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Dancesport Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the wonderful world of dancesport. Maestro, music please!

A multiple-choice quiz by YoungPrincess. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
YoungPrincess

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,938

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
435

Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (5/10), Guest 111 (9/10), Guest 180 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the world of dancesport, there are five Standard dances and five Latin dances. The five standard dances are: Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and .... (Name the fifth one)

Answer: (One Word - don't use 'the')

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Question 2 of 10

2. The five Latin dances are: Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and .... (Name the fifth one)

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the person who invented the Foxtrot music? Hint

Trotwood J. Fox

Harry Fox

James Foxtrot

Trot H. Foxx

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Slow Waltz evolved in Boston from what earlier dance? Hint

Foxtrot

Sauteuse

Country Western Waltz

Viennese Waltz

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what country did the Tango originate? Hint

Cuba

Spain

Argentina

Brazil

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Viennese Waltz takes its name from the capital of what country?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what country did the Cha-Cha originate? Hint

Spain

Argentina

Brazil

Cuba

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Question 8 of 10

8. From what dance did the Cha-Cha originate? Hint

Merengue

Salsa

Mambo

Samba

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what Latin American country did the Rumba (as we now know it) originate?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Paso Doble, the man represents the matador, and the lady represents the .... Hint

blood

sword

cape

ring

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Apr 05 2024 : Guest 110: 5/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 111: 9/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 180: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the world of dancesport, there are five Standard dances and five Latin dances. The five standard dances are: Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and .... (Name the fifth one)

Answer: Quickstep

The Quickstep is the fastest Standard dance.

2. The five Latin dances are: Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and .... (Name the fifth one)

Answer: Jive

The Jive is the fastest Latin dance.

3. What was the name of the person who invented the Foxtrot music?

Answer: Harry Fox

The Foxtrot is probably the most popular Social Dance. It is a very elegant dance, and the dancers must look like they are floating on the floor, making the Foxtrot look very easy - actually, this isn't {true;} a lot of practice is required in order to achieve that floating 'look'.

4. The Slow Waltz evolved in Boston from what earlier dance?

Answer: Viennese Waltz

The popular Slow Waltz is the easiest Standard Dance. The German composer Johann Strauss made the Waltz famous.

5. In what country did the Tango originate?

Answer: Argentina

The Tango originated in the poor neighborhoods of Argentina ('bordellos'). It is the most sensual Standard dance. It is different from the other four Standard dances: the hold is tighter (the lady's arm is under the man's) and there is no rise-and-fall motion (the knees are flexed continuously).

6. The Viennese Waltz takes its name from the capital of what country?

Answer: Austria

The Viennese Waltz is extremely popular in both Europe and America, and is often the 'first dance' performed at a wedding.

7. In what country did the Cha-Cha originate?

Answer: Cuba

The Cha-Cha is a Latin dance I particularly enjoy! The Cha-Cha rhythm is used in many of today's pop songs.

8. From what dance did the Cha-Cha originate?

Answer: Mambo

The Cha-Cha is the Latin dance easiest to learn.

9. In what Latin American country did the Rumba (as we now know it) originate?

Answer: Cuba

It was derived, of course, from many sources, especially the rhythms of Africa. The Rumba is the most sensual Latin dance and is known as the 'dance of love'.

10. In the Paso Doble, the man represents the matador, and the lady represents the ....

Answer: cape

I love dancing the Paso Doble! It's so passionate!

Source: Author YoungPrincess

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