Background
Famous Dancers
Clothing
Dance Moves
Lyrics
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During what war did American soldiers first hear the new salsa music?
Cuban War of 1898
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Who is the considered the "Queen of Salsa"?
Celia Cruz
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What shoes do women wear while competing at salsa competitions?
High heels
100
What foot does the leader always start with?
Left foot
100
Translate the title of Marc Anthony's song, "El Cantante"
"The Singer"
200
Where is salsa dancing thought to have originated from?
Cuba and Puerto Rico
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Name one way in which Frankie Martinez influenced the culture of salsa dancing
Teaching, choreographing, and dancing
200
What color pants do the men usually wear?
Black, brown, dark-brown, etc. (dark, plain colors)
200
What foot does the follower always start with?
Right foot
200
Translate the title of Jennifer Lopez's song, "No te Ames"
"Don't Love Me"
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What time period did salsa dancing become popularized?
1900's
300
To what country did Frankie Martinez go on a solo dance tour to?
Europe
300
What type of shoe is commonly worn while practicing the salsa?
Jazz shoes
300
What is the name of the step that is most commonly used while dancing?
Front and Back Salsa Basic
300
Name two singers other than Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez
Celia Cruz, La India
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Give one example of an influence on salsa dancing
African drum rhythms, Latin American dances, other Spanish music
400
From what descent did Frankie Martinez gain most of his knowledge about the salsa?
Puerto Rican
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Describe the costumes that women wear for the salsa
Bold, vibrant colors; lots of layers; glitter and sequins
400
What is the count you follow when salsa dancing?
1-2-3, 5-6-7
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What was salsa music originally intended for?
Dancing the salsa, not for an audience to listen to
500
During what era did many Americans go to Cuba where they first began hearing the new music?
Prohibition Era
500
Name one company that Frankie Martinez teaches at
New York's Empire Dance School, ABAKUA Afro-Latin Dance Company
500
What material are the men's shirts commonly made of?
Silk
500
For what reason do you not step on beats 4 and 8?
They are used to follow the rhythm and used to draw out your movement and make it longer.
500
Who is known as "The Sultan of Salsa", "The King of Mambo", and "El Rey del Timbale"?
Tito Puente
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