Ballroom Dances

Question 1

The term “ball” was intended mostly for an event with dancing. And the dances were held in a large room called _

Answer 1

Ballroom

Question 2

Referred to a dance in a ballroom

Answer 2

Ballroom dance

Question 3

A competitive ballroom dance.

Answer 3

Dancesport

Question 4

*Also known as European, Modern, and Modern Ballroom Dance.
*Formal dance were partners should always be in a “Closed Position”.

Answer 4

International Standard Dances

Question 5

*Came from Latin America

*sexy dances feature loads of hip action, long expressive legs and arms, and long beautiful lines.

*Faster-paced, more sensual and have more rhythmic expression.

*Has several dance positions

Answer 5

International Latin Dances

Question 6

*Derived from the old German word “Walzen”, means “to turn, to roll or glide”

*step, slide, and step in _ time signature.

*first beat is accented and performed in a progressive way

Answer 6

Waltz, 3/4

Question 7

*Originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina

*it was called “Baile con Corte” means “ a dance with the rest”, due to ties dramatic, passionate, sharp, flexing steps.

*_ time signature

Answer 7

Tango, 4/4

Question 8

*Created by an actor named Harry Fox in the united states 1914

*Danced in _ time signature with a walking step and a side step

Answer 8

Foxtrot, 4/4

Question 9

Characterized by longer, smooth, gliding steps, demanding ease of movement and control

Answer 9

Slow foxtrot

Question 10

*Fastest tempo

*Has a _ time signature providing a steady and predictable rhythm for dancers.

*Energetic, fast-paced danced combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps.

*Originated in the suburbs of New york during WWI

Answer 10

Quick step, 4/4

Question 11

*Typically a _ time signature

*Has a consistent emphasis on the first beat of each measure, creating a distinctive “one-two-three”

Answer 11

Viennese waltz, 3/4

Question 12

*Dance incorporating with cheeky gestures, flirtatious interactions, and expressive facial expressions.

*Quick footwork, hip actions, dynamic spins and turns

*Lively _ time signature

*Came from cuba and it is lively and an energetic ballroom dance

Answer 12

CHA-CHA, 4/4

Question 13

*Came from brazil during the 19th century

*lively and energetic movements

*rapid bending, straightening of the knees, vibrant hip movements, giving a distinct bounce.

*_ time signature with a strong emphasis on the second beat

Answer 13

Samba, 2/4

Question 14

*referred to as the “dance of love” and it emphasizes on hip actions, sensual movements, romantic feel, and rhythmic patterns.

*_ time signature providing a steady beat, and it has a slow tempo.

Answer 14

Rumba, 4/4

Question 15

*Portrays the Spanish bullfight, where the male represents matador, and the woman was the matador’s cape

*Danced in _ time signature

*Music has a strong, march-like rhythm, emohasizing the bold and dramatic movementd of the dance.

*known for powerful movements and strong dramatic character

Answer 15

Paso Doble, 2/4

Question 16

*Music is written in 2/4 or 4/4 time signature with the musical accents occuring on the even beats (“the twos”) of each measure.

*Described by high lift of the knees, upbeat steps, and swings hip motion.

Answer 16

Jive