CHA CHA AND WALTZ

Question 1

is a type of dance that is primarily performed in social settings, such as parties,
weddings, and social gatherings.

Answer 1

Social dance

Question 2

It is a more casual and relaxed form of dance, where the main
focus is on social interaction and enjoyment, and is often informal.

Answer 2

social dance

Question 3

can include
various styles, such as salsa, swing, tango, and ballroom dance. It is often characterized by
partner dancing and improvisation.

Answer 3

social dance

Question 4

can be both social and competitive

Answer 4

ballroom dance

Question 5

It
refers to traditional partnered dance forms that are done by a couple, often in the embrace of
closed dance positions.

Answer 5

ballroom dance

Question 6

The cha-cha-cha dance originated from ? and gained popularity around the ?

Answer 6

Cuba, 1950’s

Question 7

is one of the most popular of the social Latin-American dances.

Answer 7

Cha Cha

Question 8

It is lively and flirtatious. It is
also full of passion and energy.

Answer 8

Cha Cha

Question 9

is a vibrant, flamboyant, and playful dance

Answer 9

Cha Cha

Question 10

requires small steps and lots of hip motion

Answer 10

Cha Cha

Question 11

Cha Cha is danced in what time signature?

Answer 11

4/4 time

Question 12

Cha Cha was created from two other dances, the ? and the ?.

Answer 12

Mambo and the Danzon.

Question 13

three characteristics of cha cha

Answer 13

playfulness, emphasis on the first beat, hip action

Question 14

cha cha time signature is 4/4 with the accented beat on the ? and ? of each

Answer 14

first and fourth

Question 15

cha cha counting: ?

Answer 15

2 3 4 and 1, 1 2 3 cha cha, 1 2 3 4

Question 16

Step forward with your L foot, then bring
your R foot to your L foot.

Answer 16

Forward Step

Question 17

Step BW with your R foot, then bring your

2, 3, 4 &1

L foot to your R foot.

Answer 17

Backward Step

Question 18

Step to the side with your L foot, then

2, 3, 4 &1

bring your R foot to your L foot.

Answer 18

side step

Question 19

Take a small step backward with your R

2, 3, 4 &1

foot, then rock forward onto your L foot.

Answer 19

Rock Step

Question 20

L-Fw (Pivot Halfway turn R)

1,2

R- Fw (Pivot Halfway turn R)
Sideward leading to a Chasse Bw

Answer 20

spot turn

Question 21

The waltz derived its name from the German term ? which means “to roll” or
“to turn”.

Answer 21

walzen

Question 22

Is one of the most popular Modern Standard dances that travels around the line of
the dance characterized by its “rise and fall” and “body sway” action played in
triple time signature.

Answer 22

waltz

Question 23

waltz is known as waltzer from the Latin ? , meaning rotate.

Answer 23

volvere

Question 24

waltz was born as an
Austro-German folk dance known as the

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landler

Question 25

The music of ?,
an Austrian composer who lived in Vienna helped to popularize the Waltz.

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Johann Strauss

Question 26

the three different styles of waltz ?

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American waltz, International waltz and
Viennese waltz.

Question 27

waltz style that uses both closed and open
movements often moving toward the nearest wall or the center of the ballroom.

Answer 27

The American waltz

Question 28

waltz style that
allows more freedom of expression

Answer 28

american waltz

Question 29

waltz style that is danced
exclusively in the closed dance position.

Answer 29

International waltz

Question 30

waltz style is slower however this style was
heavily codified.

Answer 30

International waltz

Question 31

waltz style that was the earliest form of the dance
that is close to the contemporary forms.

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The Viennese waltz

Question 32

this waltz style was prominent in the mid-19th century in Vienna, Austria but until now it is one of the most popular dances in dance
sport competition.

Answer 32

The Viennese waltz

Question 33

It’s named after a pattern it creates on the
floor (box or square) and forms the foundation of the dance.

Answer 33

box step

Question 34

basic box step pattern

Answer 34

slow, quick, quick, repeated
twice

Question 35

basic box step timing is?

Answer 35

1,2,3,1,2,3 or 1,2,3,4,5,6.