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1
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what are the 2 basic time signatures in social dance

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4/4, 3/4

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2
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what does at 4/4 time measure mean

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four beats are combined to form a measure

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3
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if 3 beats are being grouped (3/4 time measure) what type of dance is being done

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Waltz

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4
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how can you determine the underlying beat of the music

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Listen for heavier sounds like bass or drums

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5
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what does a 3/4 time measure mean

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3 beats are combined to make a measure

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6
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characteristics of the melody of music

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lighter sounds, variable, wind instruments, unreliable cue for dancers

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7
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in social dance beats are grouped into __________ and create a ___________

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clusters of three or four, measure

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8
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what do measures provide in social dance

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definite starting and stopping points that are regular in a song

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9
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why are time measures important for dancers

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indicates how many beats in a measure, how much time duration to give each beat

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10
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in sheet music what do vertical bars separate

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beats into measures

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11
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in a time measure the numerator represents what

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number of beats per measure

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12
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in a time measure the denominator represents what

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duration of a particular beat

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13
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In social dance it is safe to assume the denominator in a time measure will be 4 which means what

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each beat or quarter note will always get one count

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14
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how can you determine the number of beats per measure by listening to the music

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try counting the music in sets of 3 or 4, one method will work better than the other

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15
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measures in a song are clustered into what

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phrases

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16
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what is a mini phrase

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2 measure groupings

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17
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what is a mini phrase

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4 measure groupings

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18
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what is a major phase

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8 measure groupings

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19
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what does a 16 measure grouping in a song typically reflect

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chorus or verse

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20
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what are the 2 ways phrasing music (example phrasing 4/4 eight measures)

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mentally count 8 sets of 4 counts, 1,2,3,4 2,2,3,4… OR mentally count 4 sets of 8 counts, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2,2,3,4,5,6,7,8…

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21
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what counts in 4/4 timing are downbeats

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1,3 (think merengue)

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22
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what counts in 4/4 timing are upbeats

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2,4

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23
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why is it easier to hear the downbeat in 3/4 timing

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the first count is typically a heavier sound with more emphasis

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24
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what are the 3 different tempos used in social dance

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slow, moderate,fast

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25
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one you have identified the tempo what should you do

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repeat that specific tempo because they generally stay the same throughout the song

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26
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how is tempo expressed

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beats per minute

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27
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short hand version of how to determine tempo’s bpm

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count number of beats for six seconds x 10

28
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average tempo for waltz (bpm)

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90-105

29
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average tempo for polka (bpm)

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96-130

30
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average tempo for cha cha (bpm)

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120

31
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if count 1 is stronger (accented) than count 2 and 3 what type of music is being used

A

3/4 time measure, waltz

32
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if counts 2 and 4 are stronger (accented) what type of music is being used

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4/4 time signature, variety of social dance music

33
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when you are standing what is correct body posture called

A

alignment

34
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when you are moving what is correct body posture called

A

carriage

35
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why is proper body alignment important

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allows you to use your muscles most efficiently with least amount of effort and muscular tension

36
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what does the concept of centering help with

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be aware of where your center of gravity is located to lift it and transfer weight efficiently from one foot to another, maintain balance and move smoothly and effortlessly

37
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what does frame refer to

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shape or positioning of your body including arms

38
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when will you have better balance when dancing

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if body weight is above your base and arms curve in front with elbows slightly away from sides

39
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cues of proper body alignment using physical body cuing

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hands at sides, feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, hips, shoulders and head above feet, look forwards, shoulders push down and back, contract abdominals, lengthen lower back

40
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cues for proper body alignment using plumb line

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adjust posture so that ear, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle align with line, check that shoulders are back, abdominals are firm, lower back is long

41
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what is your center of gravity

A

three dimensional point in body where body’s weight is equally divided

42
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where is center of gravity found in men

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slightly above waist

43
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where is center of gravity found in women

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at or slightly below waist

44
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In dance the term of center point of balance (CPB) is used, where is this located

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point below diaphragm

45
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what is the advantage of the center point of balance (CPB)

A

Slightly higher than center of balance, easily move or shift rib cage without loosing balance and having to step in a direction

46
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when your base of support is narrow what becomes important

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lifting arms, curving elbows, keep in front of body and looking at point in space at eye level

47
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during foxtrot and waltz how do bronze (beginner) steps end

A

finish with feet together

48
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during the foxtrot and waltz how do silver (intermediate) and gold (advanced) steps end

A

more progressive and constantly traveling in line of direction

49
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what is footwork

A

manner of using feet in the performance of dance steps

50
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with the exception of body posture what has the most significant bearing on form and style in dance

A

footwork

51
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what are the 10 principles of the application of good footwork to good dance style

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weight carried on ball of foot and alert transfer of weight from step to step, feet facing forwards when moving forwards or backwards reach straight forwards or backwards, start with feet together and feet should pass as closely as possible and come together before starting a new direction, feet never drag on floor, legs reach forwards and backwards at the hip, the faster the rhythm the shorter the step and the slower the rhythm the more reaching the step, changes in direction are more in control when initiated when feet are close together, reaching out with one foot arch should be extended and toe pointed, turning is done effectively from small base of support and turning on the ball of the foot, use style of each dance in footwork

52
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what is a dance walk (forwards)

A

step forwards with heel of foot and transferring weight onto ball of foot

53
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what is a dance walk (backwards)

A

long reach with toe, transfer weight from ball of foot to heel

54
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when in closed position the lead is reaching __________ and the follow is reaching ___________

A

forwards, backwards

55
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what are the 5 mechanics for the forwards dance walk

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-Body sways forwards from ankles and weight on ball of foot,
-leg swings forwards from hip joint and reach is a long step
-heel is placed down first followed by transfer of weight onto ball of foot
-legs are close together with feet passing close together
-lead and follow dance on same forwards line

56
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what are the 4 mechanics of the backwards dance walk

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-body weight over ball of foot and follow is pressing against leads hand
-leg swings backwards from hip with long and smooth reach
-foot is placed down on toe first and weight remains on ball of toe with heel coming down for a moment
-legs and feet pass closely together in a straight line

57
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8 characteristics of closed position

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-partners face each other with shoulders parallel
-feet together and pointing forwards
-leads right arm placed around follow to give them security and right hand placed below shoulder blades
-follows left arm rests gently in contact with leads upper arm
-follow should arch her back against leads right hand and move with it
-follow and lead hold hands level with the follows shoulder
-lead and follow look over partners right shoulder, tone is essential

58
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11 common errors in the closed position

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partner standing in half open position
-partner too far away
-lack of support in leads right arm
-primary use of leads left hand is pushing or pumping action
- lack of resistance
-leads hand is too high on follows back
-follows weight on heels
-lead leaning forwards from waist
-lead pulling back with left shoulder and hand
-follow leaning heavily on partners arm

59
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8 general rules for following

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-keep leads rhythm
-be alert to partners lead
-support own weight and arch back and move with partners hand
-step straight backwards with reaching motion to give partner room to step forwards
-pass feet close together
-know basic steps and leads, -don’t anticipate partners actions and only move with them, proper body alignment and posture

60
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define rhythm

A

regular pattern of movement and/or sound, relationship between time and force factors, is felt, seen or heard

61
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define beat

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the basic unit that measures time, the duration of time becomes established by the beat or pulse as it is repeated

62
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define accent

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he stress placed on a beat to make it stronger or louder than the others, primary accent is on first beat of the music, there may be a secondary accent

63
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what is a syncopated rhythm

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when accent is placed on the unnatural beat or off beat

64
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define a measure

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one group of beats made by the regular occurrence of the heavy accent, represents the underlying beat enclosed between to adjacent bars of music

65
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define a meter

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the metric division of a measure into parts of equal time value and regular accents, can be recognized by listening for the accent on the first beat

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