music lesson1 Flashcards
is a sensual dance influenced by
the Spanish and African culture. It originated in the South America in the
20th century. It is believed that what
shaped the concept of was the
dance of the slaves during candombe
ceremonies.
TANGO
is an elegant and graceful
dance characterized by flowing
movements and continuous turns
and glide.It is originated in the 16th century in
Augsburg and became famous in
Vienna in 1780’s.
WALTZ
is a smooth, progressive
dance characterized by long, continuous
flowing movements across the dance
floor. It is danced to big band (usually
vocal) music.Vernon and Irene Castle gave the foxtrot
its signature grace and style.
FOXTROT
is a light-hearted dance of
the standard ballroom dances. The
movement of the dance is fast and
powerfully flowing and sprinkled with
syncopation it was developed in the 1920s in
New York City and was first danced by
Black Americans.
QUICKSTEP
is a classic dance
style that is featured in many romantic
movies and animated films. It is
characterized by sweeping, graceful
turns that rotate quickly around the floor.First waltzes were danced in the location
of today’s Germany and Austria, back in
13th century.
VIENNESE WALTZ
where did international dance originated?
from latin america
is characterized by lively and
energetic synchronized movements.It is adapted from the “Cuban motion”
This dance originated in Cuba in the
1950’s.
CHA - CHA
is a popular Brazilian ballroom
dance that can be danced in solo or in
pairs.It is originated in Brazil during 20th
century.
SAMBA
is considered to be one of
the most beautiful Latin style dances,
earning it’
s nickname as
“The Dance of
Love.” It is characterized by swaying
hips, a still upper Genre of Afro-Cuban music
RUMBA
is a theatrical Latin
dance with Spanish and French origins. It
is a dramatic dance that tells a story
through sharp, staccato movements,
striking body poses, and flamenco style
footwork.
PASO DOBLE
is a lively dance that came from
Jitterbug, a kind of swing dance.It originated from United States from the
African - American.
jive
when and where waltz started?
16th century in augsburg and became famous in vienna in 1780s
when and where tango started?
20th century in the south america
who gave the foxtrots signature grace and style?
vernon and irene castle
when and where did the quickstep started?
1920s in new york city and it was first danced by black americans