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What is the term "ballroom" derived from?
What is the term "ballroom" derived from?
The word "ball", which in turn originates from the Latin word "ballare" which means to dance.
What type of dance is the cha-cha-cha?
What type of dance is the cha-cha-cha?
International Latin
What is the basic rhythm for cha-cha-cha?
What is the basic rhythm for cha-cha-cha?
2, 3, 4&1, 2, 3, 4&1 (accent on count 1)
Where did the cha-cha-cha originate from?
Where did the cha-cha-cha originate from?
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What two other dances was the cha-cha-cha created from?
What two other dances was the cha-cha-cha created from?
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Who is considered the composer of the cha-cha-cha?
Who is considered the composer of the cha-cha-cha?
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What was the reason that the cha-cha-cha was born?
What was the reason that the cha-cha-cha was born?
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Which of the following is NOT a basic step in cha-cha-cha?
Which of the following is NOT a basic step in cha-cha-cha?
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Which of the following dance moves is a part of the Bronze level cha-cha-cha syllabus?
Which of the following dance moves is a part of the Bronze level cha-cha-cha syllabus?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Gold level cha-cha-cha syllabus?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Gold level cha-cha-cha syllabus?
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The cha-cha-cha is a fast-paced dance style.
The cha-cha-cha is a fast-paced dance style.
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The cha-cha-cha is entirely a social dance form.
The cha-cha-cha is entirely a social dance form.
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The cha-cha-cha was influenced by European dance traditions.
The cha-cha-cha was influenced by European dance traditions.
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The cha-cha-cha is part of International Standard ballroom dance.
The cha-cha-cha is part of International Standard ballroom dance.
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Study Notes
Brief Introduction
- Ballroom dancing is a couples' dance, enjoyed socially and competitively
- It's performed on stage, film, and television
- Ballroom dancing stemmed from the word "ball," which originates from the Latin word "ballare," meaning to dance
- Historically, ballroom dancing was for the privileged and folk dancing for the lower classes
- Popular dances from different eras, such as the Minuet, Quadrille, Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and others, have been part of historical ballroom dancing
Brief History of Cha-Cha-Cha
- The cha-cha-cha originated in Cuba
- Originally called the cha-cha-cha, it emerged from the mambo and the danzón
- Enrique Jorrin, a violinist and composer, noticed the crowds struggled to adapt the danzón-mambo rhythm to the cha-cha-cha
- He developed a triple step rhythm, emphasizing the first beat, which is what created a new sound based on how dancers tapped their feet on the floor
- The new rhythmic style and sound, with the cha-cha-cha footwork
- Led to the cha-cha-cha's popularity in the 1950s
Cha-Cha Dance Syllabus
- Styles: Beginning Bronze, Silver, and Gold
- Music: Medium-tempo Latin music
- Meter: 4/4
- Tempo: 128 beats per minute
- Basic Rhythm: 2, 3, 4&1, 2, 3, 4&1 (accent on count 1)
Beginning Bronze
- Closed Basic Movement
- Open Basic Movement
- Alternative Basic Movement
- Basic Movement in Place
Silver
- Open Hip Twist
- Reverse Top
- Opening Out from Reverse Top
- Aida
- Aida (variation)
- Curl
- Rope Spinning
Gold
- Advanced Hip Twist
- Hip Twist Spiral
- Turkish Towel
- Sweetheart
- Following My Leader
- Foot Changes
Intermediate Bronze
- Shoulder to Shoulder
- Hand to Hand
- Three Cha-Chas
- Side Steps (Chasses)
- There and Back
- Time Steps
Full Bronze
- Fan
- Alemana
- Hockey Stick
- Natural Top
- Natural Opening Out Movement
- Closed Hip Twist
Four Basic Steps of Cha-Cha-Cha
- Forward Step
- Backward Step
- Side Step
- Rock Step
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Description
Explore the fascinating history of ballroom dancing, a social and competitive couples' dance that has evolved over centuries. Dive into the origins of the cha-cha-cha, a Cuban dance that emerged from the mambo and danzón, and learn how its distinctive rhythm was developed by Enrique Jorrin.
