P.E RAHHH‼️‼️ Flashcards
- a variety of social dances performed by couples in which there is a conventional pattern of steps.
- also known as social dance
Ballroom Dance
the term ‘ballroom dancing’ is derived from the word ball, which in turn originates from the Latin word _______ which means ‘to dance’.
Ballare
is one of the smoothest ballroom dance. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and “rise and fall.”
Waltz
is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dance. This sensual ballroom dance originated in South America in the early twentieth century.
Tango
is a quick version of the Foxtrot. It is a ballroom dance comprised of extremely quick stepping, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs of quick steps.
Quicksteps
is a smooth dance in which dancers make long, flowing movements across the floor.
Foxtrot
is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion and energy. The classic “Cuban motion” gives the Cha cha cha its unique style.
Cha cha cha
is one of the most sensual and emotional Latin American ballroom dances.
Mambo
is an American dance that evolved from a dance called the Jitterbug by removing the lifts and acrobatic elements.
Jive
is considered by many to be the most romantic and sensual of all Latin ballroom dance. It is often referred to as the “Grandfather of the Latin dances.”
Rumba
is popular with young people as well as older generations. Samba can be performed solo or with a partner.
Samba
is one of the liveliest ballroom dance, originating in southern France.
Paso Doble
is a lively style of social dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips his or her partner.
Swing
is a very energetic Latin dance, with spins, sharp movement, and crisp turns, very popular in Latin clubs along with merengue.
Salsa
is a fast Latin dance that never slows down. It’s very easy to learn and often refer to this dance as the “marching with style”.
Merengue