16 Questions
What does it mean to displace quickly one foot with the other?
To shift the weight from one foot to the other
Which direction does the right shoulder move in a clockwise motion?
Toward the center
What does it mean to have 'free hand' in dance?
The hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything
What does 'Masiwak' refer to?
Turning the hand from the wrist halfway clockwise then raising and lowering the wrist once or twice
What does 'do-si-do' involve in dance?
Passing each other's side and moving backward
What does 'Jaleo' involve?
Partners turning once around counterclockwise with left elbows almost touching
What does 'Pivot' mean in dance terms?
Turning with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed place or point
What is the 'Inside foot' in partner dancing?
The foot nearest one's partner
In dance, what does it mean to displace one foot with the other, completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot?
Cut
What does 'Hop' involve in dance?
A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any direction
What does 'Do-si-do' involve in dance?
Both advancing forwards and passing each other's side
What is the term used in dance to place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist?
Hayon-hayon
What does 'Jump' involve in dance?
Springing on one foot or both feet and landing on both in any direction
What does 'Kumintang' refer to?
Moving the foot from the wrist in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction
What does 'Masiwak' involve in dance?
Turning the hand from the wrist halfway clockwise then raising and lowering the wrist
What does 'Pivot' mean in dance terms?
Turning with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed place or point
Test your knowledge of Spanish dance terms with this quiz. Identify the meanings of terms like 'inside foot' and 'jaleo', and understand their significance in dance partnerships and movements.
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