Ballroom Dance Techniques

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Which of the following is a closed position in ballroom dance?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Swing

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a closed position, the dancers are standing close together with their bodies touching.

What is the basic step pattern for the waltz?

  1. Box step

  2. Grapevine

  3. Natural turn

  4. Side step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The box step is a four-step pattern that is repeated throughout the waltz.

Which of the following is a progressive dance?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Swing

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A progressive dance is a dance in which the dancers move around the dance floor.

What is the basic step pattern for the foxtrot?

  1. Box step

  2. Grapevine

  3. Natural turn

  4. Side step


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The grapevine is a three-step pattern that is repeated throughout the foxtrot.

Which of the following is a syncopated dance?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Swing

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A syncopated dance is a dance in which the rhythm is off-beat.

What is the basic step pattern for the swing?

  1. Box step

  2. Grapevine

  3. Natural turn

  4. Side step


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The side step is a two-step pattern that is repeated throughout the swing.

Which of the following is a Latin dance?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Swing

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Latin dance is a dance that originated in Latin America.

What is the basic step pattern for the rumba?

  1. Box step

  2. Grapevine

  3. Natural turn

  4. Side step


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The natural turn is a four-step pattern that is repeated throughout the rumba.

Which of the following is a ballroom dance competition?

  1. World DanceSport Federation

  2. International DanceSport Federation

  3. United States DanceSport Federation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ballroom dance competitions.

What is the most popular ballroom dance?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Swing

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The waltz is the most popular ballroom dance.

Which of the following is a dance move that involves a quick turn?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Chasse

  3. Promenade

  4. Box step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pirouette is a dance move that involves a quick turn.

What is the basic step pattern for the cha-cha?

  1. Box step

  2. Grapevine

  3. Natural turn

  4. Side step


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The grapevine is the basic step pattern for the cha-cha.

Which of the following is a dance move that involves a slide?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Chasse

  3. Promenade

  4. Box step


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A chasse is a dance move that involves a slide.

What is the basic step pattern for the jive?

  1. Box step

  2. Grapevine

  3. Natural turn

  4. Side step


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The side step is the basic step pattern for the jive.

Which of the following is a dance move that involves a kick?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Chasse

  3. Promenade

  4. Box step


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A promenade is a dance move that involves a kick.

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