Bronze Level I

What characteristic best defines the foxtrot?

Smooth

What use of timing is associated with the word “magic”?

Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick

What is the total number of beats used in a magic time step?

6

What is the usual footwork of a forward step taken on a Slow in foxtrot?

Heel toe

Who is said to have invented the Foxtrot?

Harry Fox

What is the time signature of waltz music?

3/4

What is the main characteristic of the Waltz?

Use of Rise & Fall

What is the total number of beats used to dance a complete box step in Waltz?

6

In the waltz, what is the usual footwork of a forward step on count one?

Heel Toe

The Waltz is considered to be…

The mother of all dances

What is the main characteristic of the Tango?

Dramatic

How many beats of music are used in a tango basic?

8

What is the footwork of a forward step in tango basic?

Heel

What dance technique is easily introduced in tango?

?

Which country is credited with originating the Tango?

Argentina

What is a main characteristic of a Rumba?

cuban motion

How many beats of music are used to dance a complete Rumba box?

8

In the Rumba, what is the footwork of a forward step taken on a slow?

ball flat

In Rumba, what is the footwork of a forward step taken on a quick?

?

The Rumba could be considered:

A latin dance, a rhythm dance, a nightclub dance*

What country is credited with originating the Swing?

USA

In triple time swing, how many beats of music are used to dance to a complete basic?

6*

In single time swing, how many beats of music are used to dance a complete basic?

6

different styles of swing include:

jitterbug, lindy hop, (jive, shag, etc.)

Where should the body weight be positioned when dancing Swing?

over the balls of the feet

What beat of the music do we break on in Cha Cha?

(2)?

What best describes the footwork in the Cha Cha?

ball flat

Which beat of music is syncopated/split in the cha cha?

4

While dancing the cha cha one should try to:

Use compact steps,

What action best describes the cha cha?

rhythmic hip and leg action

What characteristic best describes the Merengue?

*march-like

How many beats of music are used to dance the merengue basic?

*

What dance skill or technique is easily introduced in the merengue?

*

What is the usual footwork in the Merengue?

*

The merengue is believed to come from what country?

Dominican Republic

What is the name of the system of teaching used at the Arthur Murray dance schools?

*

New students should be taught:

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It is easy to learn several dances at the same time at an Arthur Murray studio. We call this:

*

What activities do we offer our students in addition to private lessons?

*

Once you have passed your associate exam how long should it take you to certify in the full Bronze level?

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