Vocabulary builder – Dance

Ballet is a classical type of dance. It can be danced solo, in pairs or in groups. The ’t’ in ballet is silent. Ballroom dance is danced with a partner. The category of ballroom dance includes many styles such as waltz, tango, foxtrot, swing dance, samba, rumba, cha-cha and mambo. Belly dance is a Middle Eastern style of dance which focuses on the movements of the torso, abdomen and hips. Break dance is an acrobatic style of dancing that is associated with hip-hop music. Modern, contemporary dance mixes elements of classic ballet with other styles and new innovations. Salsa has a strong Latin American influence, especially from Cuba and Puerto Rico. It is danced in pairs. Samba originated in Brazil and is famous for appearing in the Brazilian Carnival. Tango is a close partner dance that originated in Argentina. Tap dance: Tap dancers use special shoes to make percussive rhythms when their feet hit the floor. Folk dance: The category of folk dance includes traditional dances that are part of a culture. Folk dances are danced by ordinary people and usually learned in community.    source: Espresso English Dances and what is characteristic of them. Can you make pairs? 1. ballet a. It […]