Pairs Routines

Question 1

Pairs routines

Answer 1

A routine performed with 2 people, also known as a duet, this is very popular in competitive dancing. This can be used to develop more complex moves and variations.

Question 2

Identical

Answer 2

Doing the same thing, at the same time in the same direction to the same count

Question 3

Mirroring

Answer 3

Doing the same actions at the same time but with the opposite leg, arm etc. as though looking in a mirror. Could also be done side by side, or back to back

Question 4

Travelling round

Answer 4

One dancer stays on the spot while the other dances around

Question 5

Partner repetition

Answer 5

One dancer performs a move and remains stationary and then the other repeats the move to end in the same position. Ie first dancer moves for 1&2 and then the second dancer repeats the move for 3&4

Question 6

Contrasting shape

Answer 6

One dance performs one shape, while the other reacts by dancing a contrasting shape

Question 7

Surrounding shape

Answer 7

One dancer moves into a very compact position, while the other surrounds them with another shape

Question 8

Travelling under, over or between

Answer 8

Places can be changed by travelling through or over partner