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Salsa Dance Basics

Salsa is a Latin dance style that originated in Cuba in the 1920s. It is characterized by its fast tempo, syncopated rhythms, and intricate footwork. Salsa is a popular dance style all over the world, and it is often performed at parties, clubs, and dance competitions.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the origin of Salsa dance?

  1. Cuba
  2. Mexico
  3. Brazil
  4. Colombia
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic rhythm of Salsa dance?

  1. 2/4
  2. 3/4
  3. 4/4
  4. 6/8
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the two main types of Salsa dance?

  1. Cuban Salsa and Puerto Rican Salsa
  2. New York Salsa and Los Angeles Salsa
  3. Colombian Salsa and Venezuelan Salsa
  4. Mexican Salsa and Brazilian Salsa
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic step of Salsa dance?

  1. The Cross-Body Lead
  2. The Side-to-Side Lead
  3. The Forward-and-Back Lead
  4. The Circular Lead
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic hand position for Salsa dance?

  1. Open Hand Position
  2. Closed Hand Position
  3. Semi-Closed Hand Position
  4. Fingertip Hand Position
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic footwork for Salsa dance?

  1. The Cuban Motion
  2. The Puerto Rican Motion
  3. The New York Motion
  4. The Los Angeles Motion
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic body movement for Salsa dance?

  1. The Cuban Hip Movement
  2. The Puerto Rican Hip Movement
  3. The New York Hip Movement
  4. The Los Angeles Hip Movement
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic turn for Salsa dance?

  1. The Cuban Turn
  2. The Puerto Rican Turn
  3. The New York Turn
  4. The Los Angeles Turn
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic dip for Salsa dance?

  1. The Cuban Dip
  2. The Puerto Rican Dip
  3. The New York Dip
  4. The Los Angeles Dip
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic break for Salsa dance?

  1. The Cuban Break
  2. The Puerto Rican Break
  3. The New York Break
  4. The Los Angeles Break
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic shine for Salsa dance?

  1. The Cuban Shine
  2. The Puerto Rican Shine
  3. The New York Shine
  4. The Los Angeles Shine
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic salsa song structure?

  1. Introduction, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus, Outro
  2. Introduction, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus, Outro
  3. Introduction, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus, Outro
  4. Introduction, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus, Outro
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the most popular salsa instruments?

  1. Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Guiro, Maracas, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Vocals
  2. Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Guiro, Maracas, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Vocals
  3. Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Guiro, Maracas, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Vocals
  4. Timbales, Congas, Bongos, Guiro, Maracas, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Vocals
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the most famous salsa dancers?

  1. Eddie Torres, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, J Balvin
  2. Eddie Torres, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, J Balvin
  3. Eddie Torres, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, J Balvin
  4. Eddie Torres, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, J Balvin
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the most popular salsa songs?

  1. La Vida Es Un Carnaval
  2. Oye Como Va
  3. El Cantante
  4. I Like It Like That
  5. Vivir Mi Vida
  6. Despacito
  7. Mi Gente
  8. Taki Taki
  9. Con Altura
  10. Que Tire Pa' Lante
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