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What is the origin of the name 'cha cha'?
What is the origin of the name 'cha cha'?
- The name was derived from the fusion of Mambo and Danzon dances
- The name was inspired by a famous Cuban musician named Cha Cha
- The name originated from the word 'cha cha' in Cuban language
- The name was derived from the sound made by shoes while performing the dance (correct)
Who composed music meant for the first downbeat and less syncopated for the cha cha dance?
Who composed music meant for the first downbeat and less syncopated for the cha cha dance?
- Enrique Jorrin (correct)
- Benny Moré
- Celia Cruz
- Tito Puente
Which two dances were combined to create the cha cha dance?
Which two dances were combined to create the cha cha dance?
- Mambo and Danzon (correct)
- Tango and Samba
- Bachata and Merengue
- Salsa and Rumba
What is the characteristic energy of the cha cha dance?
What is the characteristic energy of the cha cha dance?
In what country did the cha cha dance originate?
In what country did the cha cha dance originate?
What is the origin of the name 'cha cha'?
What is the origin of the name 'cha cha'?
Who composed music meant for the first downbeat and less syncopated for the cha cha dance?
Who composed music meant for the first downbeat and less syncopated for the cha cha dance?
What characteristic energy does the cha cha dance possess?
What characteristic energy does the cha cha dance possess?
Which two dances were combined to create the cha cha dance?
Which two dances were combined to create the cha cha dance?
In what country did the cha cha dance originate?
In what country did the cha cha dance originate?
Cha cha was derived from the 'cha-cha' sound that shoes had made while performing the dance. Originated from ______
Cha cha was derived from the 'cha-cha' sound that shoes had made while performing the dance. Originated from ______
The dance was created from the two dances ______ and danzon
The dance was created from the two dances ______ and danzon
Enrique Jorrin composed music that was meant for first down beat and less ______
Enrique Jorrin composed music that was meant for first down beat and less ______
The cha cha dance is playful and flirtatious because of its ______
The cha cha dance is playful and flirtatious because of its ______
Although played with traditional upbeat Latin or ______ beat
Although played with traditional upbeat Latin or ______ beat
