PATHFIT 3 - Midterm (International Folk Dance)

The purpose of this dance is to honor and entertain ambassadors from China.

 

• Fan Dance

• Tarantella

• Parasol Dance

• Dragon Dance

It is a passionate and expressive dance form from the Andalusian region of Spain that combines intricate footwork, hand claps, and dramatic gestures, often accompanied by guitar music and singing.

 

• Tarantella

• Polka

• Flamenco

• Mazurka

It is a lively and popular dance that originated in Bohemia that is known for its quick and rhythmic steps and is often performed at social gatherings and festivals.

 

• Parasol Dance

• Tarantella

• Mazurka

• Polka

It is a lively and infectious folk dance that is known for its quick, spinning movements. It is often performed at weddings and festive occasions.

• Fan Dance

• Polka

• Tarantella

• Flamenco

It began as cure for a condition called “tarantism”, which was believed to be caused by the bite of a spider widely thought to be poisonous.

 

• Flamenco

• Tarantella

• Polka

• Mazurka

A very colorful and easy dance for the girls using umbrella for rain and sunshine.

 

(a)  

three small steps forward on the ball of the feet (cts.1,2,3) point the L(R) in front and bring the heel of the R down (cts. 1,2,3)

• Dutch

• Minuet

• Mazurka

• Cabaceras

this may be done either sideward or forward, slide R(L), cut R(L) with L(R), hop on L(R).

(a)  

The hand away from one’s partner, when partners stand side by side.

• Inside Hand

• Outside Hand

• Inside Foot

• Outside Foot

Place R heel in front (ct. 1)

step R close to L (ct. 2)

• Bleking

• Cross-Over 

• Chase

• Polka