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?
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1. ballet |
a. It is a dance which focuses on the movements of the torso, abdomen and hips. |
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2. ballroom dance |
b. A dance mixing elements of classic ballet with other styles and new innovations. |
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3. belly dance |
c. A dance famous for appearing in the Brazilian Carnival. |
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4. break dance |
d. A dance from Cuba and Puerto Rico. |
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5. modern dance |
e. Classical dance, danced solo, in pairs or in groups. |
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6. salsa |
f. Percussive rhythms when the dancers’ feet hit the floor. |
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7. samba |
g. A dance associated with hip-hop music. |
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8. tango |
h. Traditional dances that are part of a culture. |
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9. tap dance |
i. A close partner dance. |
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10. folk dance |
j. It’s danced with a partner in many styles. |
Key:
1. e.
2. j.
3. a.
4. g.
5. b.
6. d.
7. c.
8. i.
9. f.
10. h.
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Köszönjük szépen!
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ballroom dance |
társastánc |
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belly dance |
hastánc |
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movement |
mozgás |
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torso |
törzs, felsőtest |
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abdomen |
has |
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hip |
csípő |
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contemporary |
kortárs |
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innovation |
újítás |
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influence |
befolyás |
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to originate |
eredni |
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percussive |
doboló |
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folk dance |
néptánc |
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community |
közösség |
