LOS BAILES HISPANOS
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On that site you will see the information for each of the dances we will be seeing on Monday, 11/7 for our field trip. Use the links provided, videos, and the downloadable study guide to answer the questions below.
ARGENTINA La Chacarera Describe the costume of this dance. ______What are the movements like? ______What type of sound does the music have? ______
El Malambo con Boleadores From which region of Argentina does this dance originate? ______
Tango How would you describe this dance style? Where did this style come from? MEXICO Jarabe Tapatio Have you heard this song before? ______Describe the traditional dancing costume. ______What movements do the women do? The men? ______PUERTO RICO Pégate How does this song reflect traditional Puerto Rican musical style? ______What is the name of the rhythm used in this song which originates in Puerto Rico? ______
COLOMBIA Cumbia–La Pollera Colorá What are the three cultures within this type of dance? ______What types of instruments can be heard? ______What moods are portrayed in this dance? ______
La Salsa Caleña How is this dance like others you’ve seen? How is it different? ______
LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA Bachata What is the rhythm of bachata? ______Who are some modern popular artists for this musical style? ______
Merengue What are the steps for this dance style? ______What others styles of music have influenced merengue? ______
BRASIL Samba For what festival is samba dance popular? ______How many beats per minute is in samba? ______
CUBA Guaguanco Describe this musical style. ______
Salsa What are the steps like in this dance style? ______What types of instruments are present? ______
SPAIN El Flamenco Where in Spain does Flamenco originate? ______What do you notice about the hand movements? ______What are some emotions that are conveyed through this style? ______What instruments are used? ______What differences do you notice between the four flamenco styles? ______
Aurresku and La Muñeira What country appears to have influenced Aurresku and La Muñeira? ______What instrument do you hear? ______What is different about the costume from Latin American dance dress? ______
La Jota Aragonesa What time period does this make you think about? ______
La Rumba The singer is wearing what animal on his necklace? Why is that? (hint: the title of the song) ______What atmosphere tone do these songs set? ______Which version do you prefer? Piano or guitar? ______
La Tuna: Clavelitos What age group comprises this singing troupe? ______
Cua Cua Cua What are some childhood songs you remember? ______What does this song teach toddlers? ______