Genres of dance Flashcards
What kind of actions are in the salsa style?
- Kicks
- Spinning
- Hip isolation
- Elongated arm gestures
What are the dynamics in Salsa?
Range of dynamics from slow and strong to fast and strong
What kind of costumes are in Salsa?
Quite revealing and are quite warm colours in the costume; it is also quite feathery
What’s the mood of Salsa?
- Romantic
- Sassy
- Fun
- Passionate
What dance is Salsa?
It is a Latin dance
When did Salsa originate?
In the 1960s
Where did Salsa originate?
In New York
What is Salsa an amalgamation of?
Cuban and American Jazz dances
How many people is it normally in a Salsa dance?
It is normally a duet (usually a male and female)
Who was Vogue danced by when it was made?
African-American and Latino people
When was Vogue created?
Through the 1960s to the 1980s
What style of dance is inspired by Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs?
Vogue
What are the actions of Vogue like?
Arm and leg movements are angular and rigid
What are the 5 elements of Vogue?
- Catwalk
- Hands
- Spins and Dips
- Duckwalks
- Floor performance
What style of dance has dark and often black costumes?
Vogue
What are the costumes like in Disco?
They are bright and bold
What do women wear in Disco?
- Short skirts
- Flared trousers
- Jewellery
What are the stylistic features of Disco?
- Fast paces movements
- Lots of arm and hand gestures
- Floor travel
What style of dance often tells a story?
Contemporary
What are two stylistic features in contemporary?
- Bare feet
- Contractions and release
What style of dance wear tight but often floaty costumes?
Contemporary
What is the amalgamation of contemporary?
Ballet
What style is quite lyrical to the music?
Contemporary
What style was created in Brazil?
Samba
