Physical Education: Ballroom Dance

Quiz

Ballroom Dance

a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world.

Europe; 18th & 19th century

Where and when did Ballroom Dance originate?

early 1900s

Ballroom Dance became popular during ___?

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Uplifting & Fun; Muscle toning; Bones & joints; Flexibility; Conditioning; Social Connectivity

Benefits of Ballroom Dance

Dancesports

a combination of art and sports which helped revive interest in ballroom dancing

International Standard Dances & International Latin Dances

Two International Style Dances

International Standard Dances

international style dance that has formal wear and restricted movement

International Latin Dance

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international style dance that has revealing yet sophisticated attire; nature of movement is more free

Tango, Slow Foxtrot, Quick Step, Waltz

4 International Standard Dances

Tango

is characterized by a deliberate glide with the full foot on the floor and the weight on the ball of the foot and sudden changes of direction and its many flaring and dipping steps

Baile con Corte

to dance with many dramatic or artistic poses

RUDOLF VALENTINO

made the Tango a hit in 1921.

Tango

Originated within the lower classes of the “Barrio de la Aires”

“slow-slow-quick-quick-slow”

rhythm of tango & cha cha cha

Slow Foxtrot

a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor.

Harry Fox

Slow Foxtrot was known as the first truly American Ballroom dance, was named after ___?

Quick Step

The upbeat melodies that __ is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events. It is elegant like the foxtrot and should be smooth and glamorous. The dancers should appear to be very light on their feet. It is very energetic and form-intensive.

Quick Step

was developed in the 1920s in New York City and was first danced by Black Americans

Waltz

Performed fashionably by couples or partners in fast sliding or gliding movements; characterized by its graceful movements and gracious turning.

Closed-hold

Waltz is danced in __ position

Waltzen; to roll/turn

The word Waltz came from the German word “?” which means “?”

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Viennese Waltz & Slow Waltz

Two Types of Waltz

Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso doble, Jive/Boogie, Samba

5 International Latin Dances

Cha Cha Cha

a fun, flirtatious and energetic dance with lots of hip movements and fancy foot work.

Cha Cha Cha

A Latin dance which originated in Cuba.

Rumba

a ballroom dance characterized by a short quick step and smooth rolling hip movement.

Paso doble

popularly known as the man’s dance

Paso doble

portraying the story of the matador with his cape where the matador is to wield his cape according to the anger and intensity of the roaring boar.

Paso doble

It finds its roots in the Spanish Style music of the 1930’s.

Jive / Boogie

Also known in recent years as “Swing”,

Jive talk / badmouthing

This word reflects the character of the jive dance for it is sassy and loud .

Jive / boogie

It came from the African American slaves.

Jive / Boogie

is a lively, energetic dance combining quick footwork and graceful arm movements with swirls and dips.