and technique in ballroom dancing everywhere.
Ballroom Branch of Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
It is interesting that in 1995, the Olympic Committee granted provisional recognition to Ballroom Dancing or “_______”.
Dance Sports
when did the Olympic Committee granted provisional recognition to Ballroom Dancing or “Dance Sports”.
1995
The internationally recognized world of Ballroom Dancing Championship is the _____________________________, held annually in Black Pool England.
BRITISH OPEN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
where is the BRITISH OPEN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS annually held
Black Pool England
_____________ is a matter of getting all the body parts in a BALLROOM POSITION so that they are carried out gracefully. The head, chest and hips are carried upright well.
Proper posture
A _________ allows one’s body to dance gracefully. _______ prepares the dancer to move in an easy and natural way which leads to his attainment of poise and confidence.
good dance posture
