Ballroom and Social Dance History
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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?

  • Early 1920's (correct)
  • Mid 1900's
  • Late 1800's
  • Early 2000's
  • 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?

    <p>A combination of art and sport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dance style is marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and 'rise and fall'?

    <p>Standard (International) Waltz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as one of the most captivating of all ballroom dances?

    <p>Tango</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballroom dance is characterized by staccato movements of the feet and flexed knees?

    <p>Argentine Tango</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballroom dance is considered one of the most challenging to learn due to its quick rotating nature?

    <p>Viennese Waltz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballroom dance is known for its versatility and ability to be danced to a variety of musical styles and tempos?

    <p>Foxtrot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballroom dance is characterized by a lively, flirtatious style with a distinctive 'Cuban motion'?

    <p>Cha Cha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballroom dance originated in Brazil and is considered the most popular among Brazilian dances?

    <p>Samba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballroom dance is often described as the most passionate and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances?

    <p>Rumba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Paso Doble' is a ballroom dance that is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of which traditional Spanish event?

    <p>Bullfight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '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?

    <p>Jitterbug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '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?

    <p>Most people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the Argentinian Tango makes it stand out from other ballroom dances?

    <p>Staccato movements of the feet and flexed knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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