Cha-Cha Dance History
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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?

  • Enrique Jorrin (correct)
  • Benny Moré
  • Celia Cruz
  • Tito Puente
  • 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?

    <p>Playful and flirtatious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what country did the cha cha dance originate?

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

    What is the origin of the name 'cha cha'?

    <p>It was derived from the sound of shoes while performing the dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who composed music meant for the first downbeat and less syncopated for the cha cha dance?

    <p>Enrique Jorrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic energy does the cha cha dance possess?

    <p>Energetic and flirtatious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two dances were combined to create the cha cha dance?

    <p>Mambo and Danzon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what country did the cha cha dance originate?

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

    Cha cha was derived from the 'cha-cha' sound that shoes had made while performing the dance. Originated from ______

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

    The dance was created from the two dances ______ and danzon

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

    Enrique Jorrin composed music that was meant for first down beat and less ______

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

    The cha cha dance is playful and flirtatious because of its ______

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

    Although played with traditional upbeat Latin or ______ beat

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

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