ENHANCING PARTNERING SKILLS THROUGH INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AND LATIN DANCES Flashcards
During the 19th century, there was a special formal event called “____”, which was intended mostly for dancing. And the dances were held in a large room called a “_________”.
ball and ballroom
The term “ballroom dance” literally referred to a ____ ?
dance in a ballroom.
It is a competitive ballroom dancing, is basically couples assembled on a dance floor being compared with other couples by qualified judges, on relative performance and execution.
DANCESPORT
These are also know as European, Modern and Modern Ballroom Dance.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DANCES
It is a formal dance, wherein partners should always be in a “Closed Position” in performing all figures, while moving together as one unit at all times.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD DANCE
It is originated in LATIN AMERICA.
INTERNATIONAL LATIN DANCES
More on sexy dances feature loads of hip action, long expressive legs and arms, and long beautiful lines
INTERNATIONAL LATIN DANCES
- uses a closed frame in all of its dances
- more formal and elegant
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
- moves faster to match its more high-energy music.
LATIN DANCES
- alternate between several dance positions
LATIN DANCES
more passionate, sexy dancing
LATIN DANCES
First waltzes were danced in the location of today’s Germany and Austria, back in 13th century
WALTZ
Derived from old German word “walzen”, means?
“to turn, to roll, or glide”
- originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Danced 4/4 time signature
TANGO
It was called “Baile con Corte” means “____________”, due to its dramatic, passionate, sharp, flexing steps.
“a dances with the rest”
Created by an actor named Harry
Fox in the United States 1914.
FOXTROT
(FOXTROT)
- are walking steps and side steps.
- Danced in 4/4 time signature
FOXTROT
it is characterized by longer, smooth, gliding steps, demanding ease of movement and control
SLOW FOXTROT
- It is originated in the suburbs of New York during World War 1.
QUICK STEP
It is an energetic, fast-paced dance combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps.
QUICK STEP
has the fastest tempo.
has a 4/4 time signature, providing a steady and predictable rhythm for dancers.
QUICK STEP
- It is notably faster than that of the standard Waltz
VIENNESE WALTZ
Also known as Wiener Walzer in german
VIENNESE WALTZ
It was inspired by a slow version of mambo called “triple mambo” or a mambo with guiro (a percussion instrument).
CHA-CHA
with an emphasis on the first beat of each measure, creating a distinctive “one-two-three”
it is typically in a 3/4 time signature
VIENNESE WALTZ
- Originated from Cuba, it is a lively and energetic ballroom dance.
- It is characterized by its lively 4/4 time signature.
CHA-CHA
- Originated in Brazil during 19th century.
SAMBA
characterized by its lively and energetic movements.
- 2/4 time signature, with a strong emphasis on the second beat.
SAMBA
- It is originated in Cuba during the 19th century, but its roots are African.
RUMBA
typically set in a 4/4 time signature, providing a steady beat, and it has a slow tempo.
RUMBA
It is known for its sensual movements, romantic feel, and rhythmic patterns.
RUMBA
It’s often referred to as the ________ in the ballroom community, and emphasis on hip action.
“DANCE OF LOVE”
It’s often referred to as the “dance of love” in the ballroom community, and emphasis on hip action
RUMBA
- This dance portrays the Spanish bullfight, where the male represents matador and the women as the matador’s cape.
- Danced in 2/4 time signature.
PASO DOBLE
It is described by high lift of the knees, upbeat steps, and swings hip motion.
jive
It is the music iswritten in 2/4 or 4/4 time with the musical accents occurring on the even beats (the “twos”) of each measure.
jive
