Q2 REVIEW QUIZ

This dance reached the limelight across European countries and the United Kingdom because of its perky, energetic, and very happy movements. This dance with a lot of kicks, flicks, and twirling traces its roots in the United States.

• Jive

• Paso Doble

• Rumba

• Tango

This dance is characterized by rise and fall movements with sways on side steps which would create smooth movements. It uses ¾ time signature with an accent on the first beat.

• Waltz

• Tango

• Paso Doble

• Jive

This dance showcases long walking movements partnered with rise and fall motions similar to Waltz. It uses a 4/4 time signature with accents on the first and third beats.

• Foxtrot

• Waltz

• Tango

• Paso Doble

This was first danced in Europe before World War I. The steps of this dramatic dance were first seen in performances in Argentina, and are popular with the immigrant laborers and musicians.

• Tango

• Waltz

• Paso Doble

• Foxtrot

It is characterized by its still upper body and flowy, swaying movements, hips, and footwork that follows a quick-quick-slow movement pattern.

• Waltz

• Quickstep

• Viennese Waltz

• Tango

Originating in Austria, this dance is a fast-paced rotary dance where dancers turn in either clockwise or counterclockwise. It only consists of turns and change steps. It uses a 6/8 time signature with an accent on the first beat.

• Viennese Waltz

• Quickstep

• Waltz

• Paso Doble

Inspired by the iconic Spanish event bullfighting and involved sharp and quick actions, suggesting pride and confidence.

• Rumba

• Quickstep

• Foxtrot

• Jive

Created around the 1920s in the United States, Black Americans commonly danced this with similar movements to foxtrot but at a slower pace. It uses a 4/4 time Signature with accents on the first and third beats.

• Quickstep

• Foxtrot

• Tango

• Jive

Which feature does not pertain to Latin American dances?

• A. rhythmical patterns

• B. expressive body movements

• C. use of ballet techniques

• D. partner-based dances

What does the frame denote in modern standard dances?

• A. the dance floor

• B. the body posture of the dancers

• C. the sequence of dance steps

• D. the rhythm of the music