PE 2 Handouts: Ballroom Dancing (Foxtrot, Tango, Swing) PDF

PE 2 Hand outs Ballroom dancing is a partnership dance where couples, using step-patterns, move rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music. Ballroom dancing consists of two styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and the Rhythm, or Latin. ​ ​ The Smooth, Standard style focuses on the e...

PE 2 Hand outs Ballroom dancing is a partnership dance where couples, using step-patterns, move rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music. Ballroom dancing consists of two styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and the Rhythm, or Latin. ​ ​ The Smooth, Standard style focuses on the elegance, grace and fluidity of movement. Dancers rotate in a counter-clockwise direction, moving around the entire floor. The couple is constantly moving on the dance floor, transitioning from one place to the next in a fixed pattern.​ ​ Kinds of Smooth/Ballroom style of dance:​ foxtrot​ waltz​ tango​ viennese waltz​ quickstep​ ​ The Rhythm, Latin style focuses on a display of vibrant energy and a personal flair. The couple’s dancing pattern is syncopated to the rhythm of the music. The couple usually dances in one spot of the dance floor.​ ​ Kinds of Rhythm/Latin style of dance:​ swing​ rumba/bolero​ cha cha​  salsa/mambo​ merengue​ disco/hustle​ samba​ paso doble ​ ​ FOXTROT​ -The foxtrot is a Smooth and Progresive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. -In the 1910s, the Foxtrot was developed at New york show and reached its height popularity in the 1930s. -Harry fox is the Author of the Modern version of Foxtrot. -Vernon And Irene Castle was the dancers that popularized the foxtrot in USA. -Foxtrot is a continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. -The signature time of foxtrot or rhythm is 4/4 -foxtrot dance is closely similar to waltz dance. -The 3 style of foxtrot.​ ​ American Social Foxtrot American Continuity Foxtrot International Foxtrot -It is one of the five standard dances that form the backbone of international style dance competition.​ ​ International Foxtrot -It resembles the "feathering an oar" action in rowing. ​ Feather step  RUMBA -Rumba was discovered at the East Cost Of The United States in the early 1930s. -In year 1955 the Cuban Rumba was recognized. -In 20th Century Rumba was originated and became popular. -MONSIEUR PIERRE was the developer of the dance Rumba. -It is the nickname of rumba dance.​ ​ The dance of love -The basic rhythm of rumba is the QUICK QUICK SLOW, SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT -The two dancers who introduced the rumba dance in United States was Lew Quinn and Joan Sawyer -The rumba originated among the African Slave in Cuba in the 16th century.​ -The 3 forms of "RUMBA"(CAPITAL)​ ​ YAMBU, ​ COLUMBIA, ​ GUAGUANCO, -The Rumba is considered as The Grandfather of Latin Dance. -A basic rule to hold the arms and hands in an unaffected way? ​ Hand and Arm position -This causes the hips to rotate. ​ Hip action  TANGO -Is a dramatic ballroom dance, and the expressive music that goes along with it ​ Tango -The Tango evolved at the year 1880. -The 2 main characteristics of Tango ​ Musicality and Playfulness -5 steps of the basic tango dance ​ Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Closed -Tango movements are sometimes slow and slithery. -The three movements of tango. Footwork Rise&Fall Contra-Body Movement -8 different types of Tango. ​ Argentine Tango Ballroom Tango Salon Tango Tango Nuevo Finnish Tango Uruguayan Tango Tango Apilado Show Tango -It is the most famous international version of tango, that originated from Europe ​ Ballroom Tango -It is also known as Fantasia tango that combines several different tango styles. ​ Show Tango -This style is known for its complex moves and mixes of jazz, electronic and alternative elements. ​ Tango Nuevo -It is the sexiest, most romantic, and passionate ballroom dance style. ​ Argentina tango -The distinct flavors of modern tango music. ​ Melodic Argentinian Style&Rhythmic European Style SWING -Examples of Swing dance style. ​ Balboa. Collegiate Shag Lindy Hop Jitterbug East Coast swing Lindy Charleston -The two Swing distinctions is Ballroom Swing and Jazz Dance Swing -It is a type of swing dance performed to beach music. ​ Carolina Shag -The swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the swings style. -The term of "swing" is referred to the style of jazz music, which inspired the evolution of the dance. -Where did the ballroom dance originate. ​ Buenis Aires -The man's left and lady's right elbow may be held slightly higher than normal. ​ Dance Position -It is a non-progressive partner dance that can be danced to a wide variety of music, from blues rock& roll. ​ Swing Dance -Derivatives of swing dance from the 1940's and 1950's. ​ East Coast Swing , West Coast Swing, Western Swing, Boogie Woogie, Carolina Shag, Jive, Rock and Roll, AcrobaticRock'n'Roll, Washington Hand Dancing , Push and Whip -Out of so many different types of swing, what was the 'most famous type of swing remains until today? ​ Lindy Hop VIENNESE WALTZ -Viennese Waltz is the oldest of the ballroom dances still practiced today. -2 Styles of Viennese Waltz ​ International-style Viennese waltz American-style Viennese waltz -Where the viennese waltz arrived after the war in 1812-1814 ENGLAND -It is a type of dance that in a “open and close position” and have much more freedom ​ American style Viennese waltz.-It is a type of dance that in a “closed position” and has a limited syllabus. ​ International style Viennese waltz -Time signature of Viennese waltz. ​ 3/4 -A true Viennese waltz consists only of turns, that is why it is also known as the Rotary waltz -What country did Viennese waltz originated from? GERMANY and AUSTRIA -The two composer of Viennese Waltz. Joseph Lanner and Johann Strauss -What is the color of dress code dancers should wear every time they performed Viennese Waltz? Black and White SALSA -Salsa is a popular form of social dance that originated in New York. -3 styles of Salsa ​ New York/ Mambo Style ​ L.A. Style Puerto Rican Style -Time signature of salsa. ​ 4/4 -Steps of salsa. ​ Quick-Quick-Slow -This type the dancers remain in their “slot”. ​ Linear Salsa -In 17th century, ballrooms dance was played at Habsburg court. -It is characterized by strong hip movements, rhythmical body actions, quick footwork and unique arm wraps and turns. Mambo WALTZ Definition of WALTZ -It is the type of dance that has rise and fall and body sway techniques. -It was the oldest ballroom dance and it was performed in triple time. -Waltz came from italian word Volver meaning to return or revolve -what is the quickest waltz style? viennese -This is most popular forms of social dancing in the U.S. american waltz -What is the most common form of waltz dance competitions. International waltz. -This step was the basic steps in waltz dance The box step -What is the other name of waltz. ​ forbidden dance -The 4 types of Waltz. ​ Viennese Waltz, Country Western, International, American -What does the word "waltz" mean? ​ Roll, turn, or glide -Old German word of the waltz. ​ WALZEN CHA CHA Definition of CHA CHA -Type of dance that has triple step using mambo music.​ -This type of dance replaced the latest dance craze which is mambo. -He is an English teacher who recognized the Cha Cha dance? ​ PIERRE LAVELLE -It is the year where Cha Cha dance gained popularity 1950’s or 1950 -It was an exuberant dance that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. Cha cha dance -It is the country where chacha being introduce? United States -Cha cha name was comes out in the sound of? dancer shoes -2 types of cha cha International style cha cha American rhythm cha cha -Cha cha is A playful and flirtatious dance known for its vibrant energy -The four elements of the chacha ​ Walking step Forward Walking step Backward, Sidestep, Rock step QUICKSTEP -Quickstep was heavily influenced by? ​ Jazz Culture -The quickstep is a popular ballroom dance that originated in the Charleston and the foxtrot crazes of the 1920’s. -Samplef songs for Quicksteps dance 42nd Street Almost Like Being In Love American Patrol Around the World As Long as I'm Singing Bobby Darin Bobby Darin -It had a significant impact on the growth of the Quick Step. Charleston -Which of the following is NOT a characteristics dance figures of Quick Step? The Counter clockwise -Distinctive Quick Step is an up-and-down, rise-and-fall swinging motion performed at a fast pace. MERENGUE -A Caribbean style of dance music typically in duple and triple time, chiefly associated with Dominica and Haiti. ​ Merengue -It is a style of dancing associated with merengue music, with alternating long and short stiff-legged steps ​ Merengue -Traditional instrument of merengue. accordian, guitar, tambora, guira, and marimba. -Hips Movements are crucial in this merengue dance, so keep your body supple and flexible. -Is generally credited with inventing the merengue. Dominican Republic -The merengue is a relatively easy to learn but fun and sexy. -Sample songs for Merengue dance La Cadena Se Rompio Suavemente Muchacho Malo Con Agua y Jambon Enamorame Cuando el Amor Se Dana -Merengue has its origins on the Island of Santo Domingo -Merengue de orquesta or big band merengue became the merengue of choice for the urban Dominican middle and upper classes in the twentieth century. -Merengue de guitarra is a modern style, which relies on the presence of guitars, both acoustic and electric. Merengue tipico is the oldest style, and is mostly played using traditional instruments ​ ​