Long Test PE Flashcards
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Social Dance
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dance which is recreational and generally executed with a partner and in groups or as a community activity for fun and enjoyment. Also known as ballroom dances
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Ballroom Dances
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usually performed in pairs: male and female. Sometimes is performed in groups
3
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Latin American Dances
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- Can be determined through the costume worn by the performers
- can be performed in an open or close hold. It can also be determined by the nature of the movement
4
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Clothes in Latin American Dances
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Revealing, tight fitting, sexy and sophisticated
5
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Movement of Latin American Dances
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The rhythmic expressions of sensual, and spicy style
6
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Cha-Cha-Cha
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- Lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance
- From Cuba
7
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Rumba
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- Recognized for the subtle side to side hip movements with the erect torso
- from Cuba
8
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Samba
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- known to the simple forward and backward steps and tilting, and rocking body movements
- from Brazil
9
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Paso Doble
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- energetic dance modeled after the drama of the spanish bullfight
- from Spain
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Jive/Boogie
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- described as very happy, lively dance, with many of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips
- from USA
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Swing
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- known as the energetic style of dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips his or her partner
- from USA
12
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Merengue
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- it is described as a fun, fast and easy dances made up of simple steps. It is composed of a non-progressive dance, but can also travel counter-clockwise around the floor
- from Dominican Rebuplic
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Mambo
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- recognized as a fast and spicy dance. The Cuban motion, staccato movement and expression of rhythm through the body is noticeable
- from Cuba
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Salsa
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- combination of many Latin and Afro-Carribbean dances whose movements was coming from in the Cuban Son, Cha-Cha, Mambo, and other dance forms
- from Cuba
