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International Cha Cha Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on one of the flirtiest Latin dances, featuring questions on IDSF syllabus steps, rhythm, and origin.

A multiple-choice quiz by bwf8398. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bwf8398

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,534

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
211

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Question 1 of 10

1. What country did Cha Cha originate in? Hint

Cuba

Spain

Brazil

Portugal

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Question 2 of 10

2. The IDSF (International Dance Sport Federation) is one of the major organizers of competitions. Different events are at different levels of the syllabus they provided. Where in the IDSF syllabus would the step 'Cuban Breaks' fall? Hint

Open

Silver

Bronze

Gold

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many weight changes are in a measure of normal Cuban Breaks? Hint

Five

Seven

Six

Eight

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Question 4 of 10

4. In ballroom competitions, many events are a series of the five Latin dances performed consecutively. These events are called 'rounds', and the order of styles always remains the same. When is Cha Cha danced in a round? Hint

First

Fifth

Third

Second

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Question 5 of 10

5. In ISDF competitions there is a category similar to International Latin, called American Rhythm. In American Rhythm dancing, competitors can do more variations of steps without being disqualified, and some consider it to be similar to social dancing.
True or False: Cha Cha is the only International Latin style that also has an American Rhythm form that is danced competitively.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Cha Cha, most steps are connected to each other by a step called a chass�. The most basic chass� consists of moving one foot to the side, closing your feet, and moving the same foot to the side again. There are many different types of this step. Which of the following is not a type of chass�? Hint

Ronde chass�

Slip chass�

Contra chass�

Compact chass�

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following styles has the same time signature as Cha Cha? Hint

Paso Doble

Samba

Jive

Waltz

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Question 8 of 10

8. In most steps, which beat does the chass� start on? Hint

And (between beats 1 and 2)

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Question 9 of 10

9. If a Cha Cha step is danced 'guapacha', then how is it danced? Hint

danced in promenade position (man and lady facing same direction)

danced in shadow position (man behind lady)

danced syncopated (not on the beat)

danced solo by one person

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not an IDSF syllabus step? Hint

Turkish Towel

Three Cha Chas

Sweetheart

Outside Swivel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What country did Cha Cha originate in?

Answer: Cuba

Cha Cha and Rumba both originated in Cuba. This is how a technical aspect, "Cuban Motion", got its name.

Answer: Silver

There are many variations of Cuban Breaks, such as Split Cuban Breaks and Cuban Breaks with Hip Rock Action.

3. How many weight changes are in a measure of normal Cuban Breaks?

Answer: Seven

Split Cuban Break rhythm has only six weight changes. The rhythm for tradition Cuban Breaks is '1, 2 and 3 and 4 and 1', although the steps on the 'and' beats are all in place.

Answer: Second

The order of styles is: Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive.

5. In ISDF competitions there is a category similar to International Latin, called American Rhythm. In American Rhythm dancing, competitors can do more variations of steps without being disqualified, and some consider it to be similar to social dancing. True or False: Cha Cha is the only International Latin style that also has an American Rhythm form that is danced competitively.

Answer: False

Rumba, the most similar style to Cha Cha, also has an American Rhythm form.

Answer: Contra chass�

Other types of chass�s include Lock Steps forward and backward, Hip Twist chass�s, and Runaway chass�s. In total, there are approximately 10 different types of chass�s.

7. Which of the following styles has the same time signature as Cha Cha?

Answer: Jive

Cha Cha is in 4/4 time, the same as jive, rumba, tango, foxtrot, and quickstep.

8. In most steps, which beat does the chass� start on?

Answer: 4

Chass� rhythm is '4 and 1'. In general, Cha Cha rhythm is '1, 2, 3, 4 and'.

9. If a Cha Cha step is danced 'guapacha', then how is it danced?

Answer: danced syncopated (not on the beat)

The Timestep is an example of a step frequently danced with guapacha timing. Its new rhythm is "1 (hold) and 3 4 and".

10. Which of the following is not an IDSF syllabus step?

Answer: Outside Swivel

Outside swivel is primarily used in Standard dances, such as Tango. Turkish Towel is a gold syllabus step that involves partners wrapping around each other. Sweetheart is also a gold syllabus step that involves partners changing places. Three Cha Chas is a bronze syllabus step in which both partners do three lock steps (a type of chass�) in a row.

Source: Author bwf8398

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