Dance Lessons Dance Styles and Genres 2

Question 1

The Cha-Cha-Cha dance originated from which country?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Answer

Spain

Answer

Puerto Rico

Answer

Mexico

Question 2

Which dance style is characterized by improvisation, contact improvisation, and release technique?

Accepted Answer

Contemporary Dance

Answer

Classical Ballet

Answer

Tap Dance

Answer

Flamenco

Question 3

Flamenco dance is native to which region of Spain?

Accepted Answer

Andalusia

Answer

Catalonia

Answer

Madrid

Answer

Galicia

Question 4

Which dance is performed in 4/4 time with a slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm pattern?

Accepted Answer

Foxtrot

Answer

Waltz

Answer

Polka

Answer

Samba

Question 5

The Bolero dance style used in American ballroom competitions is distinct from Spanish Bolero; what country developed the ballroom version?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Answer

Spain

Answer

USA

Answer

France

Question 6

Which dance is known for its emphasis on fast footwork, syncopated rhythms, and is often performed in Broadway shows?

Accepted Answer

Tap Dance

Answer

Flamenco

Answer

Irish Step Dance

Answer

Kathak