Salsa dance was created in the 19th century by the adopting the moves from various other dances forms that were displayed by the immigrants there. The basics are a culmination of various dance moves by immigrants who migrated to Latin America to lead a better life. It combines Rumba of Africa, Troubadour music and Flamenco dance of Spain, Son of Cuba and Danzon of Haiti and French. While the music was basically troubadour music from Spain the instrument used were mostly African musical instruments. The dance is very fast-paced and the moves are attention grabbing. It is said that a Salsa a day keeps unwanted fat away. This is mostly because the moves are concentrated on the hips and the movement of other body parts is very little.
In this quiz, you would learn about salsa dance’s origin, evolution and techniques.
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Question 1 of 10
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1 pointsWhere does Salsa dance have its origins?
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Salsa has its origins in Cuba. It was developed in the recent past. The basics were brought together by immigrants who came to Latin America.
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Salsa has its origins in Cuba. It was developed in the recent past. The basics were brought together by immigrants who came to Latin America.
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1 pointsWho brought Salsa to America?
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American soldiers, during the Cuban war of 1898 witnessed the Salsa dance and brought it to America.
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American soldiers, during the Cuban war of 1898 witnessed the Salsa dance and brought it to America.
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1 pointsCuban salsa was featured in which of these movies?
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Movie ‘Dance with Me’, directed by Randa Haines features Cuban style salsa dance.
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Movie ‘Dance with Me’, directed by Randa Haines features Cuban style salsa dance.
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1 pointsWho is the star of a salsa dance performance?
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Ladies are the stars of a salsa recital. Therefore, men’s costume must not compete against their partner’s costume.
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Ladies are the stars of a salsa recital. Therefore, men’s costume must not compete against their partner’s costume.
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1 pointsWhat is ‘salsa suelta’?
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When salsa dance is performed solo, it is ‘salsa suelta’. Sometimes when the dance is performed by swapping patrtners continuously, it is called ‘rueda de casino’.
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When salsa dance is performed solo, it is ‘salsa suelta’. Sometimes when the dance is performed by swapping patrtners continuously, it is called ‘rueda de casino’.
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1 pointsThe number of beats in salsa range between
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Salsa beats range between 150-220. Therefore, the dance is really fast grabbing attention.
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Salsa beats range between 150-220. Therefore, the dance is really fast grabbing attention.
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Question 7 of 10
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1 pointsWhich part of the body moves during salsa dance?
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In salsa dance, the upper part of the body and torso region is immobile while it is only the hips that move thus creating a visual effect. Therefore, often, this dance is called ‘Cuban motion’.
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In salsa dance, the upper part of the body and torso region is immobile while it is only the hips that move thus creating a visual effect. Therefore, often, this dance is called ‘Cuban motion’.
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Question 8 of 10
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1 pointsDark colours are preferred costume colours because
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Darker colors hide the sweat stains and moreover, the sequins attached look more attractive.
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Darker colors hide the sweat stains and moreover, the sequins attached look more attractive.
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Question 9 of 10
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1 points‘Casino salsa’ name is derived from
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Cuban social club El Casino Deportivo is where casino style salsa dance was performed for the first time.
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Cuban social club El Casino Deportivo is where casino style salsa dance was performed for the first time.
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Question 10 of 10
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1 pointsWhat does ‘salsa’ mean?
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Salsa is the Latin word for sauce.
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Salsa is the Latin word for sauce.
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