20 Questions
What distinguishes the Smooth, or Standard, style of ballroom dancing?
Focusing on elegance, grace, and fluidity of movement
In which ballroom dance style do partners usually dance in one spot of the dance floor?
Rumba
Which dance is characterized by the 'Cuban motion' and a lively, flirtatious style?
Cha-cha
What makes the foxtrot an excellent dance for beginners?
Its simplicity and fun
Which ballroom dance is known for its athletic style and often contains aerial jumps, twists, and flips?
Lindy Hop
Which ballroom dance is modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of the Spanish bullfight?
Pasodoble
Which Latin American ballroom dance is considered the most romantic and sensual?
Rumba
Which ballroom dance is a quick rotating dance with a subtle rise and fall, considered to be one of the most difficult to learn?
Viennese Waltz
Which ballroom dance originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 19th century and is known for its sensual nature?
Tango
Which ballroom dance is a lively form of swing dance and a variation of the jitterbug that originated in the United States with African-Americans?
Jive
The foxtrot is a ballroom dance that is lots of fun and simple to learn, making it an excellent dance for ______.
beginners
The classic 'Cuban motion' gives the cha-cha its ______.
style
The cha-cha is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of ______ and energy.
passion
The couple usually dances in one spot of the dance floor in the Rhythm, or Latin, ______.
style
The ______ is one of the most emotional Latin American ballroom dances.
mambo
The ______ is one of the liveliest ballroom dances, originating in southern France.
pasodoble
The ______ is a quick version (naturally) of the foxtrot.
quickstep
The ______ is considered by many to be the most romantic and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances.
rumba
The ______ is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dances.
tango
The Viennese waltz is a quick rotating ballroom dance with a subtle rise and fall. It is considered by most to be one of the most difficult dances to learn. The simple and elegant rotational movement characterizes the ______.
Viennese waltz
Learn about the partnership dance of ballroom dancing, where couples use step-patterns to move rhythmically and express the characteristics of music. Explore the two styles: Smooth (Standard) and Rhythm (Latin), with a focus on elegance, grace, fluidity, and movement around the entire floor.
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