types of dance Flashcards
What is folk dance?
-dances of European Orgins
-Folk = anglo saxon meaning of People
What is ethnic dance?
-group dances that grew from tribal rituals, non-western countries
what is social dance
dances in our current culture
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what is ballroom dance
dances done in the ballroom like polka, waltz, quadrille, minuet
how was ballroom dance/dance sport created?
from pre-classic court dances
-dancing masters created and taught them to royalty and members of the court
characteristics of American style ballroom dance
open position, underarm turns, lines created between dance partners are more open, dips, turns side by side moves allowed and encouraged, found in the social ballroom dance floor
characteristics of International style ballroom dance
about maintaining connection with partner, dancers keep close to each other and lead and follow operate around a common center, primarily danced in competitions
types of American style ballroom categories
country, Latino, swing, other
examples of dances in the American country ballroom category
triple two step, polka, night club two step, cha cha, waltz, two step, east coast swing, west coast swing, double shuffle, line dance, country swing
examples of dances in the American Latino ballroom category
salsa, merengue, bachata, zuke, Argentine tango
examples of dances in the American Swing ballroom category
East coast swing, west coast swing, lindy hop, balboa, shag
examples of dances in the American other ballroom category
hustle, nightclub, slow rhythm
standard dances included in the international style categories
foxtrot, quick step, waltz, Viennese waltz, tango
Latin dances included in the international style categories
rumba, cha cha, samba, jive, paso doble
music and rhythm patterns for foxtrot and jive
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