Dance+Styles

Dance Styles (Tool #1): Matching the characteristics of 19th century ballroom (waltz) & Big Apple. Type of learning: knowledge Assessment tool: short answer

June 2011 Draft:

Match the characteristic or fact to the correct dance form. ||
 * ** Characteristics of the //Big Apple// and the //Waltz// **
 * * Angular bending of the arms, legs & torso
 * Smooth, flowing movements through space
 * Rise and fall dance movements
 * Originated in Europe
 * Can trace its origin to the Ring Shout
 * Long spine/stiff, upright posture
 * Popular during the 1930s
 * Shoulder and hip movement, scuffing, stamping & hopping
 * Circle dance that can be performed with a partner or as a solo
 * Legs and feet do most of the dancing
 * A free spirit of improvisation
 * Coupled arm-in-arm or face-to-face
 * Popular during the 1800s
 * Originated in the United States || .................. || .......

.. BIG APPLE

WALTZ ||

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