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- 3. A Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba.
- 7. A Latin American dance of African origin, usually with several people in a single line, one behind the other.
- 10. Formal social dancing in couples, popular as a recreation and also as a competitive activity
- 11. A popular form of social dance that originated in New York City with strong influences from Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico, and Cuba.
- 12. A dance performed by a couple, who turn rhythmically round and round as they progress around the dance floor.
- 13. A dance performed while wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, and characterised by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels.
- 15. A solo dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by a woman, who makes rhythmic movements with her hips and belly
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- 1. A partner dance that originated in the 1880s and has influences from African and European culture
- 2. A Spanish dance form, characterized by hand clapping, percussive footwork, and intricate hand, arm and body movements.
- 4. An energetic and acrobatic style of street dancing
- 5. A rhythmic dance with Spanish and African elements, which originated in Cuba.
- 6. An artistic dance form performed to music, characterized by light, graceful movements and the use of pointed shoes with reinforced toes.
- 8. A dance style that originated in the United States in the early 1930s. It is one of the five International Latin dances.
- 9. A dance form that is matched to the rhythms and techniques of jazz music
- 14. Refers to street dance styles, like breaking, locking, and popping.