PE - SOCIAL DANCES Flashcards
are dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social function.
Social Dances
Also called a ballroom dances.
Social Dances
They are usually performed in pairs, male and female. But may also be performed in groups
Social Dances
What are the classifications of Ballroom Dances?
- Latin American Dances
- Modern Standard Dances
- Determined through the costume worn of the performers
- Revealing, tight-fitting, sexy and sophisticated in nature.
Latin American Dances
- Can be performed in close or open hold.
- Can also be determined by the nature of the movement.
- Movement shows: rhythmic expression, sensual and spicy style
Latin American Dances
- Performers wear: ankle length gowns for female, and coat-and-tie for males
Modern Standard Dances
- They perform CLOSE BALLROOM POSITION.
- If it is a dance sport: it is strict to do close ballroom position
Modern Standard Dances
The types of Latin American Dances
- Cha-cha-cha
- Rumba
- Samba
- Paso Doble
- Jive/Boogie
- Swing
- Merengue
- Salsa
- Mambo
What are the types of Latin American Dances from:
- Cuba
- Cha-cha-cha
- Rumba
- Salsa
- Mambo
What are the types of Latin American Dances from:
- Brazil
- Samba
The types of latin american dances from:
- USA
- Jive/Boogie
- Swing
The types of latin american dances from:
- Spain
- Paso Doble
The types of latin american dances from:
- Dominican Republic
- Merengue
The types of Modern Standard Dances
- Slow waltz
- Tango
- Viennese Waltz
- Foxtrot
- Quickstep
The type of modern standard dances from:
- Austria
- Slow Waltz
The type of modern standard dances from:
- Argentina
- Tango