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WorksheetsCommon Dance Terms and Steps in Folk Dance
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Touching the toe or ball of the free foot on the floor briefly.
Point
Step
Slide
Saludo
Touching the floor lightly with the toes of the free foot while the weight is on the other foot.
Step-touch
Slide
Point
Close step
Partners bowing to each other or to the audience.
Slide
Saludo
Cross step
Touch step
Sliding one foot smoothly along the floor with or without transferring weight.
Point
Slide
Step-touch
Close step
A movement done to show respect before or after a dance.
Slide
Saludo
Cross step
Point
Step, close
Touch step
Slide step
Close step
Cross step
Point, close
Touch step
Close step
Slide step
Cross step
Slide, step
Slide step
Touch step
Close step
Point
Step, cross and cross, step
Touch step
Slide step
Cross step
Close step
Why is it important to know and understand the different dance terms and steps when performing a dance?
To perform the dance correctly and in proper sequence.
To make the dance longer
To confuse the audience
To avoid listening to the music
