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31 Cards in this Set
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Always a part of living |
Dancing |
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It is a part of the cultural heritage of the people |
Dancing |
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Has a unique history that has contributed to its current popularity as a recreational and competitive spirit |
Ballroom dancing |
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It originated in England during the 18th century and 19th century |
Ballroom dancing |
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A specific type of social dance that is designated to bring people together for group participation and enjoyment |
Ballroom dancing |
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2 distinct types of dances |
1. Modern dances 2. Latin dances |
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They developed four dances, the waltz, foxtrot, quizkstep and tango |
British professional dancers |
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Was the first popular Afro-Cuban rhythm to become popular abroad |
Rumba |
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Introduced rumba |
Don Azpiazu |
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4 main sections |
1. Modern dancing 2. Latin american 3. Sequence dances 4. Freestyle on disco |
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Icludes the fixtrot, quizksteps, tango and waltz |
Modern dancing |
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Like cha-cha, jive, paso doble, rumba and samba |
Latin american |
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Include 25 different old time dances |
Sequence dances |
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Was developed in 1900s because the leaders of the modern dance movement believed that ballet were artificial if not classical and do not cater to all people |
Modern dance |
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5 Leaders of Modern Dance |
1. Isadora Duncan 2. Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn 3. Twyla Thanp 4. Mary Wigman 5. Marce Cunningham |
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She often dance in barefoot and free flowing draperies. She does not used any scenery on stage so the viewers will focus on her dancing |
Isadora Duncan |
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They founded the American dance Company. They helped overcome prejudices against men in the new field of modern dance. |
Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn |
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An experimental dancer, she is an innovative and influential choreographer. Loose-limbed and unexpected movement is her trademark |
Twyla Thanp |
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She is Europe's first great modern dancer. She founded dance in Germany. |
Mary Wigman |
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Together with John Cage, introduced avant garde music. She collaborated with hin on a number of works and became the first choreographer to use electronic musical score for a modern dance |
Marce Cunningham |
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Formerly known as jitterbug |
Jive |
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A kind of jazz, characterized by eight count phases and syncopation in eight notes. |
Swing |
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A generic term, covering a variety of names |
Rumba |
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Developed as an "acting out" of the relationship between the prostitute and her pimp. |
Tango |
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Dating tawag sa tango 😂 (the dance with stop) |
Baile con Corte |
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A ballroom dance in 3/4 times with strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of step-step-close. |
Waltz |
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It is from the old German word walzen which means to roll, turn or glide in a lively or conspicious manner |
Waltz |
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Originally known as the cha-cha-cha |
Cha-cha |
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It became popular in 1954; is an offshoot of the mambo. |
Cha-cha |
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Is danced currently at about 120 beats per minute. |
Cha-cha |
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(7) following guidelines before starting to dance |
1. Proper posture 2. Position 3. Move 4. Walk 5. Act 6. Hands Position 7. Relax |
