Sequence dance

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/sequence-dance

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?A dance form characterized by a predetermined, repeatable sequence of movements
2. What is the key venue for major competitions?Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England, hosting since 1949
3. What is sequence dancing?Sequence dancing is a dance where everyone follows the same set of steps that are planned ahead. It uses a preset pattern that everyone learns and performs together. It keeps the dance organized and fun.
4. Why do dancers use a preset pattern in sequence dancing?The preset pattern helps dancers remember the steps and stay in sync with each other. It makes the dance look smooth and helps everyone move together. It also lets beginners learn easily.

Sequence Dance: A dance genre defined by a specific, learned choreography executed in a fixed order by all participants.
Preset Pattern: The established and memorized choreography or series of steps that constitutes the dance.
Old Time Dances: A category of traditional sequence dances that have been preserved and continue to be performed.
Ballroom Sequence Dance: A sequence dance performed by partners, typically involving progression around a dance floor.