Social Dance History

What is the origin of the Waltz dance?

• Spain and Portugal

• Austria and Germany

• Japan and China

• France and Italy

Which dance style became popular in the 1920s known for its energetic movements?

• Salsa

• Swing

• Charleston

• Foxtrot

Who is considered the 'Father of American Ballroom Dancing'?

• Fred Astaire

• Arthur Murray

• Michael Jackson

• Gene Kelly

Which social dance originated in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s?

• Bachata

• Salsa

• Tango

• Merengue

What is the name of the dance that originated in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s?

• Swing Dance

• Jitterbug

• Charleston

• Lindy Hop

Which dance style was popularized by the film 'Dirty Dancing' in the 1980s?

• Grimy Dancing

• Dirty Dancing

• Messy Dancing

• Filthy Dancing

What is the traditional dance of Hawaii that tells a story through movements?

• Ballet

• Salsa

• Hula

• Tap dance

Which dance style was influenced by African and Caribbean dance traditions?

• Hip Hop

• Ballet

• Salsa

• Tap Dance

Who is known for popularizing the 'Moonwalk' dance move?

• Justin Timberlake

• Beyonce

• Elvis Presley

• Michael Jackson

Which dance style is characterized by its fast footwork and syncopated rhythms?

• Tap Dance

• Hip Hop

• Ballet

• Salsa