TOPIC 3: SOCIAL DANCE

Question 1

It is a non-competitive version of ballroom and latin dancing.

Answer 1

Social Dancing

Question 2

It is comprosed of all the same dances, like foxtrot, tango, swing, or cha-cha, but designed to be used in practical settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, or informal gatherings.

Answer 2

Social Dancing

Question 3

It is less formal that exhibition dancing and is meant to be enjoyed while socializing

Answer 3

Social Dancing

Question 4

It is typically a dance style shared between one male, who acts as the ‘lead’. and one female, who acts as the ‘follow’.

Answer 4

Ballroom Dance

Question 5

It tends to be very formal and performed in competitions, whereas other partner social dances are more casual

Answer 5

Ballroom Dance

Question 6

“Ball” ballare ‘to dance’ (a ball-room being a large room specially designed for such dances)

Answer 6

Ballroom dancing

Question 7

What are the two major ballroom classifications?

Answer 7

Standard Dances
Latin Dance

Question 8

Give me all the Standard dances

Answer 8

Slow Waltz
Tango
Viennesse Waltz
Foxtrot
Quick Step

Question 9

Where is the origin of Slow waltz

Answer 9

Austria

Question 10

Where is the origin of Tango

Answer 10

Argentina

Question 11

Where is the origin of Foxtrot

Answer 11

USA

Question 12

Where is the origin of Viennese Walts

Answer 12

Vienna

Question 13

Where is the origin of Quickstep

Answer 13

USA

Question 14

It provides the origin of modern ballroom dance in that moved it away from a group sequence of movement to the independent movement of an individual couple.

Answer 14

Slow Waltz

Question 15

It is the “backbone dance” of the ballroom and is the basis for many dances.

Answer 15

Slow Waltz

Question 16

A truly romantic dance, the Waltz is comprised of soft, round, flowing movements.

Answer 16

Slow Waltz

Question 17

It is danced to be a repetitive style of music, with the count of the music being either 16 or 32 beats.

Answer 17

Tango

Question 18

While dancing this dance, the woman is typically held in the crook of the man’s arm. She holds her head back and rests her right hand on the man’s lower hip, and the man must allow the woman to rest in this position while leading her around the floor in a curving pattern

Answer 18

Tango

Question 19

A beautiful, romantic dance, this dance is composed of fairly simple walking steps and side steps.

Answer 19

Foxtrot

Question 20

The dance combines slow steps, which use two beats of music, and quick steps, which use one beat of the music.

Answer 20

Foxtrot

Question 21

The footwork timing of this dance is usually “slow, quick, quick” or “slow, slow, quick, quick.”

Answer 21

Foxtrot

Question 22

this style of modern standard dance must be danced very smoothly, with no jerking of the body. Timing is also a very important component of the it.

Answer 22

Foxtrot

Question 23

it is usually recommended to master the waltz and quickstep prior to attempting it.

Answer 23

Foxtrot

Question 24

It is very similar to the waltz.

Answer 24

Foxtrot

Question 25

It is the oldest of all ballroom dances.

Answer 25

Viennese Waltz

Question 26

This dance is known for its distinctly graceful and constant, wide-sweeping turns along with its fast tempo.

Answer 26

Viennese Waltz

Question 27

It’s the waltz that is usually featured in dizzying ballroom dance sequences in period films set in 18th and 19th century Europe

Answer 27

Viennese Waltz

Question 28

The basic feel of this style of modern ballroom dance is slow-quick-quick, slow-quick-quick, with "slow" taking beats one and two, and "quick-quick" taking beats three and four.

Answer 28

Quick Step

Question 29

Most of the "slow" steps are taken on the heel, while most "quick" steps are taken on the balls of the feet.

Answer 29

Quick Step

Question 30

It is a general label, and a term in partner dance competition jargon.

Answer 30

Latin Dance

Question 31

Give me all the Latin Dances

Answer 31

Cha Cha Cha Rumba Samba Pasodoble Boogie Swing Merengue Salsa Mambo

Question 32

Where is the origin of Cha-cha-cha

Answer 32

Cuba

Question 33

Where is the origin of Rumba

Answer 33

Cuba

Question 34

Where is the origin of Samba

Answer 34

Brazil

Question 35

Where is the origin of Pasodoble

Answer 35

Spain

Question 36

Where is the origin of Jive/Boogie

Answer 36

USA

Question 37

Where is the origin of Swing

Answer 37

USA

Question 38

Where is the origin of Merengue

Answer 38

Dominican Republic

Question 39

Where is the origin of Salsa

Answer 39

Cuba

Question 40

Where is the origin Mambo

Answer 40

Cuba

Question 41

It consists of three quick triple steps and a slower step on the first and last beat of the rhythm (slow, quick, quick, slow).

Answer 41

Cha-cha-cha

Question 42

The basic pattern of this dance is also found and visible in several AfroCuban dances.

Answer 42

Cha-cha-cha

Question 43

Authentic Cuban music was usually used in dancing this dance, but in competitions, a Latin pop or Latin rock music is commonly used.

Answer 43

Cha-cha-cha

Question 44

This dance was inspired by a revolution of jazz music that kept audiences dancing and thus music was known and described as ‘Swing Jazz’ to befit the effect of the music to its audiences.

Answer 44

Swing

Question 45

Soon the dancing evolved to fit the music and vice-versa, causing the development of the name ‘swing dance’ in the mid 1920’s.

Answer 45

Swing

Question 46

It is a very happy, boppy, energetic dance, with plenty of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips.

Answer 46

Boogie

Question 47

The fastest of the Latin dances, it incorporates lots of kicks and flicks, even twirling of the woman, and doesn’t move around the dance floor like other dances.

Answer 47

Boogie

Question 48

Although the dancers of this style of latin dance may appear to be moving their feet haphazardly in every direction, the feet are well-controlled under the body with the knees close together

Answer 48

Boogie

Question 49

It is a dynamic, vibrant dance characterized by its energetic footwork, fluid turns, and rhythmic hip movements.

Answer 49

Salsa

Question 50

Set to lively Latin music with a strong beat, it involves a mix of fast and slow movements, showcasing a playful and passionate interaction between partners.

Answer 50

Salsa

Question 51

Its style varies regionally, but it consistently radiates a lively, celebratory spirit.

Answer 51

Salsa

Question 52

It is a lively, rhythmic dance known for its energetic steps, sharp movements, and Cuban flair.

Answer 52

Mambo

Question 53

It features a quick tempo with a strong emphasis on beats 2 and 4, intricate footwork, and spirited body movements.

Answer 53

Mambo

Question 54

It allows dancers to express themselves with freedom and creativity, making it a vibrant and exciting dance.

Answer 54

Mambo

Question 55

is sometimes known as the ‘Latin Waltz’, because many of the figures in Waltz can also be danced in it

Answer 55

Rumba

Question 56

It is danced to music in 4/4 time and the count of the steps is slow-quickquick.

Answer 56

Rumba

Question 57

it is often called the “dance of love”, distinguished by it’s romantic feel.

Answer 57

Rumba

Question 58

It is a non-progressive dance with continuous, flowing Cuban motion which gives the dance its sensual look. Its frame is a typical Rhythm frame.

Answer 58

Rumba

Question 59

It is a fun, upbeat, lively dance that progresses counter-clockwise around the floor.

Answer 59

Samba

Question 60

It is characterized by its syncopated timing, bounce, rolling hip action and pelvic tilt and a great deal of rhythm is expressed throughout the torso.

Answer 60

Samba

Question 61

The ________ frame is similar to a bolero frame with more separation between the partners

Answer 61

Samba

Question 62

It is a stirring and dramatic dance based on a Spanish bull fight.

Answer 62

Pasodoble

Question 63

The leader in this dance represents the Matador and the lady symbolizes his red cape. It features beautiful body shapes and sharp, flamenco-like footwork.

Answer 63

Pasodoble

Question 64

It is the only dance in the Ballroom or Latin genres where characterization and emotional expression are more important than technical precision.

Answer 64

Pasodoble

Question 65

It also has a lot of emotional expression, much of the attention in Rumba is on technique such as the straightening of the legs and the timing of body position in relation to foot position.

Answer 65

Pasodoble

Question 66

It is a fun, fast and easy dance made up of simple steps.

Answer 66

Merengue

Question 67

It is mainly a nonprogressive dance but can also travel counter-clockwise around the floor. This dance encourages creativity as it’s fun and easy to create arms movements to go with the simple steps.

Answer 67

Merengue

Question 68

It is characterized by its marching rhythms and Cuban motion – strong side to side motion and ‘dragged leg’ with emphasis on counts 1 and 5. its frame is the same as the Rhythm frame.

Answer 68

Merengue