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