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Ballroom dance

Ballroom dance

a set

of partner dance, which

are enjoyed both

socially and

competitively around

the world.

ballare

Latin word, which

means to dance.

Ballroom

dancing demonstrates

synchronized movements of the

dancing couple as if the happiness of

the other is very much important to

his or her partner.

Standard dances

smooth, flowing

ballroom dances that move around and

around the entire dance floor in a counter

clockwise movement.

Foxtrot

was introduced in 1914 and has grown

to have many variations. It involves the

back leg and moving it in a smooth

motion. It is very easy to learn and

great for beginners.

Waltz

a smooth progressive dance

that travels around the line of

dance, characterized by its “rise

and fall” action. It includes the

step, a slide and step in 3⁄4 time.

Tango

a sensual ballroom dance that originated in

South Africa during the early 20th century.

Tango may be an African term for “close

space” or reserved ground,” or it may be

from the Latin verb tanguere which means

“to touch”.

Viennese Waltz

is the first ballroom dance to be

performed in the closed hold position.

It is danced about twice as first as the

waltz and is a rotary dance where

dancers are continually turning either

in a clockwise direction.

Quick Step

up- and- down, rise and fall swinging

motion performed at a fast space.

Distinctive quicksteps include the

following rise and fall, lockstep,

natural hairpin, running finish, outside

change, chasse and hover Corte.

Latin dance

these dances stay in one place

on the dance floor. They are energetic

dances and reflect the shift in rhythm of the

music being danced to.

Cha Cha

flirty became

popular in the 1950. It is based

on lively triple step that can be

danced to Cuban music or Latin

Rock.

Jive

a very happy, energetic

dance with the plenty of knee

lifting, bending, rocking, and

rocking of hips.

Samba

is considered the dance of

celebration and joy. In

Brazil, a samba dancer is

called sambista. It is one of

the five international Latin

dances developed in Brazil

during the 19th century.

Paso Doble

originated in Southern France. It is like a

preparation for battle and success in

combat, just like the bull fights that

inspired it.

Rumba

considered the sexiest of the ballroom

dances, tells the story of

love and passion between a strong

man and a teasing woman.

hiphop

cultural movement best known for its impact genre of the same name. origin in bronx new york city

djing

person who play recorded music for an audience

rapping

spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics

breakdancing

highlyacrobatic dancing associated with the hiphop cultyre

graffiti

visual way of representing rap music

hiphop dance

atreet dance style primarily performed to hiphop music

bboying

first hiphop dance style that originated among black and pouerto rican

toprock

steps perform while standing up

downrock

both hands and feet on the floor

freeze

poses done with your hand

power moves

full body spins and rotations that gives illusion of defying gravuty

popping

samuel boogaloo, quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause aa jek on a dancer

locking

don campbell, stopping the fast movement that you are doing

krumping

release anger, highly energetiv, paint faces different design

tutti

tutting

geometric shapes

waacking

stylize posing and fast syncronized arm

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shuffling

fast heel and toeaction with a style

funk

highly choreographed dance, mixture of sharp and fluid movements

beginning stance

feet together hands down by the side in blades

cheer stance

feet more than shoulder width apart, hands down by the side in bladesc

clasp

hands clasped at the chin elbow inc

clap

hands in blades at the chin elbows in

high v

arms extended up forming a v

low v

arms extended down forming a v

touchdown

arms extended straight down and parallel to each other

bow and arrow

one arm extended to side with other bent at elbow in a half t moment

overhead clasp

arms are straight above the head clasp and slightly in front of face

table top

arms bent at elbow, fist in front of shoulder

low clasp

arms extende straight down, in a clasp and slightly in front of the body

punch

one arm extended straight up and one arm in hip

l motion

one arm extended to the side with other arm extended in a punch motion

diagonal

one arm extended in a high v and other arm is extended in a low v

t motion

both arms are extended straight out to the side and paralle yo the ground

half t

both arms are parallel to the ground and bent at the elbow, ffists into shoulde4rs

side lunge

lead leg bent with th knee, back leg straight

front lunge

lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle, back leg straight, feet perpendicular to each other