PE Flashcards

1
Q

Is a dance which is recreational and generally executed with a partner and in groups

A

Social dance

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2
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It can be performed in an open or close hold

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Latin American Dance

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3
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It is a lively, fun, cheeky, and playful dance

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Cha-cha-cha

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4
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It is recognized for the subtle side to side hip movements

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Rumba

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5
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Known for the simple forward and backward steps

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Samba

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6
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An energetic dance modeled after the spanish bullfight

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Paso doble

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7
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Described as a very happy, lively, dance

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Jive/Boogie

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8
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Known as an energetic style of dancing in which a dancer lifts, spins, and flips his/her partner

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Swing

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9
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Described as a fun and easy dance made up of simple steps

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Merengue

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10
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Is a combination of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances

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Salsa

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11
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Recognized as a fast and spicy dance

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Mambo

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12
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The performers wear angle-lenght gowns for females and coats and tie for men

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Modern standard dances

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13
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A smooth dance that travels around the dance floor

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Slow waltz

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14
Q

A vibrant and playful dance between 2 people

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Tango

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15
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A beautiful, romantic dance that consist of fairly simple walking steps and side steps

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Foxtrot

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16
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The dance is suited for formal and informal events

A

Quickstep

17
Q

Social dances that allows group of performers to change partners

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Dance mixers

18
Q

Dances that originated in cuba

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Rumba, chacha, Salsa, mambo

19
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Dances that originated in USA

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Jive/Boogie, Foxtrot, Quickstep, swing

20
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Dances that originated in Brazil

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Samba

21
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Dances that originated in spain

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Paso doble

22
Q

Dances that originated in austria

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slow waltz

23
Q

Dances that originated in Argentina

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Tango

24
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Dances that originated in Dominican Republic

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Meregue