PE QUICKIE LANG Flashcards
What are the main types of Latin Dance?
- Samba
- Cha-Cha
- Rumba
- Jive
Latin dances are characterized by fast, rhythmic movements and are popular in dance competitions.
What are the characteristics of Ballroom Dance?
- Waltz
- Tango
- Foxtrot
Ballroom dances are known for smooth, elegant movements performed with a partner.
What defines Freestyle Dance?
Incorporates improvisation and individual expression, often seen in hip-hop and contemporary competitions.
Freestyle allows dancers to showcase their unique styles and creativity.
What is Salsa dance known for?
Characterized by quick footwork, body movements, and a lot of energy, with influences from Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Salsa is a vibrant dance style that is popular worldwide.
Describe Swing Dance.
A lively partner dance that includes jumps, kicks, and spins, often danced to jazz or big band music.
Swing Dance is known for its energetic and playful style.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a fast, energetic Latin dance that incorporates swing movements.
Jive
What are common dance injuries?
- Sprains and Strains
- Shin Splints
- Knee Injuries (ACL, MCL Tears)
- Back Pain
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Fractures or Dislocations
These injuries can occur due to overuse, improper technique, or high-impact moves.
How can one prevent Shin Splints?
Gradual increases in intensity, proper footwear, and strengthening exercises.
Shin splints are common in dancers due to repetitive stress on the shin bone.
What is Anaerobic Exercise?
Short bursts of intense activity that don’t rely on oxygen for energy, resulting in muscle fatigue.
Examples include quick, explosive movements like flips and jumps in hip-hop dance.
What defines Aerobic Exercise?
Longer, steady movements that rely on oxygen for energy and improve cardiovascular endurance.
Continuous dance routines are a common example of aerobic exercise in hip-hop.
What traditional Filipino dance involves two bamboo poles where dancers skillfully step between them as they are clapped together?
Tinikling
Which dance from Cebu is characterized by a forward and backward movement, celebrating the Santo Niño?
Sinulog
What courtship dance from Bicol mimics the movements of birds and involves graceful hand gestures?
Pantomina
Which folk dance from Surigao del Norte mimics the movements of ducks with quick footwork?
Itik-Itik
What dance from Pangasinan involves balancing glasses of water on the head and hands while executing graceful movements?
Binasuan
Which martial dance from Laguna features dancers wearing coconut shells and mimicking a battle?
Maglalatik
What Filipino love dance is characterized by flirtatious movements with a fan or handkerchief used to cover the face?
Carinosa