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