MAPEH International Standard Dances

Question 1

2/4 and 3/4 time signature and has slow tempo

Answer 1

Waltz

Question 2

The Old German word walzen means “to turn, to roll, or to glide.”

Answer 2

Waltz

Question 3

Characterized by a step, slide, and step, glide, and turn.

Answer 3

Waltz

Question 4

First beat measure is accented and is performed in a progressive way.

Answer 4

Waltz

Question 5

“Rise-and-fall”

Answer 5

Waltz

Question 6

It was originally performed only by women.

Answer 6

Tango

Question 7

Was once persecuted for its “obscenity”

Answer 7

Tango

Question 8

Was called Baile con Corte, which means “a dance with the rest.”

Answer 8

Tango

Question 9

Has dramatic, passionate, sharp, flexing steps, and posed pauses.

Answer 9

Tango

Question 10

Danced in 2/4 time signature.

Answer 10

Tango

Question 11

Created by Harry fox in 1914

Answer 11

Foxtrot

Question 12

Was originally danced with big band (vocal) music

Answer 12

Foxtrot

Question 13

Characterized by long and continuous flowing movement

Answer 13

Foxtrot

Question 14

4/4 time signature

Answer 14

Foxtrot

Question 15

Slow movements of the _____ draw beautiful lines, holds, and turns.

Answer 15

Foxtrot

Question 16

Was originally a foxtrot but is performed quickly.

Answer 16

Quick Step

Question 17

An energetic, fast-paced dance combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps.

Answer 17

Quick Step

Question 18

4/4 time signature with fast tempo.

Answer 18

Quick Step

Question 19

Known as Wiener Walzer in German

Answer 19

Viennese waltz

Question 20

First ballroom dance to execute the “close hold position.”

Answer 20

Viennese waltz

Question 21

It was danced faster than the standard waltz.

Answer 21

Viennese waltz

Question 22

Danced in 2/4 time signature but typically in 3/4 time signature.

Answer 22

Viennese waltz