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Dance Styles and Techniques: A Country-by-Country Guide, Quizzes of Physical Education and Motor Learning

Definitions of various dance styles and techniques, indicating the country of origin for each. Topics include merengue in the dominican republic, east coast swing in the usa, salsa in puerto rico, tango in argentina, and more. Students will also learn about dance posture, turns, and footwork. Useful for dance enthusiasts and those preparing for dance classes or exams.

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2010/2011

Uploaded on 12/07/2011

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Download Dance Styles and Techniques: A Country-by-Country Guide and more Quizzes Physical Education and Motor Learning in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Country for Merengue? DEFINITION 1 Domincan Republic TERM 2 Country for East Coast Swing? DEFINITION 2 USA TERM 3 Country for Salsa? DEFINITION 3 Peurto Rico TERM 4 Country for Tango? DEFINITION 4 Argentina TERM 5 Country for Guajira? DEFINITION 5 Cuba TERM 6 Country for Waltz? DEFINITION 6 Austria TERM 7 Country for Fox Trot? DEFINITION 7 USA TERM 8 Country for Hustle/Disco? DEFINITION 8 USA TERM 9 What class section are we? DEFINITION 9 3 TERM 10 What is the most formal category of dressing? DEFINITION 10 White Tie TERM 21 Alternating shoulder movements forward and backward DEFINITION 21 Shimmy TERM 22 A change or reverse of direction DEFINITION 22 Break TERM 23 Hold that results after an outside turn using a double hold DEFINITION 23 Doubly Crossed hold TERM 24 A weight transfer to a bent leg with the other leg extended DEFINITION 24 Lunge TERM 25 A step in any direction, followed by a Close and a Hold DEFINITION 25 Balance Step TERM 26 A continuouse traveling step pattern to the side with crosses behind and / or in front DEFINITION 26 Grapevine TERM 27 Movement of one part of the body independently of the rest DEFINITION 27 Isolation TERM 28 The transfer of weight from one foot to another DEFINITION 28 Step TERM 29 The free hip lifts and moves in a circular motion in the direction of the weighted foot DEFINITION 29 Boogie TERM 30 Hip motion initiated by using the inside edge and ball of the foot during weight transfer. DEFINITION 30 Cuban Motion TERM 31 Individual: Balance point of the body mass - near the diaphragm Couple: The center point between couples. DEFINITION 31 Center TERM 32 A non-verbal communication that initiates and continues movement DEFINITION 32 Lead TERM 33 An underarm turn to the left for the lady and to the right for the man DEFINITION 33 Loop turn TERM 34 Hold initiated by cupping the follower's left shoulder blade with the right hand, etc. DEFINITION 34 Closed Hold TERM 35 Leader holds the follower's left hand in his right hand, and right hand in his left hand. DEFINITION 35 Double Open Hold
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