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EDRA, DIANE A.
ASSIGNMENT NO 1
1. What are the two types of ballroom dances. Define each.
The two types of ballroom dances are Latin Dance and Standard Ballroom Dance.
the next in a fixed pattern 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. 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.
2. What are the different dances under Standard category? Give atleast 5. Define each.
 Foxtrot - A smooth progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing

movements across the dance floor, the Foxtrot has an easy-going, fluid, comfortable
style.
 Waltz - Is characterized by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise &
fall. It is graceful and elegant, with dancers gliding around the floor almost
effortlessly. The Waltz was first developed in Vienna.
 Tango - is a dance with a quick staccato feel, striking foot action, and dramatic
snapping turns of the head.
 Viennese Waltz -It is often referred to as the classic “old-school” ballroom. Viennese
Waltz music is quite fast. Slight shaping of the body moves towards the inside of the
turn and shaping forward and up to lengthen the opposite side from direction. Reverse
turn is used to travel down long side and is overturned. While natural turn is used to
travel short side and is under turned to go around the corners.
 Quickstep - It is a fast moving dance, so men are allowed to close their feet and the
couples move in short syncopated steps. Quickstep includes the walks, runs, chasses,
and turns of the original foxtrot dance, with some other fast figures such as locks,
hops, run, quick step, jump and skips.
3. What are the different dances under Latin category? Give atleast 5. Define each.
 Salsa - Said to have originated in the Caribbean, Salsa is one of the most
entertaining and practiced social dances in the world today. There are multiple
subcategories within the genre of salsa.
 Cha-Cha-Cha- This dance originated in Cuba and is similar to the mambo. Its
name is derived from the sound the the dancers' shoes make while dancing to this
style of music. In the U.S., the dance is simply known as the cha-cha.
 Rumba - The rumba is interesting in that it has changed over the years, and there
are varying distinctive styles of the dance. The origins of rumba are rooted in
Cuban son music, which has a blend of Spanish and African influences. However,
the rumba is danced to various styles that are typically slower in pace and deep in
emotion.
 Samba - This dance is of Afro-Brazilian origin and is very popular in Brazil. The
samba is known for requiring quick feet and high energy. It can be danced as an
individual or as a couple.
 Jive - Jive dancing originated in the U.S. and was made popular by the African
American community. It is performed with high energy similar to swing dance.
4. What are the different position of Ballroom dances give atleast 10. Define Each.
1. Back cross position - Couple stand side by side with arms interlocked.
2. Couple position- Partners in a side by side position facing the same direction join hands
with elbows flexed at shoulder.
3. Escort position - Proper way to bring partner on and take partner from the dancefloor
with the lady slipping her left arm through the man's right.
4. Varsovienne position - Sometimes known as "Skating position or Cuddle position". The

lady is at the man's right left side both facing the same direction. Man had one arm
across the back of his partner while the position of his other arm depends on the method
of arriving in a cuddle position.
5. Closed position - Partner's facing with the man's right hand on the lady's back, man's left
and lady's interlocked and lady's left on the man's shoulder.
6. Butterfly position - Couple facing with arms out and to the side grasping each other by
the hand.
7. Open position - Man's right hand holding lady's hand with palms turned down. Free
hands are held out about shoulder height with palms turned down, partners are open out.
8. Promenade position - Partners stand side by side with hands joined in front of them.
9. Right reverse open - The lady is placed to the man's side.
10. Swing out position or Flirting position - Partners face each other. Man's left hand
holding lady's right hand with his left, free hand in position to second position.
5. What are the different forms of ballroom dances? Give at least 10. Define each.
1. Merengue – a simple march-like step combines with turn patterns similar to those in
salsa/mambo, with lots of room for flirtation along the way.
2. Polka -This is the fastest / liveliest dance of all the Country Dances. Its Country style
differs from the German sytle Polka that some people may be familiar with. It has a lilt
and rise but keeps grounded without skipping up off the floor.
3. East Coast Swing - A lively dance from the Swing/Jive family. East Coast Swing is the
Country style of Swing/Jive. It is danced at a slightly slower tempo than Jive or American
Swing
.
4. Double Shuffle - This dance follows along the same lines as Two-Step, as you can use
many of the same dance patterns. This dance though has a triple step instead of the slow,
slow count. It’s a great alternative for live band music where dancing a Two-Step would
be too slow.
5. Bachata - Another Latin Style Dance. With some Cuban motion between the couple as
they dance close together (but not necessary) and a hip bump to the side after each set.
6. Argentine -is the original Tango, not to be confused with its ballroom derivatives
American Tango (with its dramatic arm postures) and International Tango (with its
staccato body movement). It has an intimate, compact hold and features intricate
footwork and a sensuous, passionate character.
7. Hustle - Hustle is today's version of Disco Dancing. It"s fast and rotary, with lots of
spins, and is danced to popular music with a pulsing beat.
8. Mambo (Ballroom American Rhythm)- Mambo has its origins in the religious ritual
dances of West Africa. The word "Mambo" is the name of a voodoo priestess. The dance
is similar to Salsa and spread to the United States from Haiti in 1948. There are three
forms of Mambo: single, double, and triple. The triple has five(!) steps to a bar, and this
is the version that evolved into the Cha-Cha. Basic Mambo timing is quick, quick, slow.
9. Bolero (Ballroom American Rhythm)- It is now danced as a very slow type of Rumba
rhythm. This is a left turning dance based on a "slip pivot" (a slip pivot is a rotation of the
body on the ball of the supporting foot creating a pivot either forward or backward).
Bolero has body rise only (no foot rise). This coupled with the slip pivot and slow
dreamy music gives Bolero a very slow, smooth, powerful, romantic look and feeling.
The foot patterns are similar to Rumba but have a very different feeling.
10. Zuke - A new dance emerging from a mixture of Latin style music. A sensual and
romantic dance with a swing motion side to side.

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EDRA, DIANE A.

1. What are the two types of ballroom dances. Define each.

 Foxtrot - A smooth progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing

4. Varsovienne position - Sometimes known as "Skating position or Cuddle position". The

9. Right reverse open - The lady is placed to the man's side.

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