Paso doble

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/paso-doble

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dance classification?International Standard ballroom dance
2. What is the geographical origin of development?France
3. Why is the music in Paso Doble so strong and fast?The music is in a 2/4 time signature, like a march, and has trumpets and crescendos. This keeps the rhythm fast and helps dancers show the drama of a bullfight.
4. Who usually plays the matador in Paso Doble?The lead dancer, who moves forward with confidence and strong arm movements, plays the matador. They show the brave actions of a bullfighter.

Matador: The principal bullfighter in a Spanish bullfight, tasked with the final act of killing the bull.
Ballroom Dance: A category of partner dances, including the International Standard and American Smooth styles, performed socially and competitively.
2/4 Time Signature: A musical meter indicating two beats per measure, with the quarter note receiving one beat, contributing to a march-like feel.
Choreography: The art of designing and arranging dance movements and sequences.