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What is a common basic step in salsa dancing?
What is a common basic step in salsa dancing?
- Tango
- Mambo
- Side-to-side movement (correct)
- Front and back movement
Describe a characteristic step in Bachata dancing.
Describe a characteristic step in Bachata dancing.
- Side-to-side movement with a tap
- Spinning in place
- Quick-quick-slow rhythm (correct)
- Elegant forward walks
What is a distinctive feature of Merengue dance?
What is a distinctive feature of Merengue dance?
- Hip sway
- Twirling movements
- Circular movements
- Marching steps (correct)
How do partners typically move in Cumbia dancing?
How do partners typically move in Cumbia dancing?
What is a common feature of Norteña dance?
What is a common feature of Norteña dance?
What is a characteristic step in the Merengue dance?
What is a characteristic step in the Merengue dance?
What is a common basic step in salsa dancing?
What is a common basic step in salsa dancing?
What is a distinctive feature of Cumbia dancing?
What is a distinctive feature of Cumbia dancing?
Flashcards
Salsa basic step
Salsa basic step
Movement from one side to the other.
Bachata rhythm
Bachata rhythm
A three-step pattern with a pause or tap on the fourth beat.
Merengue feature
Merengue feature
Moving in place as if marching.
Cumbia movement
Cumbia movement
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Norteña feature
Norteña feature
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Salsa mambo step
Salsa mambo step
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Cumbia's roots
Cumbia's roots
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Study Notes
Latin Dance Characteristics
- In Salsa dancing, a common basic step involves quick-quick-slow, quick-quick-slow rhythm.
- Bachata dance is characterized by a distinctive step known as " íƒ±ê³ " or "side-to-side" step, which involves moving hips and feet in a side-to-side motion.
- Merengue dance is distinct in its march-style walking step, where partners move in a circular motion around the dance floor.
- In Cumbia dancing, partners typically move in a circular motion, with the leader guiding the follower in a smooth, flowing movement.
- Norteña dance is characterized by quick footwork and fast-paced movements, often featuring intricate footwork patterns.
- Merengue dance is known for its characteristic "march-style" step, where partners move in a circular motion around the dance floor.
- Salsa dancing involves a basic step of quick-quick-slow, quick-quick-slow rhythm, which provides the foundation for more complex movements.
- Cumbia dancing is distinct in its slow, sensual movements, often featuring slow turns and rhythmic hip movements.
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