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LESSON 5 - DANCING TOWARDS THE 21ST CENTURY Flashcards

1
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  • a square dance performed typically by four
    couples and containing five figures, each of
    which is a complete dance in itself.
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Quadrille

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  • was performed in a stately manner and, later
    on, in an accelerated one
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Quadrille

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(“French country dance”) is a social
dance, popular in 18th-century Europe dance, popular in 18th-century Europe and America.

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Cotillion

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Originally for four couples in square formation, it was a courtly
version of an English country dance, the version of an English country dance, the forerunner of the quadrille and, in the forerunner of the quadrille and, in the
United States, the square dance.

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Cotillion

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5
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  • Its name is French for “Polish.”
    The __________ had a rhythm quite close to that of
    the Swedish semiquaver or sixteenth-note polska,
    and the two dances have a common origin.
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Polonaise

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6
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– involved partners dancing side by side behind a
lead couple and moving through various choral
figures.

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Polonaise

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7
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This half-step dance in 2/4 time was
originated in Poland or the former
Czechoslovakia, was a popular
dance in the first part of the century.

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Polka

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8
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It was performed in triple time by
single couples in close position and
turn rhythmically around and around
as they progress around the dance
floor.

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Waltz

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9
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is a type of music known for its syncopated
melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment
played specially on the piano.

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Rag Time

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10
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accompanied by the song “castle rag”, was
performed in the close dance position with the men
walking forward and the women moving backward or vice walking forward and the women moving backward or vice versa.

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Castle Walk

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11
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a highly sensual and erotic dance performed
by a couple with close body contact and direct eye by a couple with close body contact and direct eye
contact.

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Tango

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12
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famous two slow steps followed by four
quick steps.

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Foxtrot

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13
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was done in 4/4 time and can be performed
solo, with a partner, or with a group. It looks like normal
walking and made easy for performers to improvise.

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Charleston

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14
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originated in New Orleans and has
movement similar to the Charleston.

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Black Bottom

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15
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It was a combination of many dances such
as jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston.

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Lindy Hop

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16
Q

considered the “grandfather of the Latin
Dances”. With its sensual hip action movements and
intense sharp eye contact, it is considered to be the
sexiest ballroom dance.

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Rumba

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17
Q

Like most Latin dances, the dancer’s feet
remain close to the floor, the hips are relaxed to allow
free movement in the pelvic area, and the upper body
shifts over the supporting foot as the steps are taken.

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Cha-cha-cha

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18
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a distinct look and feel because of its
“bounce action”, a light, effortless, carefree movement from the knees and ankles.

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Samba

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19
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Latin dance in 2/4 syncopated time. It is a
combination of samba rhythm and jazz.combination of samba rhythm and jazz.

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Bossa Nova

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20
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Combination of Latin, African American,
rhythm and blues, rock n roll, and soul music.

21
Q

Dancers danced apart, stood in one place and
twisted their hips from side to side, pivoting their feet.twisted their hips from side to side, pivoting their feet

22
Q

It was free-flowing and jerky
dance that required a partner.

23
Q

The dance was
experimental and freeform in nature affected
by drug-induced exhibitionism.

A

Psychedelic Dance

24
Q

Cuban dance originated in New York
City became popular and was used in the City became popular and was used in the
movie movie Saturday Night Fever.

25
Q

started in the late 60s by James
Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and Earth, Wind and Fire Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and Earth, Wind and Fire
introduced the 1970s funk rock.

A

Funk Music

26
Q

The group used cheerleading arm
positions to spell out the letters of the song.

27
Q

became the dance craze among the
youth with its arm movement and hip swiveling.youth with its arm movement and hip swiveling

28
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a hit dance in 80s that shows
different foot movements.

29
Q

What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Rag Time

30
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Castle Walk

31
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Tango

32
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Foxtrot

33
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Charleston

34
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Black Bottom

35
Q

What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Lindy Hop

36
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Rumba

37
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Cha-cha-cha

38
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Samba

39
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Bossa Nova

40
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Boogaloo

41
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Twist

42
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Mod Dance

43
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Psychedelic Dance

44
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Hustle

45
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Funk Music

46
Q

What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

YMCA

47
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Macarena

48
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What time frame?
*1900-1920
*1920-1930
*1930-1940
*1950-1960
*1960-1970
*1970-1980
*1980-1990

Footloose

2ND SEM: PE (2 decks)

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