Latin Dance Training

Description: Latin Dance Training Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Basics
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What is the basic rhythm of Salsa?

  1. 1-2-3

  2. 1-2-3-4

  3. 1-2-3-5

  4. 1-2-3-4-5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salsa is a Latin dance characterized by its 1-2-3 rhythm, which is played on percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, and timbales.

What is the basic step of Cha-Cha?

  1. Forward-back-side-together

  2. Side-together-forward-back

  3. Forward-side-back-together

  4. Side-back-forward-together


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic step of Cha-Cha consists of four steps: forward, back, side, and together.

What is the basic hip movement in Merengue?

  1. Side-to-side

  2. Forward-back

  3. Up-and-down

  4. Circular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic hip movement in Merengue is a side-to-side motion, which is performed by shifting the weight from one foot to the other.

What is the basic footwork pattern in Bachata?

  1. Forward-back-tap

  2. Side-step-tap

  3. Grapevine

  4. Shuffle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in Bachata consists of a forward step, a back step, and a tap with the free foot.

What is the basic body position in Samba?

  1. Upright and straight

  2. Slightly bent forward

  3. Slightly bent backward

  4. Leaning to one side


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The basic body position in Samba is slightly bent forward, with the knees slightly bent and the feet shoulder-width apart.

What is the basic hand movement in Rumba?

  1. Side-to-side

  2. Up-and-down

  3. Circular

  4. Figure-eight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The basic hand movement in Rumba is a figure-eight motion, which is performed by moving the hands in a clockwise and then counterclockwise direction.

What is the basic dance hold in Tango?

  1. Closed position

  2. Open position

  3. Side-by-side position

  4. Behind-the-back position


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic dance hold in Tango is the closed position, where the partners stand facing each other with their arms around each other's waists.

What is the basic timing of Jive?

  1. 4/4

  2. 3/4

  3. 2/4

  4. 6/8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic timing of Jive is 4/4, which means that there are four beats in each measure.

What is the basic step of Mambo?

  1. Forward-back-side-together

  2. Side-together-forward-back

  3. Forward-side-back-together

  4. Side-back-forward-together


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic step of Mambo consists of four steps: forward, back, side, and together.

What is the basic hip movement in Salsa?

  1. Side-to-side

  2. Forward-back

  3. Up-and-down

  4. Circular


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic hip movement in Salsa is a side-to-side motion, which is performed by shifting the weight from one foot to the other.

What is the basic footwork pattern in Cha-Cha?

  1. Forward-back-tap

  2. Side-step-tap

  3. Grapevine

  4. Shuffle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in Cha-Cha consists of a forward step, a back step, and a tap with the free foot.

What is the basic body position in Merengue?

  1. Upright and straight

  2. Slightly bent forward

  3. Slightly bent backward

  4. Leaning to one side


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The basic body position in Merengue is slightly bent forward, with the knees slightly bent and the feet shoulder-width apart.

What is the basic hand movement in Bachata?

  1. Side-to-side

  2. Up-and-down

  3. Circular

  4. Figure-eight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The basic hand movement in Bachata is a figure-eight motion, which is performed by moving the hands in a clockwise and then counterclockwise direction.

What is the basic dance hold in Rumba?

  1. Closed position

  2. Open position

  3. Side-by-side position

  4. Behind-the-back position


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic dance hold in Rumba is the closed position, where the partners stand facing each other with their arms around each other's waists.

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