MAPEH W5 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AND LATIN DANCE Flashcards
The Old German word walzen means “to turn, to roll, or to glide.”
Waltz
2/4 and 3/4 time signature and has slow tempo
Waltz
Characterized by a step, slide, and step, glide, and turn.
Waltz
First beat measure is accented and is performed in a progressive way.
Waltz
It was originally performed only by women.
Tango
Was once persecuted for its “obscenity”
Tango
Was called Baile con Corte, which means “a dance with the rest.”
Tango
Has dramatic, passionate, sharp, flexing steps, and posed pauses.
Tango
Danced in 2/4 time signature.
Tango and Paso doble
Created by Harry fox in 1914
Foxtrot
Was originally danced with big band (vocal) music.
Foxtrot
Characterized by long and continuous flowing movement.
Foxtrot
Slow movements of the _______ draw beautiful lines, holds, and turns.
Foxtrot
Danced 4/4 time signature
Foxtrot
Was originally a foxtrot but is performed quickly.
Quick Step
Originated in the suburbs of New York during the World War 1
Quick Step
An energetic, fast-paced dance combined with jumps and kicks with quick steps.
Quick Step
4/4 time signature with fast tempo.
Quick Step
Known as Wiener Walzer in German
Viennese waltz
First ballroom dance to execute the “close hold position.”
Viennese waltz
Danced in 2/4 time signature but typically in 3/4 time signature.
Viennese waltz
It was danced faster than the standard waltz.
Viennese waltz
Chain steps are used in shifting directions while continuously turning clockwise or counterclockwise.
Viennese waltz
Faster emphasis until first beat.
Viennese waltz
Originating from cuba
Cha-cha
Inspired by a slow version of mambo called “triple mambo” or a mambo with guiro (a percussion instrument).
Cha-cha
Consists of triple steps and rock steps.
Cha-cha
Written in “cut” time with 4/4 time signature.
Cha-cha
Quick footwork, hip action, and dynamic spins and turns, cheeky gestures.
Cha-cha
“1 2 3 4 and 1 2 3 4”
Cha-cha
Originated in Brazil during 19th century
Samba
Derived from the Angolan term semba, which means “invitation to dance.”
Samba
With fast, lively, energetic, and syncopated beats.
Samba
Danced in 2/4 time signature with strong emphasis on the second beat.
Samba
Name comes from the word rumbear, which means “going to parties, dancing, and having a good time”
Rumba
Development of _____ took place in Cuba.
Rumba
Known by bodily expression and fascinating rhythms
Rumba
Danced in 4/4 time signature and has slow tempo
Rumba
Term paso doble is translated as
double step
Male represents the matador and woman as the matador’s cape.
Paso doble
Portrays the Spanish bullfight
Paso doble
Known as “the dance of the master”
Paso doble
It shows arrogant pride and bold decisiveness.
Paso doble
In Paso doble male represent the
matador
In Paso doble woman represents as the
matador’s cape.
Was influenced by dances such as boogie, jitterbug, bebop, rock and roll, and Lindy hop.
Jive
Described by high lift of the knees, upbeat steps, and swinging hip motion.
Jive
Danced in 2/4 or 4/4 time signature.
Jive
Give me the categories in the International Standard dance
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quick Step, Viennese waltz
Give me the categories in the International Latin dance
Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso doble, Jive
