CHA CHA AND WALTZ Flashcards
is a type of dance that is primarily performed in social settings, such as parties,
weddings, and social gatherings.
Social dance
It is a more casual and relaxed form of dance, where the main
focus is on social interaction and enjoyment, and is often informal.
social dance
can include
various styles, such as salsa, swing, tango, and ballroom dance. It is often characterized by
partner dancing and improvisation.
social dance
can be both social and competitive
ballroom dance
It
refers to traditional partnered dance forms that are done by a couple, often in the embrace of
closed dance positions.
ballroom dance
The cha-cha-cha dance originated from ? and gained popularity around the ?
Cuba, 1950’s
is one of the most popular of the social Latin-American dances.
Cha Cha
It is lively and flirtatious. It is
also full of passion and energy.
Cha Cha
is a vibrant, flamboyant, and playful dance
Cha Cha
requires small steps and lots of hip motion
Cha Cha
Cha Cha is danced in what time signature?
4/4 time
Cha Cha was created from two other dances, the ? and the ?.
Mambo and the Danzon.
three characteristics of cha cha
playfulness, emphasis on the first beat, hip action
cha cha time signature is 4/4 with the accented beat on the ? and ? of each
first and fourth
cha cha counting: ?
2 3 4 and 1, 1 2 3 cha cha, 1 2 3 4
Step forward with your L foot, then bring
your R foot to your L foot.
Forward Step
Step BW with your R foot, then bring your
2, 3, 4 &1
L foot to your R foot.
Backward Step
Step to the side with your L foot, then
2, 3, 4 &1
bring your R foot to your L foot.
side step
Take a small step backward with your R
2, 3, 4 &1
foot, then rock forward onto your L foot.
Rock Step
L-Fw (Pivot Halfway turn R)
1,2
R- Fw (Pivot Halfway turn R)
Sideward leading to a Chasse Bw
spot turn
The waltz derived its name from the German term ? which means “to roll” or
“to turn”.
walzen
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.
waltz
waltz is known as waltzer from the Latin ? , meaning rotate.
volvere
waltz was born as an
Austro-German folk dance known as the
landler