ballroom dnacing Flashcards
- Is a form of social dance that serves as RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES and ENTERTAINMENT to many individuals.
- It is an avenue for self-expression for the youth in which every move has representational value
Ballroom dance
ballroom dancing is derived from the word
ball, which came from the Latin word BALLARE meaning “ to dance”.
Aside from social gatherings, ballroom dancing is also
in stage plays and films.
______________ are some of the popular ballroom dances that are also used in competitive dancing known as _______________
Cha-cha-cha, waltz, swing, and tango; dancesport
Cha-cha-cha Is a popular Latin dance that originated in
Cuba
Cha-cha-cha was derived from
MAMBO with variations of JAZZ and Latin Rhythm
Are small steps or a series of gliding steps. It is more of hip movement with spins and dips to make it more expressive.
chasse steps
the rhythm of cha cha cha requires
chasse steps
the step pattern of cha cha cha is a count of
slow – slow –quick – quick – slow
or 1-2-/3 4 5
cha cha cha is danced over
two measures of 4/4 time signature