Types of Dance and Their Benefits

Which of the following is an example of a Line Dance?

• Square dancing

• Cha Cha Slide

• Stomping

• High-energy movements.

Why is Line Dance taught?

• Teaches cultural appreciation

• Develops rhythm without music

• Builds teamwork and involves repetitive movements

• Great cardio exercise.

Folk or Cultural dances include traditional dances like the Mexican Hat Dance or ____.

• Electric Slide

• Irish Jig

• Cupid Shuffle

• Stomping

What is a benefit of teaching Folk or Cultural dances?

• Easy to learn

• Fun and group-oriented

• High-energy movements

• Develops rhythm.

Zumba or Aerobic Dance is set to what type of music?

• Slow and calming

• Upbeat

• Classical

• Jazz

Why is Zumba or Aerobic Dance beneficial?

• Builds teamwork

• Teaches history

• Great cardio exercise

• Develops rhythm

Step Dance includes which of the following movements?

• Electric Slide

• Stomping

• High-energy

• Square dancing

Step Dance develops rhythm and teamwork without needing ____.

• Music

• Partners

• Equipment

• Instructions

Additional rhythm activities include drum fitness, jumprope, and ____. A) Zumba B) Pound fitness C) Line Dance D) Folk Dance.

• Zumba

• Pound fitness

• Line Dance

• Folk Dance

Most dance music is counted in sets of how many beats?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10