PE MIDTERM EXAM

• Ballroom dancing


  A form of dance entertainment and pastime that originated in the late 17th century in Europe
• Ballroom dancing originated in Europe


  Late 17th century
• Ballroom dancing


  • Initially used as a way of socializing and courtship
  • Became a widely enjoyed form of dance entertainment and pastime over time
• Ballroom dancing began in England when kings and queens were entertained by dancing performances


  18th and 19th centuries
• Ballroom dancing became popular with the masses in England


  Early 1900s
• Ball


  The word " BALL " originated from the Latin word " BALLARE " which means " to DANCE "
• Types of ballroom dances


  • Standard dances
  • Latin dances
• Standard ballroom dances


  • Foxtrot
  • Waltz
  • Tango
  • Viennese waltz
  • Quickstep
• Foxtrot


  • An elegant dance whose objective is to travel smoothly around the dance floor
• Waltz


  • A smooth progressive dance that travels around the line of dance, characterized by its rise and fall action
• Tango


  A sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America during the early 20th century, the word "tango" means "to touch" in Latin
• Viennese waltz


  • The first ballroom dance to be performed in the closed hold position, danced about twice as fast as the waltz, a rotary dance where dancers are continually turning either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction
• Quickstep


  • An up and down rise and fall swinging motion performed at a fast pace, with distinctive quick steps
• Latin ballroom dances


  • Cha-cha-cha
  • Jive
  • Samba
  • Paso doble
  • Rumba
• Cha-cha-cha


  • A derivative of the mambo and a stepchild of the swing, danced with a triple step and break and check, passionate, energetic, lively, and flirtatious
• Jive


  • Originating in the US, influenced by boogie rock "N" roll, African/American swing and Lindy hop, a very happy, energetic dance with full of knee lifting, bending, rocking and rocking of hips
• Samba


  • One of the five internationally danced dances developed in Brazil during the 19th century, considered a dance of celebration and joy, a samba dancer is called a Sambista in Brazil
• Paso doble


  • Originated in southern France, a lively and dramatic dance with long full steps and forceful movements, like a preparation for battle and success in combat
• Rumba


  • Considered the sexiest of the ballroom dances, tells the story of love and passion between a strong man and a teasing woman