Dance Styles and Festivals Quiz

What is a key characteristic of the Tango dance?

Which dance style is characterized by its rise and fall action and slow tempo?

Which dance combines quick and slow steps for enhanced flexibility?

In Rumba, which part of the body remains upright and still?

What rhythm pattern is recognized in the Quickstep dance?

The Mambo dance is noted for which of the following features?

Which dance is derived from a Spanish term meaning 'Nursemaid'?

What is a primary benefit of social dancing as described?

Which festival in Bacolod City symbolizes resilience and includes a unique contest of pig chasing?

What does the term 'Morion' refer to in relation to the Moriones Festival?

During which festival is a two-steps-forward, one-step-backward dance performed to honor the Santo Niño?

What unique feature is associated with the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival in Tacloban City?

Which festival showcases houses adorned with colorful 'kiping' in gratitude for a bountiful harvest?

What is a significant event of the Higantes Festival celebrated every November 22nd and 23rd?

Which festival is known for its vibrant parades and competitive dancing?

The Panagbenga Festival is referred to as the 'Season of Blossoming' and commemorates what event?

Dance Styles

Waltz: Slow tempo, rise and fall action.
Tango: Improvisational, expressive, close partner connection.
Foxtrot: Combination of quick and slow steps.
Paso Doble: Male dancer portrays a matador.
Rumba: Focus on feet and knees, delayed weight shifting, upright and still upper body, emphasis on partner.
Quickstep: Quick-slow-quick-quick rhythmic pattern.
Mambo: Originated in Haiti, continuous, long, and fast waltz with syncopated beat.
Cha-Cha-Cha: Derived from the Spanish "Cha Cha" meaning "Nursemaid," related to the Cuban dance "Guaracha," 4/4 time signature with basic side steps, cross-over breaks, and double breaks.

Festivals

Ati-Atihan: Celebrates Santo Niño with dances and drumbeats.
Kaamulan Festival: Thanksgiving ritual and cultural showcase.
Moriones Festival: Related to St. Longinus, "Morion" means Roman soldier's helmet.
Dinagyang Festival: Vibrant parades and competitive dancing.
Masskara Festival: Celebrates resilience, takes place in Bacolod City in October, includes "Pig Chasing" contest.
Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival: Celebrates tattooed warriors of Leyte with body-painting competitions, dances, and parades reenacting local folklore and historical events.
Pahiyas Festival: Celebrates San Isidro Labrador, the festival showcases houses decorated with "kiping" (colorful rice wafers) symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
Panagbenga Festival: Celebrates Baguio's floral heritage, includes a Grand Float Parade adorned with flowers.
Sinulog Festival: Celebrates the Santo Niño, features a two-steps-forward, one-step-backward dance.
Higantes Festival: Known for giant papier-mâché puppets, satirizes Spanish colonial landlords, celebrates St. Clement I, the patron saint of fishermen.

Test your knowledge on various dance styles and cultural festivals! This quiz covers popular dances like the Waltz and Tango, as well as unique celebrations such as the Ati-Atihan and Dinagyang. Dive into the rhythm of dance and the vibrancy of cultural traditions.