Quiz-Latin American Dances

Which dance was named after a famous American performer?

• Foxtrot

• Waltz

• Tango

• Quickstep

Answer explanation

Foxtrot dance was named after a famous American performer, Harry Fox

How should one count the music when performing the Waltz in four measures?

• 1-2-3/ 2-2-3/ 3-2-3/ 4-2-3

• 1-2-3/ 1-2-3/ 1-2-3/ 1-2-3/

• 1-2-3-4/ 1-2-3-4/ 1-2-3-4/ 1-2-3-4/

• 1-2-3-4/ 2-2-3-4/ 3-2-3-4/ 4-2-3-4/

Answer explanation

When doing the Waltz, the music should have a 3/4 time signature. When 4 measures are used, each measure should be counted along with the 3/4 time signature.

How many counts are in a “Slow” beat in Quickstep?

• 2

• 1

• 3

Answer explanation

The counts in a “Slow” beat in Quickstep is 2,.. 1..2.

Which tempo of the song does the Waltz follow?

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Answer explanation

The tempo of the song does the Waltz follow is 3/4.

Which dance came from Argentina?

• Tango

• Waltz

• Foxtrot

• Quickstep

Answer explanation

Tango is a dance came from Argentina.