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Ballroom Dance Basic Steps

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What is the basic footwork pattern used in the waltz?

  1. Box step

  2. Natural turn

  3. Reverse turn

  4. Progressive chasse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The box step is the basic footwork pattern used in the waltz, consisting of a forward step, a side step, a back step, and a side step.

Which dance is characterized by its quick, lively tempo and syncopated rhythm?

  1. Cha-cha

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Tango

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cha-cha is known for its fast tempo, syncopated rhythm, and distinctive hip movements.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the foxtrot?

  1. Slow, quick, quick

  2. Slow, slow, quick, quick

  3. Quick, quick, slow

  4. Quick, quick, slow, slow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the foxtrot is slow, quick, quick, with the slow step being a forward or backward step and the quick steps being side steps.

Which dance is known for its dramatic and passionate movements, often involving lifts and dips?

  1. Waltz

  2. Tango

  3. Rumba

  4. Cha-cha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tango is characterized by its passionate and dramatic movements, with intricate footwork and close embraces.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the rumba?

  1. Forward, back, side, together

  2. Side, together, forward, back

  3. Back, side, together, forward

  4. Together, forward, back, side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the rumba is forward, back, side, together, with the steps being taken in a slow and sensual manner.

Which dance is known for its smooth, flowing movements and elegant posture?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Tango

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The waltz is characterized by its smooth, flowing movements, elegant posture, and graceful turns.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the cha-cha?

  1. Forward, side, back, together

  2. Side, together, forward, back

  3. Back, together, side, forward

  4. Together, back, side, forward


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the cha-cha is forward, side, back, together, with the steps being taken in a quick and lively manner.

Which dance is known for its intricate footwork and lively syncopated rhythm?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Tango

  4. Salsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salsa is known for its intricate footwork, lively syncopated rhythm, and energetic movements.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the salsa?

  1. Forward, back, side, together

  2. Side, together, forward, back

  3. Back, together, side, forward

  4. Together, forward, back, side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the salsa is forward, back, side, together, with the steps being taken in a quick and lively manner.

Which dance is known for its lively and energetic movements, often involving spins and turns?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Tango

  4. Jive


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The jive is characterized by its lively and energetic movements, often involving spins, turns, and kicks.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the jive?

  1. Forward, back, side, together

  2. Side, together, forward, back

  3. Back, together, side, forward

  4. Together, forward, back, side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the jive is forward, back, side, together, with the steps being taken in a quick and lively manner.

Which dance is known for its slow and sensual movements, often involving hip sways and body rolls?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Tango

  4. Rumba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rumba is characterized by its slow and sensual movements, often involving hip sways, body rolls, and intricate footwork.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the rumba?

  1. Forward, back, side, together

  2. Side, together, forward, back

  3. Back, together, side, forward

  4. Together, forward, back, side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the rumba is forward, back, side, together, with the steps being taken in a slow and sensual manner.

Which dance is known for its elegant and graceful movements, often involving intricate footwork and spins?

  1. Waltz

  2. Foxtrot

  3. Tango

  4. Viennese Waltz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Viennese Waltz is characterized by its elegant and graceful movements, intricate footwork, and fast spins.

What is the basic footwork pattern used in the Viennese Waltz?

  1. Forward, back, side, together

  2. Side, together, forward, back

  3. Back, together, side, forward

  4. Together, forward, back, side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern in the Viennese Waltz is forward, back, side, together, with the steps being taken in a quick and lively manner.

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