SOCIAL BALLROOM

Question 1

– the correct position of the body
with partner in any position

Answer 1

Hold

Question 2

Modern Standard Dances (Smooth Style of Dancing)

Answer 2

Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese
Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep

Question 3

Partners join hands in front of their bodies. The right hands are joined below and left hands are joined above.

Answer 3

Skater’s Position

Question 4

enables the dancer to stand
out on the floor, which shows
sophistication and confidence

Answer 4

Posture

Question 5

a combinations of movement to
create a good position

Answer 5

Shape

Question 6

It is similar to the basic closed position, with the exception of the placement of the feet. Here, the female partner’s feet should be to the right of the male partners.

Answer 6

Outside Right Position

Question 7

It is similar to the basic closed position, with the exception of the placement of the feet. Here, the female partner’s feet should be to the left of the male partner.

Answer 7

Outside Left Position

Question 8

• It is now considered as a competitive ballroom dancing. Is a combination of art and sport. It provides avenue to gain discipline of the body and mind of the dance athletes.

Answer 8

Dancesport

Question 9

the ability to avoid bumping into other couples and continue dancing without pause when boxed in

Answer 9

Floorcraft

Question 10

• dancing in sync with music

Answer 10

Timing

Question 11

Both partners face the same direction instead of facing one another. Their bodies form a sort of “V” shape

Answer 11

Promenade Position

Question 12

Characteristics of Dancesport

Answer 12

Posture
Timing
Line
Togetherness
Shape
Presentation
Hold
Floorcraft

Question 13

In this position, partners “shadow” each other’s moves. Partners should face the same direction, with one partner either in front of the other or slightly to their left or right

Answer 13

Varsovienne/Shadow Position

Question 14

Basic Holds and Positions

Answer 14

one-hand hold position
two-hand hold position
close ballroom position
open facing position
outside right position
outside left position
promenade position
varsovienne/shadow position
skater’s position
challenge position

Question 15

how the couple presents their dancing to the audience as well as the proper costuming and grooming

Answer 15

Presentation

Question 16

Only one hand is held. Grasp your partner’s hand and leave the other hand relaxed at your side.

Answer 16

one-hand hold position

Question 17

Both hands are held. The male partner holds the female partner’s hands, while the female partner places her hands in the male partner’s grasp

Answer 17

two-hand hold position

Question 18

Latin American Dances (Rhythmic Style of Dancing)

Answer 18

Samba, Chachacha, Rumba, Paso
Doble, Jive

Question 19

dancing of two people
as one on the dance floor

Answer 19

Togetherness

Question 20

It is any position where partners stand facing each other, apart but within arm’s reach. Man and lady stand directly in front of each other, within arms’ reach

Answer 20

Open Facing Position

Question 21

the stretching of the body

Answer 21

Line

Question 22

The male partner rests his right hand on the female partner’s back while holding her right hand with his left hand. The female partner places her left hand on the male partner’s upper arm. It is the common position in ballroom dancing

Answer 22

Close Ballroom Position

Question 23

Categories of Dancesport

Answer 23

• Latin American Dances (Rhythmic Style of Dancing)
• Modern Standard Dances (Smooth Style of Dancing)

Question 24

are usually done to introduce people with one another during a formal social gathering or to welcome guests to a social

Answer 24

Social and Ballroom dance

Question 25

The male and female partners face one another but stand apart and without making contact

Answer 25

Challenge Position