Salsa Dance Techniques

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What is the basic rhythm of Salsa music?

  1. 1-2-3

  2. 1-2-3-4

  3. 1-2-3-4-5

  4. 1-2-3-4-5-6


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salsa music is characterized by a basic rhythm of 1-2-3, which is repeated throughout the song.

Which of the following is a basic Salsa dance step?

  1. The Cuban Motion

  2. The Cross-Body Lead

  3. The Side-to-Side

  4. The New York Style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban Motion is a basic Salsa dance step that involves moving the hips and feet in a circular motion.

What is the role of the leader in Salsa dancing?

  1. To guide the follower through the dance steps

  2. To follow the follower's lead

  3. To create the rhythm of the dance

  4. To provide musical accompaniment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The leader in Salsa dancing is responsible for guiding the follower through the dance steps and creating the overall flow of the dance.

What is the role of the follower in Salsa dancing?

  1. To follow the leader's lead

  2. To lead the leader through the dance steps

  3. To create the rhythm of the dance

  4. To provide musical accompaniment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The follower in Salsa dancing is responsible for following the leader's lead and responding to their movements.

What is the most important element of Salsa dancing?

  1. Rhythm

  2. Body Movement

  3. Footwork

  4. Musicality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhythm is the most important element of Salsa dancing, as it provides the foundation for the dance and creates the overall feel and energy.

Which of the following is a common Salsa dance move that involves a spinning motion?

  1. The Cuban Motion

  2. The Cross-Body Lead

  3. The Side-to-Side

  4. The New York Style


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The New York Style is a common Salsa dance move that involves a spinning motion, where the leader and follower spin around each other while maintaining their connection.

What is the basic footwork pattern for the Cuban Motion in Salsa dancing?

  1. Step forward with the left foot, then step back with the right foot

  2. Step back with the left foot, then step forward with the right foot

  3. Step to the side with the left foot, then step to the side with the right foot

  4. Step forward with the left foot, then step to the side with the right foot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern for the Cuban Motion in Salsa dancing involves stepping forward with the left foot, then stepping back with the right foot, while keeping the hips and shoulders moving in a circular motion.

Which of the following is a common Salsa dance move that involves a side-to-side motion?

  1. The Cuban Motion

  2. The Cross-Body Lead

  3. The Side-to-Side

  4. The New York Style


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Side-to-Side is a common Salsa dance move that involves a side-to-side motion, where the leader and follower move from side to side while maintaining their connection.

What is the basic body movement for the Cross-Body Lead in Salsa dancing?

  1. Step forward with the left foot and cross the right foot over the left foot

  2. Step back with the left foot and cross the right foot behind the left foot

  3. Step to the side with the left foot and cross the right foot in front of the left foot

  4. Step forward with the left foot and cross the right foot behind the left foot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic body movement for the Cross-Body Lead in Salsa dancing involves stepping forward with the left foot and crossing the right foot over the left foot, while keeping the hips and shoulders moving in a circular motion.

Which of the following is a common Salsa dance move that involves a forward and back motion?

  1. The Cuban Motion

  2. The Cross-Body Lead

  3. The Side-to-Side

  4. The New York Style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban Motion is a common Salsa dance move that involves a forward and back motion, where the leader and follower move forward and back while maintaining their connection.

What is the basic footwork pattern for the Side-to-Side in Salsa dancing?

  1. Step to the side with the left foot, then step to the side with the right foot

  2. Step forward with the left foot, then step back with the right foot

  3. Step back with the left foot, then step forward with the right foot

  4. Step forward with the left foot, then step to the side with the right foot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern for the Side-to-Side in Salsa dancing involves stepping to the side with the left foot, then stepping to the side with the right foot, while keeping the hips and shoulders moving in a circular motion.

Which of the following is a common Salsa dance move that involves a spinning motion?

  1. The Cuban Motion

  2. The Cross-Body Lead

  3. The Side-to-Side

  4. The New York Style


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The New York Style is a common Salsa dance move that involves a spinning motion, where the leader and follower spin around each other while maintaining their connection.

What is the basic body movement for the Cuban Motion in Salsa dancing?

  1. Step forward with the left foot and cross the right foot over the left foot

  2. Step back with the left foot and cross the right foot behind the left foot

  3. Step to the side with the left foot and cross the right foot in front of the left foot

  4. Step forward with the left foot and cross the right foot behind the left foot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic body movement for the Cuban Motion in Salsa dancing involves stepping forward with the left foot and crossing the right foot over the left foot, while keeping the hips and shoulders moving in a circular motion.

Which of the following is a common Salsa dance move that involves a forward and back motion?

  1. The Cuban Motion

  2. The Cross-Body Lead

  3. The Side-to-Side

  4. The New York Style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cuban Motion is a common Salsa dance move that involves a forward and back motion, where the leader and follower move forward and back while maintaining their connection.

What is the basic footwork pattern for the Cross-Body Lead in Salsa dancing?

  1. Step forward with the left foot and cross the right foot over the left foot

  2. Step back with the left foot and cross the right foot behind the left foot

  3. Step to the side with the left foot and cross the right foot in front of the left foot

  4. Step forward with the left foot and cross the right foot behind the left foot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic footwork pattern for the Cross-Body Lead in Salsa dancing involves stepping forward with the left foot and crossing the right foot over the left foot, while keeping the hips and shoulders moving in a circular motion.

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