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?

Key:

1. e.

2. j.

3. a.

4. g.

5. b.

6. d.

7. c.

8. i.

9. f.

10. h.