Stimulus and Response in International Standard and Latin Dances

Question 1

this was a special formal event which was intended mostly for dancing

Answer 1

ball

Question 2

referred to a dance done in a ballroom

Answer 2

ballroom dance

Question 3

also known as European, modern, and modern ballroom dance.

Answer 3

International Standard Dance

Question 4

This international standard dance is derived from an old German word “walzen” which means “ to turn, to roll, or to glide.”

Answer 4

Waltz

Question 5

This dance was originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was originally known as a sensual ballroom dance

Answer 5

Tango

Question 6

which means “a dance with the rest” due to its dramatic passionate, sharp, flexing steps, and posed pauses.

Answer 6

Baile con Corte

Question 7

This dance was created by an actor named Harry fox in 1914 and was originally danced with big band (vocal) music

Answer 7

Foxtrot

Question 8

This dance was originally a foxtrot but is performed quickly

Answer 8

Quickstep

Question 9

Also known as “Wiener Walzer” in German. It is also the first ballroom dance to execute the “close hold position”

Answer 9

Viennese Waltz

Question 10

These dances were originated in Latin America. It is a partner dance wherein traits such as expressiveness, intensity, energy, and sensuality were obvious.

Answer 10

International Latin Dances

Question 11

Originating from Cuba, this was inspired by a slow version of mambo called “triple mambo” or a mambo with guiro (percussion instrument)

Answer 11

Cha-Cha

Question 12

This Latin dance originated in Brazil during 19th century. The word is derived from the Angolan term “semba” which means “invitation to dance”

Answer 12

Samba

Question 13

This name comes from the word “rumbear”, which means “going to parties, dancing, and having a good time”

Answer 13

Rumba

Question 14

several variations of rumba

Answer 14

cuban son, danzon, cuban bolero, and guaracha

Question 15

this dance portrays the Spanish bullfight, where the male represents the matador and the woman as the matador’s cape.

Answer 15

paso doble

Question 16

This dance was influenced by dances such as boogie, jitterbug, bebop, rock and roll, and Lindy hop.

Answer 16

Jive