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Coordinated partner dance between two performers using a predetermined step patter

• Ballroom Dance

• Viennese waltz

• Waltz

• Tango

Hails from a Latin word that means to dance

Match the following

Groups:

(a) Ballroom Dance

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(b) Folk Dance

• For the commoners

• Primarly for the priveleged and well-to-do

• Posture and Technique

When and where did ballroom dance originate

• Europe

• 16th Century

• England

• 15th Century

This french philosopher wrote a dance where dancers moved together so closely that their faces touched

When and where did michel de montaigne write the dance he is known for

• 1580

• Augsburg, Germany

• 1575

• Paris, France

Considered the oldest traditional ballroom dance, originated as a dance style enjoyed by lower class.

Can be danced with a variety of partners in a relaxed, easy atmosphere

• Social dance
• Hip hop dance
• Ballet
• Ballroom dance

This form of dancing is performed in front of judges who evaluate the routine based on precision and appearance. Points can be deducted for missteps, poor shapes, and other mistakes.

• Salsa competition
• Competitive dance
• Hip hop dance
• Ballet performance

what institution facilitates competitive ballroom dance
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