Latin Ballroom Unit Test

Matching:
Match the phrase on the left with its dance rhythm on the right. The rhythms on the right may be used more than
once.

1. Its basic step is also known as the “Mambo” A. Merengue

2. Referred to as the music of the immigrants to Argentina B. Salsa
3. National dance and music of the Dominican Republic C. Tango
4. Most dominant “pop” rhythm of the last 40-50 years D. Cha Cha
5. National dance of Cuba

Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer to the following questions.

6. Which of the following dance rhythms is performed in 4/4 time and entails stepping on every beat?
A. Salsa
B. Merengue
C. Cha-Cha
D. Tango
E. Swing

7. Which of the following dance rhythms is characterized as having an upbeat, infectious rhythm, which creates a
sense of playfulness and flirtation? (This dance is also very similar to another Latin American dance).
A. Salsa
B. Merengue
C. Cha-Cha
D. Tango
E. All of the above

8. Which of the following has a rhythm of “quick, quick, slow?”

A. Salsa
B. Tango
C. Cha-Cha
D. Merengue
E. All of the above

9. Which of the following is more of a slower ballroom dance and is performed traveling in a counter-clockwise
circle?
A. Salsa
B. Merengue
C. Cha-Cha
D. Tango
E. Swing

10. Which of the following rhythms incorporates the Back Corte step?
A. Salsa
B. Merengue
C. Cha-Cha
D. Tango
E. Swing
True or False
Determine if the following statements are true or false.

11. The cue for the tempo in the Tango is Quick, Quick, Slow.
12. The cue for the tempo in the Cha Cha is Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow.
13. The Chase step is incorporated in the Salsa.
14. In partner dances, the follower always steps with his/her left foot first.
15. The main characteristic in most Latin American dances is a lot of hip movement.
16. The “New Yorker” step is one type of movement incorporated in the Salsa.
17. In class, we learned the American Tango.
18. In closed dance position, the man’s right hand is in the lady’s left hand and his left hand is behind his partner’s
back.
19. The head position of both the man and his partner during the basic step in the Tango is facing away from each
other.
20. The basic step in Merengue resembles a basic march but with hip and rib cage movement.