Dance Lessons Dance Styles and Genres

Question 1

Which dance style originated in the African American communities of New York City in the 1970s and features breaking, popping, and locking?

Accepted Answer

Hip-Hop

Answer

Hip-hop dance originated in New York City's African American and Latino communities in the 1970s alongside hip-hop music culture.

Question 2

The Tango dance originated in which region?

Accepted Answer

Rio de la Plata region of Argentina and Uruguay

Answer

Tango originated in the late 19th century in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the Rio de la Plata region.

Question 3

Which ballroom dance is characterized by a smooth, gliding movement and a rise-and-fall technique?

Accepted Answer

Foxtrot

Answer

The Foxtrot is known for its smooth, flowing movements and rise-and-fall technique, danced to medium-tempo music.

Question 4

Ballet's five basic foot positions were codified by which French dance master?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Beauchamp

Answer

Pierre Beauchamp, Louis XIV's dancing master, is credited with codifying ballet's five basic foot positions in the 17th century.

Question 5

Which Latin dance style features a characteristic hip motion called 'Cuban motion'?

Accepted Answer

Rumba

Answer

The Rumba is distinguished by its slow, sensual movements and the Cuban motion hip action created by the delayed transfer of weight.

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