Introduction to Dance Rhythm
What is the term for the regular pattern of sounds and silences in music?
rhytm
A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place
Hop
Arms raise forward in a circle in front of chest with finger tips about an inch apart
arms 1st position
Dance depicting action of certain occupation, industry or human labor
Occupational folkdance
What does the Spanish word cariñosa mean in English?
Affectionate
What do we call the steady, recurring pulse in music that dancers follow?
beat
A spring from one foot or both feet landing on both fee in any directiont in place
jump
Heel of one foot close to in-step of other foot
Feet 3rd positio
Dance depicting funny movements for entertainment
Comic dance
What small accessory is traditionally used by the female dancer in Cariñosa?
Fan and handkerchief
What is the ability to move the body in time with music?
rhythmic movement
The reverse direction of clockwise, L shoulders towards center
counter clockwise
R Heel place, then close to L foot
Bleking
A type of dance found in a certain locality
Local dance
What dance figure involves two dancers are in back to back position?
3rd figure
Which element of music helps dancers identify whether music is fast or slow?
Tempo
Partners with feet together bow to each other, to audience, opposite dancers
Saludo
The step pattern of: Slide, cut, hop
Mazurka
Dance movement which usually done at the start and end of folkdance
Saludo
What the dancers do in figure figure 4 of Carinosa
Hide & seek with fan
Why is rhythm important in dancing?
It helps dancers coordinate their movements with the music and maintain proper timing.
To turn with the ball, heel or whole foot on a fixed place or point
Pivot
An step pattern in an 3/4 time signature: step, close, step
Native waltz
Why do folkdance in one region differ to another region?
diversity of customs and geographical location
What dance figure in Carinosa where dancers are doing "Flirting with handkerchief?"
figure 7