BALLROOM DANCE

Question 1

Dance Directions (8)

Answer 1

1. Line of Dance
2. Back Line of Dance
3. Toward Center
4. Toward Wall
5. Diagonal Center
6. Diagonal Wall
7. Back Diagonal Center
8. Back Diagonal Wall

Question 2

Ballroom dancing originated from the latin word _____

Answer 2

Ballare

Question 3

Ballare means _____

Answer 3

to dance

Question 4

ballroom dancing is also known as

Answer 4

partner dancing

Question 5

ballroom’s primary purpose is for

Answer 5

1. entertainment
2. recreation

Question 6

Types of Ballroom Dances

Answer 6

1. Waltz
2. Tango
3. Cha Cha Cha
4. Jive
5. Samba
6. Batchata

Question 7

Waltz is derived from the German word _____

Answer 7

Walzen

Question 8

Walzen means _____

Answer 8

to roll / to turn

Question 9

Waltz, a.k.a

Answer 9

weller / spinner

Question 10

waltz is danced in _____

Answer 10

closed-hold position

Question 11

waltz is characterized by

Answer 11

1. graceful movements
2. gracious turning

Question 12

A Latin dance which originated in Cuba

Answer 12

Cha Cha Cha

Question 13

a fun, flirtatious dance with lots of movements

Answer 13

Cha Cha Cha

Question 14

Cha Cha Cha is derived from _____

Answer 14

Mambo

Question 15

Cha Cha Cha is danced in __ time

Answer 15

4/4

Question 16

(Dance Pattern) Cha Cha Cha

Answer 16

Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow
(SSQQS)

Question 17

Tango, a.k.a _____

Answer 17

Baile con corte

Question 18

to dance with many dramatic or artistic poses

Answer 18

Baile con corte

Question 19

use of castanets in tango

Answer 19

Andalusian Tango

Question 20

Who made the Tango a hit?

Answer 20

Rudolf Valentino

Question 21

Tango is danced in __ time

Answer 21

4/4

Question 22

(Dance Pattern) Tango

Answer 22

Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow
(SSQQS)

Question 23

CLOSE EMBRACE, lead and follow connected chest to chest

Answer 23

Argentine Tango

Question 24

Connected in upper thigh / hip area

Answer 24

International Tango

Question 25

Combination of Argentine and International Tango

Answer 25

American Tango

Question 26

lead and follow have space between their bodies

Answer 26

Open Embrace

Question 27

Tango Routine

Answer 27

1. Progressive Walk w/ Grapevine 2. Contraganza / Square Dance 3. Basic w/ Rock Step 4. Basic Step 5. Basic w/ Hook Step

Question 28

also known as swing

Answer 28

jive

Question 29

a lively energetic dance combining footwork and arm movements w/ swirls and dips

Answer 29

jive

Question 30

Jive, a.k.a

Answer 30

1. Lindy Hop 2. Jitterbug 3. Western Swing

Question 31

who named Jive Lindy Hop?

Answer 31

Shortz George Snowden

Question 32

who made the first documentation of Jive?

Answer 32

Laure Haile

Question 33

Jive Routine

Answer 33

Intro - Chicken Feet 1. Basic Jive 2. Basic w/ Counter Clockwise Movement 3. Basic w/ American Spin 4. Basic w/ Change Place

Question 34

a vibrant and lively dance that originated in Brazil

Answer 34

Samba

Question 35

characterized by its energetic movements and syncopated rhythms

Answer 35

Samba

Question 36

Samba is derived from the Angolan word _____

Answer 36

Semba

Question 37

a dance involving a navel thrust

Answer 37

semba

Question 38

originated in the Dominican Republic

Answer 38

Batchata

Question 39

characterized by its rhythmic patterns and emotional expression

Answer 39

Batchata

Question 40

Batchata Pattern

Answer 40

8-count

Question 41

Batchata Routine

Answer 41

side side side, tap/hip

Question 42

embodies social gatherings and celebrations

Answer 42

Bachata

Question 43

bachata means _____

Answer 43

party / social gathering