Partnering: Watz, Polka, Tango, Salsa

 

 Sunday - Salsa and Bachata Basics

 

 I

 

Warm Up

 

II

 

Stretching

 

III

 

TODAY'S CONTENT
 
1

Waltz

 https://youtu.be/rz4BJBF4bag?si=UlFUNMBzo09-Ue9e

 https://youtu.be/rz4BJBF4bag?si=UlFUNMBzo09-Ue9e

 

Question 1

After watching the video about, answer:

In which way is the waltz important in developing partnering skills?

 

2

Polka

https://youtu.be/sVnfVUWiBTU?si=WAs27lJb1EKVLWTP 

https://youtu.be/sVnfVUWiBTU?si=WAs27lJb1EKVLWTP 

 

Question 2

After watching the video on Polka dance:

How does the dance aspect of the polka differ from that of the waltz?


3

Tango

https://youtu.be/PSTPuzGhhQM?si=7BPdrPs4qjdqfdts 

https://youtu.be/PSTPuzGhhQM?si=7BPdrPs4qjdqfdts

 

Question 3

Tango was first popular in Argentina and the rest of Latin America, then it traveled to Hollywood and finally went to Europe. Why do you think tango was so popular?

 

4

Salsa

https://youtu.be/C4MAFLeWY7c?si=vuQdzyLmxDrnPGvW 

https://youtu.be/C4MAFLeWY7c?si=vuQdzyLmxDrnPGvW


Question 4

One could say that salsa is the ultimate Latin partner-dance in America. Explain.


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