BALLROOM DANCE Flashcards
1
Q
Dance Directions (8)
A
- Line of Dance
- Back Line of Dance
- Toward Center
- Toward Wall
- Diagonal Center
- Diagonal Wall
- Back Diagonal Center
- Back Diagonal Wall
2
Q
Ballroom dancing originated from the latin word _____
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Ballare
3
Q
Ballare means _____
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to dance
4
Q
ballroom dancing is also known as
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partner dancing
5
Q
ballroom’s primary purpose is for
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- entertainment
- recreation
6
Q
Types of Ballroom Dances
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- Waltz
- Tango
- Cha Cha Cha
- Jive
- Samba
- Batchata
7
Q
Waltz is derived from the German word _____
A
Walzen
8
Q
Walzen means _____
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to roll / to turn
9
Q
Waltz, a.k.a
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weller / spinner
10
Q
waltz is danced in _____
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closed-hold position
11
Q
waltz is characterized by
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- graceful movements
- gracious turning
12
Q
A Latin dance which originated in Cuba
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Cha Cha Cha
13
Q
a fun, flirtatious dance with lots of movements
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Cha Cha Cha
14
Q
Cha Cha Cha is derived from _____
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Mambo
15
Q
Cha Cha Cha is danced in __ time
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4/4
16
Q
(Dance Pattern) Cha Cha Cha
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Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow
(SSQQS)
17
Q
Tango, a.k.a _____
A
Baile con corte
