ballroom dnacing Flashcards

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  • 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
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Ballroom dance

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2
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ballroom dancing is derived from the word

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ball, which came from the Latin word BALLARE meaning “ to dance”.

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Aside from social gatherings, ballroom dancing is also

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in stage plays and films.

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4
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______________ are some of the popular ballroom dances that are also used in competitive dancing known as _______________

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Cha-cha-cha, waltz, swing, and tango; dancesport

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Cha-cha-cha Is a popular Latin dance that originated in

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Cuba

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Cha-cha-cha was derived from

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MAMBO with variations of JAZZ and Latin Rhythm

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Are small steps or a series of gliding steps. It is more of hip movement with spins and dips to make it more expressive.

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chasse steps

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8
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the rhythm of cha cha cha requires

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chasse steps

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9
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the step pattern of cha cha cha is a count of

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slow – slow –quick – quick – slow
or 1-2-/3 4 5

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cha cha cha is danced over

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two measures of 4/4 time signature

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