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Salsa Dance Patterns

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What is the basic step pattern in Salsa?

  1. Forward-back-side

  2. Side-step-cross

  3. Grapevine

  4. Cuban motion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The basic step pattern in Salsa is the side-step-cross, which involves stepping to the side, then crossing the other foot over it.

What is the most common type of Salsa dance?

  1. Cuban Salsa

  2. Puerto Rican Salsa

  3. Colombian Salsa

  4. New York Salsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cuban Salsa is the most common type of Salsa dance, and is characterized by its fast tempo and intricate footwork.

What is the difference between Salsa and Bachata?

  1. Salsa is danced to a faster tempo than Bachata.

  2. Salsa has more intricate footwork than Bachata.

  3. Salsa is danced with a partner, while Bachata can be danced solo or with a partner.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salsa is danced to a faster tempo than Bachata, has more intricate footwork, and is typically danced with a partner, while Bachata can be danced solo or with a partner.

What is the name of the basic turn in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban motion

  2. The New York turn

  3. The Colombian turn

  4. The Puerto Rican turn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban motion is the basic turn in Salsa, and involves stepping forward, then crossing the other foot over it, and then stepping back.

What is the name of the basic dip in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban dip

  2. The New York dip

  3. The Colombian dip

  4. The Puerto Rican dip


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban dip is the basic dip in Salsa, and involves the leader dipping the follower down and then bringing them back up.

What is the name of the basic break in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban break

  2. The New York break

  3. The Colombian break

  4. The Puerto Rican break


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban break is the basic break in Salsa, and involves the leader and follower breaking away from each other and then coming back together.

What is the name of the basic shine in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban shine

  2. The New York shine

  3. The Colombian shine

  4. The Puerto Rican shine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban shine is the basic shine in Salsa, and involves the leader and follower moving their feet in a circular motion.

What is the name of the basic body movement in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban motion

  2. The New York body movement

  3. The Colombian body movement

  4. The Puerto Rican body movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban motion is the basic body movement in Salsa, and involves the leader and follower moving their hips and shoulders in a circular motion.

What is the name of the basic hand movement in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban hand movement

  2. The New York hand movement

  3. The Colombian hand movement

  4. The Puerto Rican hand movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban hand movement is the basic hand movement in Salsa, and involves the leader and follower moving their hands in a circular motion.

What is the name of the basic footwork in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban footwork

  2. The New York footwork

  3. The Colombian footwork

  4. The Puerto Rican footwork


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban footwork is the basic footwork in Salsa, and involves the leader and follower moving their feet in a circular motion.

What is the name of the basic rhythm in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban rhythm

  2. The New York rhythm

  3. The Colombian rhythm

  4. The Puerto Rican rhythm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban rhythm is the basic rhythm in Salsa, and involves a 2/4 time signature with a strong beat on the first beat and a weak beat on the second beat.

What is the name of the basic song structure in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban song structure

  2. The New York song structure

  3. The Colombian song structure

  4. The Puerto Rican song structure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban song structure is the basic song structure in Salsa, and involves a call-and-response format with a montuno section.

What is the name of the basic dance style in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban dance style

  2. The New York dance style

  3. The Colombian dance style

  4. The Puerto Rican dance style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban dance style is the basic dance style in Salsa, and involves a combination of Cuban motion, body movement, hand movement, footwork, rhythm, and song structure.

What is the name of the basic dance technique in Salsa?

  1. The Cuban dance technique

  2. The New York dance technique

  3. The Colombian dance technique

  4. The Puerto Rican dance technique


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban dance technique is the basic dance technique in Salsa, and involves a combination of Cuban motion, body movement, hand movement, footwork, rhythm, and song structure.

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