Dances

Question 1

social dances

Answer 1

are dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social function.

they are also called ballroom dances.

they are usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may also be performed in groups.

Question 2

latin american dances

Answer 2

it can be determined through the costume worn of the performers.

it is revealing, tight-fitting, sexy and sophisticated in nature.

it can be performed in an open or close hold. It can also be easily determined by the nature of the movement.

the movement shows rhythmic expression, sensual, and spicy style.

Question 3

modern standard dances

Answer 3

the performers wear ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males.

most of the time, they perform close ballroom position, however, if it is dancesport, it is strict to do close ballroom position.

Question 4

examples of latin american dances

Answer 4

cha-cha-cha
rumba
samba
paso doble
jive/boogie
swing
merengue
salsa
mambo

Question 5

examples of modern standard dances

Answer 5

slow waltz
tango
viennese waltz
quickstep
foxtrot

Question 6

It is a lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance.

Answer 6

Cha-cha-cha

Cuba

LatAm Dance

Question 7

It is recognized for the subtle side to side hip movements with the erect torso. Dance of love.

Answer 7

Rumba

Cuba

LatAm Dance

Question 8

It is known to the simple forward and backward steps and tilting and rocking body movements.

Answer 8

Samba

Brazil

LatAm Dance

Question 9

It is an energetic dance modeled after the drama of the Spanish bullfight.

Answer 9

Paso Doble

Spain

LatAm Dance

Question 10

It is described as very happy, boppy, lively dance, with many of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips.

Answer 10

Jive/Boogie

USA

LatAm Dance

Question 11

It is known as an energetic style of dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips his or her partner.

Answer 11

Swing

USA

LatAm Dance

Question 12

It is described as a fun, fast and easy dance made up of simple steps. It is composed of a non-progressive dance, but can also travel counter-clockwise around the floor.

Answer 12

Merengue

Dominican Republic

LatAm Dance

Question 13

It is a combination of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances whose movements was coming from in the Cuban Son, Cha-Cha -Cha, Mambo and other dance forms.

Answer 13

Salsa

Cuba

LatAm Dance

Question 14

It is recognized as a fast and spicy dance. The Cuban motion, staccato movement and expression of rhythm through the body is noticeable.

Answer 14

Mambo

Cuba

LatAm Dance

Question 15

It is a smooth dance that travels around the dance floor. It is easy to recognize slow waltz because of the “rise and fall” action.

Answer 15

Slow Waltz

Austria

Modern Standard Dance

Question 16

It is described as vibrant and playful dance between two people. It is very rich in expression, improvisation and connection.

Answer 16

Tango

Argentina

Modern Standard Dance

Question 17

It is known for its noticeable gracefulness and constant, wide-sweeping turns along with its fast tempo.

Answer 17

Viennese Waltz

Vienna

Modern Standard Dance

Question 18

The dance is suited for both formal and informal events because of the upbeat melodies that Quickstep is danced.
The dance steps can be described as fast, powerfully flowing, sprinkled with syncopation.

Answer 18

Quickstep

USA

Modern Standard Dance

Question 19

It is a beautiful, romantic dance, that consists of fairly simple walking steps and side step.

Answer 19

Foxtrot

USA

Modern Standard Dance

Question 20

is different from social or ballroom dances because it requires athleticism. It has established rules of different levels of difficulty.

Answer 20

Dancesport

Question 21

are social dances that allows group of performers to change partners periodically while dancing to allow chance to get to know other members of the performing group. The major purpose of dance mixers is to maximize the social dimension of the dance.

Answer 21

Dance Mixers