LOS BAILES HISPANOS

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WebquestsBailes hispanos

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.

ARGENTINALa ChacareraDescribe the costume of this dance. ___________________________________________________________What are the movements like? ___________________________________________________________What type of sound does the music have? ______________________________________________________

El Malambo con BoleadoresFrom which region of Argentina does this dance originate? ________________________________________

TangoHow would you describe this dance style?Where did this style come from?

MEXICOJarabe TapatioHave you heard this song before? ___________________________________________________________

Describe the traditional dancing costume.  ______________________________________________________What movements do the women do? The men? __________________________________________________

PUERTO RICOPégateHow 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? ____________________

COLOMBIACumbia–La Pollera ColoráWhat 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 CaleñaHow is this dance like others you’ve seen? How is it different?______________________________________________________________________________________

LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANABachataWhat is the rhythm of bachata? _____________________________________________________________Who are some modern popular artists for this musical style? ________________________________________________________________________________________

MerengueWhat are the steps for this dance style? ______________________________________________________What others styles of music have influenced merengue? ___________________________________________

BRASILSambaFor what festival is samba dance popular? ______________________________________________________How many beats per minute is in samba? _______________________________________________________

CUBAGuaguancoDescribe this musical style. ___________________________________________________________________

SalsaWhat are the steps like in this dance style? ______________________________________________________What types of instruments are present? _______________________________________________________

SPAINEl FlamencoWhere 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 MuñeiraWhat 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 AragonesaWhat time period does this make you think about? ___________________________________________ La RumbaThe 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: ClavelitosWhat age group comprises this singing troupe? ___________________________________________

Cua Cua CuaWhat are some childhood songs you remember? ___________________________________________What does this song teach toddlers? ___________________________________________