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It is an art of rhythmic bodily movements that projects an ordered sequence of moving visual patterns of line, solid shape, and colour.

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Dance

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According to ___, the postures and gestures created by these visual patterns suggest kinaesthetic experiences of tension, relaxation, and emotional moods and attitudes.

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Munro

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These are the indiginenous dances of any specific “folk” or the common people.

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Folk Dances

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These are related to everything of importance in daily life, such as the customs, rituals, and occupations of a specific group of people.

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Folk Dances

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According to ___, ____, and ____, “folk dance became the overt expression of emotions and Ideas which were peculiarly significant of the re-enactment of customs and events constituting an important part of their history and patterns of daily living.

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Dunggan, Schlottmann, and Rutledge

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____ defined Philippine folk dance as “a traditional mode of expression that employs bodily movements of redundant patterns linked to definitive features of rhythmic beats or music”.

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Lopez

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Folk dances are ____ dances found in a specific country, ____ dances are also traditional folk dances.

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Traditional Dance and national dance

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Examples of national folk dances: __, __, and __

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Cariflosa, Curacha, and Padanggo

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These are performed in primitive tribes and have retained clove kinship with religious and community customs.

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Ethnic dance or ethnological dances

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These dances may require certain level of special performing skills

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Ethnic dance or ethnological dance

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11
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3 categories of ethnic dance:

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ritual, life cycle, and occupational

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Religious aspect

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ritual

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significant milestone

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life cycle

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work

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occupational

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Emblematic of a specific nation. (Identity and heritage)

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National Dance

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According to ___, folk dances may be classified by geaographical extent of origin, nature, speed, speed of movements, formations, and distinguishing features.

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Francisca Reyes - Aquino

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17
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3 major regional Classifications

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Dances of the mountain tribal people
Lowland Christian dances
Ethnolinguistic dances (Muslim Suite)

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According to __, Philippine folk dances should have a simple, basic rhythm that dominates the dance and establishes the pattern of movement.

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Lopez

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It was taken from the Italian word ballare, meaning to dance, bollo, referring to dances performed in a ballroom.

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Ballet

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According to ___, Ballet is a “Combination of the arts of dancing, poetry, music, planning. The essential quality of the ballet dancer is grace that is phrasing, fluidity, harmony, the making of words into a poetic, bound up with the reaction to music that goes for deeper than a purely rhythmic reaction”

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Haskell

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According to ___, he further affirms that “Ballet is an artistic, programmatic, scenic dance accompanied by music.

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Burtan

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Is known for its exactness

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Classical Ballet

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“Mainly uses ballet steps and more natural movement to convey meaning”

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Contemporary or modern ballet

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24
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This includes limbering and stretching exercise that warm and gently stretch the muscles before trying the complex moves

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Warm-up

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25
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Activities here include variations of bending and stretching small movements of the legs, which gradually increase in range of motion and tempo as one leg is lifted from the floor.

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Barre exercise

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26
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The carriage of the arms; graceful movements of the arms through a series of positions

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Port de bras (por de brah)

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It is a one leg raised and extended behind the body, and a variety of shapes of the arms are used to harmonize with its long, extended line.

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Arabesque (are besk)

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Arabesque hop

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Saute arabesque

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29
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The bent leg is raised in front (croise) or behind (echappe) the body

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Attitude

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30
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Means “stuffed steps”. From the starring position and moving right, step the working (left) foot behind the supporting (right) foot.

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Pas de bourree

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31
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Means gliding step.

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Glissade

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32
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The body is aligned and moves with grace and ease

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Ballet walks

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33
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Chasing step. This is similar to galloping but done with straight knees and pointed toes.

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Chasse (cha. sey)

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34
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Means “jumps”. Starting in demi-plie, execute a vertical jump into the air and end in the starting position.

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Sautes

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35
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It means “thrown”, souring through the air and landing as lightly as possible, brushing the back leg off the floor at a certain height; pushing off the other leg; and leaping to the other leg.

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Jete

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36
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A big leap

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Grand jete

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37
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means “assembled”. in this jump, the feet are brought together or “assembled” in the air

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Assemble

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38
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Characteristics of Modern Dance

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Technique
Improvisation
Choreography

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39
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Cheerdance traces its roots to cheerleading, which started in the ___ in the late 1800s.

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United States

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40
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The University of Minnesota is credited with the first organized cheer in 1898, led by a male “yell leader,”
______

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Johnny Campbell.

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41
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____ began joining cheerleading squads during the early 20th century

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Women

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42
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Cheer Motion

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High V
Low V
T-Motion
Broken T
Clap and Clean
Punch

43
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Arms are raised upward at a 45-degree angle, forming a “V” shape, with hands in fists and palms
facing out. What type of cheer motion is it?

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High V

44
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Arms are extended downward at a 45-degree angle, with fists and palms facing out. What type of cheer motion is it?

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Low V

45
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Arms are extended straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground, forming a “T” shape. What type of cheer motion is it?

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T-Motion

46
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Elbows are bent and brought inwards with forearms parallel to the floor, creating a smaller
“T.” What type of cheer motion is it?

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Broken T

47
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The hands come together in front of the chest (clap), and “clean” refers to bringing arms
straight down at the sides, typically to mark the end of a motion. What type of cheer motion is it?

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Clap and clean

48
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One arm is extended straight up (as if punching the air) while the other rests on the hip. What type of cheer motion is it?

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Punch

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Dance Elements

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Sharp Arm Movements
Turns and Spins
Kicks and Jumps
Footwork Combination

49
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Cheerdance routines emphasize sharp and precise arm motions for energy and
impact. what type of dance elements is it?

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Sharp Arm Movements

50
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High kicks and different types of jumps (like toe touches and herkies) showcase
flexibility and athleticism. What type of dance elements is it?

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Kicks and jumps

50
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Spins, pivots, and turns are incorporated to add flair and complexity to routines. What type of dance elements is it?

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Turns and spins

51
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Fast-paced footwork and transitions are essential to maintaining rhythm and
flow within a routine. What type of dance elements is it?

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Footwork Combination

52
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Type of Jumps

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Toe Touch
Herkie
Pike Jump
Tuck Jump

53
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A jump where legs are kicked out to the sides while the arms reach toward the toes. This is
one of the most common cheerleading jumps. (types of jumps)

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Toe touch

54
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Similar to a toe touch, but one leg is bent, creating a distinct asymmetrical position. (types of jumps)

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Herkie

55
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Both legs are extended straight out in front while reaching toward the toes in a forward
motion. (types of jumps)

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Pike jump

56
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Knees are brought to the chest while jumping, with arms usually in a T-motion. (type of jumps)

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Tuck Jump

57
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Type of Stunts

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base, flyer, and spotter roles
Pyramids
Lift and Tosses

58
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Stunts typically involve a group where bases lift or support the flyer,
who performs poses or tricks, while spotters ensure safety. (type of stunts)

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base, flyer, and spotter roles

59
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Multiple groups form a connected structure, often involving flyers standing or balancing at
higher levels. (type of stunts)

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Pyramid

60
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Flyers are lifted into the air or thrown by bases, performing tricks before safely landing. (type of stunts)

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Lift and tosses

61
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Types of Tumbling

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Cartwheel and Roundoffs
Back Handsprings and Flips

62
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Basic gymnastics moves that involve rotation and balance. (type of Tumbling)

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Cartwheel and Roundoffs

63
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More advanced skills used to add dynamic energy to routines. These
moves often require proper training and practice due to their complexity.

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Back Handsprings and Flips

64
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Modern cheerdance integrates various dance styles, from hip-hop and jazz to pom
routines, creating a high-energy performance with seamless transitions.

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Dance routines

65
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Teamwork and perfect timing are critical, as movements need to be precisely aligned
to create a visually striking effect

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Synchronization

66
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Basic Elements of Cheerdance

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Cheer motion
Dance Elements
Jumps
Stunts
Tumbling
Choreography and Synchronization
Facial expression and showmanship

67
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Common for initiating a cheer or providing rhythm to routines. It emphasizes synchronization.

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Clap

68
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Commonly used as a finishing or transition motion.

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Low V

68
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Often used for energetic openings or to emphasize beats in the music.

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High V

69
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A standard position often seen in cheers and routines for bold emphasis.

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T-motion

70
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Often serves as a transition or to punctuate words in cheers.

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Broken T

71
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Used as a “reset” or pause between motions, signaling the end of a move.

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Clean

72
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Adds dynamic energy and can accentuate strong beats or phrases.

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Punch

73
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Often used as part of more complex transitions and gives a sharp, strong visual effect.

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Daggers

74
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Often used for direction changes or to visually highlight certain parts of routines

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Right/Left L Motions

75
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Adds a dynamic visual, often emphasizing a change in choreography

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. Right/Left K Motions

76
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It is the competitive form of ballroom dancing. It combines the artistry and creativity of dance with the
athletic rigor of sport, making it an elegant yet physically demanding discipline.

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Dancesport

77
Q

The origins of dancesport can be traced back to social ballroom dances practiced by _____
as early as the 16th century.

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European aristocats

78
Q

During the 1______, _____ expanded beyond the upper classes, becoming a widely
enjoyed form of entertainment and socialization in dance halls and parties.

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18th and 19th centuries, social dance

79
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 In ___, the _____ (ISTD) in the United Kingdom established a
Ballroom Branch to oversee and standardize ballroom dances, effectively beginning the tradition of
competitive dancing.

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1924, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

80
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The popularity of ballroom dancing increased during the early____ century, especially in England.

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20th century

80
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The first official ballroom dance competition is believed to have taken place in ___ in London.

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1909

81
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In ___, the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), now known as the _______ (WDSF), was founded to govern international competitions and advocate for the sport’s
recognition.

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1990, World DanceSport
Federation

82
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Modern dancesport includes a wide range of dances, with competitions divided into
categories such as ____ and ____

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Standard (Ballroom) and Latin

82
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The Standard category, often referred to as “_____,” focuses on elegance, smooth movement, and strict
posture.

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Ballroom

83
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The ____is the most famous Standard dance, known for its graceful “rise and fall” and smooth,
continuous movements

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Waltz

84
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It is known for
its rapid rotations around the dance floor. This dance is high-energy and full of graceful turns,
requiring great control and coordination.

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Viennese Waltz

84
Q

It is more dramatic and staccato compared to
other Standard dances. It is known for its sharp, angular movements, and dancers often use
dramatic pauses and head turns to create a sense of tension

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Tango

85
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It is a lively and fast-paced dance that evolved from the Foxtrot. It involves light,
bouncy movements and a combination of fast walking, running, and hopping steps

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Quickstep

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85
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It is a smooth and elegant dance that features long, gliding movements across the floor.
The basic rhythm alternates between slow and quick steps (slow-slow-quick-quick)

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Foxtrot

86
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Key Elements of Standard Ballroom Dance

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Footwork
Posture and Frame
Synchronization
Musicality

87
Q

features dances that are characterized by rhythm, energy, and a focus on hip movements, body
expression, and passionate interactions between partners.

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Latin dances

88
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It is a lively, rhythmic dance with bouncy steps and a distinctive “sway” created by
the rapid weight changes.

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Samba

88
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It is often called the “dance of love” because it is slow, sensual, and romantic.
It emphasizes smooth hip action and controlled, deliberate movements, particularly in the hips

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Rumba

88
Q

It is a playful and flirtatious dance with sharp movements and fast footwork.
It is danced in a syncopated rhythm, with quick, sharp “____” steps that follow a slower rhythm.

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Cha-Cha

88
Q

It is a dramatic and theatrical dance, mimicking the movements of a bullfight.
The dance is highly structured and bold, with strong, sharp movements and a lot of flair.

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Paso Doble

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90
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It is a fast, energetic, and fun dance with lots of quick footwork, kicks, and highenergy movements. It has a very fast tempo, typically danced to upbeat rock and roll or swing music.

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Jive

91
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Types of Latin dances

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Samba
Cha-Cha
Rumba
Paso Doble
Jive

91
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Key Elements of Latin Dance Technique

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Hip action
Footwork
Posture and Frame
Timing and Rhythm
Expression

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