Ballroom Dance Flashcards
Originated from the Latin word “BALLARE” which means “TO DANCE”.
Applies to any one of several dances in which two individuals, a “leader” and a “follower”, dance with physical contact.
Ballroom Dance
dance is a type of set partner dancing and may refer at its widest definition, to almost any type of social dancing as recreation, which is both enjoyed socially and competitively around the world. Ballroom dancing is also widely enjoyed on stage, television and film.
Ballroom
form of social
dancing whose primary purpose is for recreation and entertainment.m
Ballroom Dancing
Types of Ballroom Dances
- The standard ballroom dance
- Latin ballroom dance
It was first danced as a country-folk dance in Bavaria and Austria in the 17th century and later introduced in England in the 19th century. It is the smoothest type of ballroom dance, consisting of uninterrupted turns rise and fall, and long, flowing moves.
Waltz
came from Buenos Aires in the late 19th century. It involves movements where the women dance harmoniously with the _____ male leader
Tango
It is an American ballroom dance first performed by Harry Fox in 1914. It is easy to learn, making it the ideal ballroom dance for beginners. It involves long, smooth, and flowing movements through the dance floor.
Foxtrot
It is an English dance developed in the 1920s. Fast movements, including runs, characterize it, walks, chases, and some combinations of the Charleston and quicker foxtrot tempo.
Quickstep
The Latin styles of ballroom dancing usually have more complicated steps and forms, which are suitable for advanced ballroom dancers.
Latin Ballroom Dance Styles
Originating from Spain, _________ is basically a dance that portrays bullfights. It has many choreographic instructions, so it is popularly performed in competitive ballroom dances.
Pasodoble
Fashioned from the form of trova and using the traditional song in eastern Cuba, the _____ ______ is the most loved ballroom dance in Latin America. It is a dramatic dance of couples falling in love with which the movements involve a combination of other ballroom dances, including slow salsa, rhumba, waltz, and foxtrot.
Cuban Bolero
was formed out of seguidilla in the late 18th century and was popularized by famous court dancers like Sabastian Cerezo. It was widely performed in the 19th century but became outdated in the 20th century. It was replaced by Cuban bolero, another bolero style danced along with a Cuban music genre.
Spanish Bolero
As the national dance of Brazil, _____ is widely enjoyed by Brazilians of all ages. It can be danced socially with a partner or solo during the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. It is also performed in many parts of the world, such as Paris, the U.S., and Latin America.
Samba
involves movements such as figure-eight hip rotation, revolving foot action, knee-lengthening, and other Cuban bolero dances. It originated in Cuba and arrived in the U.S. in the 1920s. Among the ballroom dances, ______ is the most sensual and romantic.
Rumba
is also a Cuban dance. In fact, it is the spin-off of danzon, the national dance of Cuba. It was developed by brothers Orestes and Cachao Lopez in the 1930s. It became very popular in the 1940s and 1950s in Cuba and New York. _____ is considered the most emotional ballroom dance. It involves arm movements, facial expressions, and hip movements that make up the overall sensuality of the dance.
Mambo
