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What is the meaning of the word 'ballroom'?
What is the meaning of the word 'ballroom'?
- A large room for dancing (correct)
- A specific ballroom dance style
- A type of competitive dance
- A society for teaching ballroom dance
When did the popularity of competitive dancing begin?
When did the popularity of competitive dancing begin?
- Early 1920's (correct)
- Mid 1900's
- Late 1800's
- Early 2000's
What is the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing responsible for?
What is the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing responsible for?
- Organizing competitive dancing tournaments
- Promoting social dance events
- Teaching dance history and theory
- Standardizing ballroom dances (correct)
What is Dancesport?
What is Dancesport?
Which dance style is marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and 'rise and fall'?
Which dance style is marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and 'rise and fall'?
What is described as one of the most captivating of all ballroom dances?
What is described as one of the most captivating of all ballroom dances?
Which ballroom dance is characterized by staccato movements of the feet and flexed knees?
Which ballroom dance is characterized by staccato movements of the feet and flexed knees?
Which ballroom dance is considered one of the most challenging to learn due to its quick rotating nature?
Which ballroom dance is considered one of the most challenging to learn due to its quick rotating nature?
Which ballroom dance is known for its versatility and ability to be danced to a variety of musical styles and tempos?
Which ballroom dance is known for its versatility and ability to be danced to a variety of musical styles and tempos?
Which ballroom dance is characterized by a lively, flirtatious style with a distinctive 'Cuban motion'?
Which ballroom dance is characterized by a lively, flirtatious style with a distinctive 'Cuban motion'?
Which ballroom dance originated in Brazil and is considered the most popular among Brazilian dances?
Which ballroom dance originated in Brazil and is considered the most popular among Brazilian dances?
Which ballroom dance is often described as the most passionate and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances?
Which ballroom dance is often described as the most passionate and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances?
'Paso Doble' is a ballroom dance that is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of which traditional Spanish event?
'Paso Doble' is a ballroom dance that is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of which traditional Spanish event?
'Jive' is a lively dance style that originated in the United States from African-Americans in the early 1930s and is a variation of which form of dance?
'Jive' is a lively dance style that originated in the United States from African-Americans in the early 1930s and is a variation of which form of dance?
'Viennese Waltz' is characterized by a quick rotating movement with a refined rise and fall, giving it a modest and graceful rotational movement. Who consider it to be one of the most challenging dances to learn?
'Viennese Waltz' is characterized by a quick rotating movement with a refined rise and fall, giving it a modest and graceful rotational movement. Who consider it to be one of the most challenging dances to learn?
What part of the Argentinian Tango makes it stand out from other ballroom dances?
What part of the Argentinian Tango makes it stand out from other ballroom dances?
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