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Arts du Spectacle - Danse Latine et Sociale

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la danse latine et sociale tels que "salsa", "flamenco" et "square dance".

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samba
[nom]

a lively, rhythmical Brazilian dance with quick steps and hip movements, often performed during Carnival

Ex: Samba is a symbol of Brazilian culture and joy.
salsa
[nom]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

salsa, danse salsa

salsa, danse salsa

a lively Mexican dance with energetic movements, fast footwork, and acrobatic lifts, typically performed to traditional Mexican music

une danse mexicaine dynamique avec des mouvements énergiques,  des pas rapides et des portés acrobatiques

une danse mexicaine dynamique avec des mouvements énergiques, des pas rapides et des portés acrobatiques

a passionate Spanish dance characterized by rhythmic foot stomping, hand clapping, and expressive arm movements

Ex: The traditional flamenco dance , characterized by its fusion of rhythm , posture , and expression , is a captivating display of Spanish culture and heritage .
mambo
[nom]

a lively Afro-Cuban dance with syncopated steps and rhythmic hip movements

Ex: Mambo is popular in ballroom and social dance scenes.
bolero
[nom]

a spanish dance that involves intricate footwork and graceful, flirtatious movements

boléro

boléro

Ex: At the wedding reception , the first dance of the newlyweds was a sweet , romantic bolero that brought tears to many eyes .À la réception de mariage, la première danse des jeunes mariés était un doux et romantique **boléro** qui a fait monter les larmes à beaucoup.

a Brazilian dance style characterized by its smooth, relaxed movements and rhythmic sway, often performed to bossa nova music

un style de danse brésilienne caractérisé par ses mouvements fluides et détendus et son balancement rythmique,  souvent exécuté sur de la musique bossa nova

un style de danse brésilienne caractérisé par ses mouvements fluides et détendus et son balancement rythmique, souvent exécuté sur de la musique bossa nova

a lively Spanish or Portuguese folk dance with fast footwork and castanet clicking

Ex: The fandango is popular in southern Spain and Portugal .
bachata
[nom]

a sensual Latin dance from the Dominican Republic with hip movements, close partner connection, and rhythmic footwork, typically danced to bachata music

une danse latine sensuelle de la République dominicaine avec des mouvements de hanches,  une connexion étroite entre partenaires et des pas rythmés

une danse latine sensuelle de la République dominicaine avec des mouvements de hanches, une connexion étroite entre partenaires et des pas rythmés

a lively Latin American dance known for its quick steps, syncopated rhythms, and playful hip movements, often performed by couples

cha-cha-cha, un danse latino-américaine animée connue pour ses pas rapides

cha-cha-cha, un danse latino-américaine animée connue pour ses pas rapides

Ex: Cha-cha-cha is popular in ballroom and Latin dance styles .
cumbia
[nom]

a Latin dance style characterized by its lively rhythm, typically danced in pairs or groups with rhythmic steps and hip movements, originating from Colombia

un style de danse latine caractérisé par son rythme entraînant,  généralement dansé en couple ou en groupe avec des pas rythmés et des mouvements de hanche

un style de danse latine caractérisé par son rythme entraînant, généralement dansé en couple ou en groupe avec des pas rythmés et des mouvements de hanche

forro
[nom]

a Brazilian dance style with energetic movements, typically danced in pairs with close partner connection, and accompanied by accordion, triangle, and zabumba drum rhythms

forro, style de danse brésilien

forro, style de danse brésilien

tango
[nom]

a passionate ballroom dance from Argentina known for its dramatic movements and intricate footwork, often performed by couples

tango, danse passionnée

tango, danse passionnée

Ex: Tango music guides the dancers' movements.

a passionate and dramatic dance style with intricate footwork, close embrace, and improvisational nature, typically danced to tango music with distinctive rhythms and melodies

Tango argentin, Tango d'Argentine

Tango argentin, Tango d'Argentine

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

merengue

merengue

a provocative dance style from Puerto Rico with suggestive movements, often involving grinding and twerking motions, typically danced to reggaeton or Latin urban music with explicit lyrics

sandungueo, style de danse provocante de Porto Rico

sandungueo, style de danse provocante de Porto Rico

an athletic dance style that combines rock and roll music with acrobatics and lifts, characterized by high-energy movements, tricks, and lifts, typically performed in pairs or teams in competition settings

rock acrobatique

rock acrobatique

an individual dance performance without a partner, characterized by self-expression, creativity, and personal interpretation of the music

danse solo, danse en solo

danse solo, danse en solo

a coordinated style of dance performed by two or more individuals, characterized by shared connection, lead-and-follow dynamics, and synchronized footwork

danse en couple, danse partenaires

danse en couple, danse partenaires

synchronized dance performed by a group with coordinated choreography, formation changes, and group dynamics

danse de groupe, chorégraphie de groupe

danse de groupe, chorégraphie de groupe

a traditional or folk dance where participants hold hands and dance in a circular formation

ronde, danse en cercle

ronde, danse en cercle

a social dance where participants form a circle or closed formation and move together in unison to repeating music, characterized by simple steps and patterns

ronde, danse en cercle

ronde, danse en cercle

Ex: Residents of the retirement home enjoyed weekly round dances, reminiscing about the old days and making new memories with friends .Les résidents de la maison de retraite appréciaient les **ronde** hebdomadaires, se remémorant les anciens jours et créant de nouveaux souvenirs avec des amis.

a category of partner dances performed socially or competitively in ballrooms, including styles like waltz, tango, and foxtrot

Ex: Couples at the wedding reception delighted in the timeless tradition of ballroom dance, celebrating the joyous occasion with grace and elegance on the dance floor .

a type of social dance where a group of individuals perform synchronized dance movements in a line or row, often to a specific piece of music

danse en ligne, line dance

danse en ligne, line dance

waltz
[nom]

a graceful ballroom dance performed in triple time by couples in close embrace, known for its smooth, flowing movements and romantic atmosphere

valse, danse valse

valse, danse valse

Ex: At the elegant ballroom event , couples glided across the floor in the waltz's graceful embrace , their movements reflecting the timeless elegance and romance of the dance .Lors de l'élégant événement dans la salle de bal, les couples glissaient sur le sol dans l'étreinte gracieuse de la **valse**, leurs mouvements reflétant l'élégance intemporelle et la romance de la danse.

a social dance style characterized by participants frequently changing partners and dancing with multiple individuals throughout the course of the dance event

danse mixer, danse sociale à changement de partenaires

danse mixer, danse sociale à changement de partenaires

a vintage partnered swing dance that originated in the early 20th century, characterized by dynamic movements, spins, and intricate footwork

Texas Tommy,  une danse swing en couple vintage qui est née au début du 20e siècle

Texas Tommy, une danse swing en couple vintage qui est née au début du 20e siècle

a high-energy group dance that emerged in African American communities in Harlem, New York City during the swing era, featuring solo jazz movements and improvisation

le Big Apple, la danse Big Apple

le Big Apple, la danse Big Apple

a dance is executed with 16 dancers arranged in a 4-by-4 square formation, comprising of 8 couples

Yankee Dutch crossing, une danse exécutée avec 16 danseurs disposés en une formation carrée de 4 par 4

Yankee Dutch crossing, une danse exécutée avec 16 danseurs disposés en une formation carrée de 4 par 4

cancan
[nom]

a high-energy French dance known for its high kicks, splits, and lively group choreography

Ex: At the local theater , a group of talented dancers delighted the crowd with their lively interpretation of the cancan, capturing the essence of Parisian nightlife .
foxtrot
[nom]

a smooth ballroom dance in 4/4 time with flowing, graceful steps and a slow-quick-quick rhythm

Ex: The foxtrot is popular in ballroom dance competitions .

a historic social dance for four couples arranged in a square, featuring a sequence of coordinated figures

Ex: Quadrille was popular in 18th and 19th century Europe.

a lively ballroom dance with fast-paced movements and syncopated rhythms, often danced by couples in a closed position

pas rapide, quickstep

pas rapide, quickstep

Ex: Quickstep evolved from the foxtrot with quicker steps.

a lively country dance performed by couples to a quick-quick-slow rhythm

two-step, danse country en deux temps

two-step, danse country en deux temps

Ex: At the barn dance , couples twirled and shuffled in perfect harmony , performing the two-step with flair and enthusiasm , immersing themselves in the lively atmosphere of the event .

a partner dance that originated in African American communities in Chicago, characterized by smooth footwork, synchronized movements, and rhythmic patterns

le Chicago stepping, la danse Chicago stepping

le Chicago stepping, la danse Chicago stepping

a genre of dance characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and expressive movements, often influenced by African American music

danse jazz, jazz dance

danse jazz, jazz dance

a lively social dance performed by four couples in a square formation, guided by a caller's cues and often accompanied by traditional music

danse carrée, quadrille

danse carrée, quadrille

Ex: Square dance music is lively and upbeat .

a lively dance characterized by rhythmic bouncing movements and close physical contact between dancers

câlin de lapin, danse du lapin

câlin de lapin, danse du lapin

Ex: During the outdoor festival , live musicians played upbeat tunes for dancers to enjoy the bunny hug, adding to the festive ambiance of the event .

a lively Spanish dance characterized by its fast tempo, intricate footwork, and castanet accompaniment

une danse espagnole vive caractérisée par son tempo rapide,  ses pas complexes et son accompagnement de castagnettes

une danse espagnole vive caractérisée par son tempo rapide, ses pas complexes et son accompagnement de castagnettes

lambada
[nom]

a fast-paced, sensual Brazilian dance that originated in the 1980s, known for its close body contact, flowing movements, and catchy music

une lambada,  une danse brésilienne rapide et sensuelle originaire des années 1980

une lambada, une danse brésilienne rapide et sensuelle originaire des années 1980

carioca
[nom]

a lively Brazilian dance with samba steps, hip movements, and syncopated rhythms

une danse brésilienne animée avec des pas de samba,  des mouvements de hanche et des rythmes syncopés

une danse brésilienne animée avec des pas de samba, des mouvements de hanche et des rythmes syncopés

Ex: At the dance studio , students practiced the intricate steps of the carioca, mastering the rhythmic movements and graceful transitions that characterize this lively Brazilian dance .
conga
[nom]

a lively Afro-Cuban dance with repeating steps and synchronized hip and arm movements to percussion music

une conga, une danse conga

une conga, une danse conga

Ex: At the community gathering , dancers swayed and shuffled in a lively conga, following the rhythmic steps and exuberant movements that define the Afro-Cuban dance tradition .

a formal social dance characterized by elegant and graceful movements, often performed in a group setting, and typically featuring traditional ballroom steps and patterns

cotillon, bal formal

cotillon, bal formal

Ex: Debutantes and their partners performed the cotillion dance with confidence and grace , marking a memorable moment in their journey into the world of formal dance .

a slow and rhythmic Cuban dance known for its flirtatious movements and syncopated rhythms

habanera, danse cubaine lente et rythmée

habanera, danse cubaine lente et rythmée

Ex: At the salsa club , dancers glided across the floor , their movements infused with the sensuous allure of the habanera, embodying the elegance and passion of Cuban dance .

a popular Spanish dance and song that gained worldwide fame in the 1990s, characterized by its catchy melody, simple dance steps, and hand gestures performed in a line dance formation

la macarena, la danse macarena

la macarena, la danse macarena

twist
[nom]

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music

le twist, la danse twist

le twist, la danse twist

Ex: During the wedding reception , the bride and groom surprised their guests with a lively twist performance , adding a touch of nostalgia and fun to the celebration .Pendant la réception de mariage, la mariée et le marié ont surpris leurs invités avec une performance animée de **twist**, ajoutant une touche de nostalgie et de plaisir à la célébration.

a dramatic Spanish dance inspired by bullfights, featuring bold and rhythmic movements, often performed to lively Spanish music

paso doble, danse espagnole dramatique

paso doble, danse espagnole dramatique

Ex: During the ballroom gala , couples took to the floor to dance the paso doble, commanding attention with their dramatic poses and powerful expressions .

a dance form involving physical contact and partnering, using shared points of contact to create spontaneous movements through weight-sharing, momentum, and improvisation

contact improvisation, improvisation en contact

contact improvisation, improvisation en contact

a lively French dance known for its fast tempo, circular formations, and intricate weaving patterns

farandole

farandole

Ex: During the wedding reception , guests joined hands to dance the farandole, creating a jubilant atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie .

a synchronized style of dance performed by a group of dancers maintaining a specific arrangement on the dance floor

danse en formation, chorégraphie de groupe

danse en formation, chorégraphie de groupe

a social dance from the early 20th century, known for its simple steps and smooth gliding movements, often danced to ragtime music

le one-step, la danse one-step

le one-step, la danse one-step

Ex: During the community dance , couples gathered on the floor to dance the one-step, swaying gently to the rhythmic melodies of the era .
beguine
[nom]

a lively Caribbean ballroom dance known for its swaying hips, quick steps, and syncopated rhythms, often danced to Latin music

une beguine,  une danse de salon caribéenne animée connue pour ses hanches balancées

une beguine, une danse de salon caribéenne animée connue pour ses hanches balancées

Ex: During the cruise ship 's Latin night , passengers gathered on the deck to dance the beguine under the stars , enjoying the warm Caribbean breeze and lively music .
Boston
[nom]

a slow gliding variation of the waltz that emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by smooth movements and typically danced in 3/4 time

le Boston, la valse Boston

le Boston, la valse Boston

a dramatic French dance characterized by aggressive movements and intense storytelling, often performed to dramatic music

danse Apache

danse Apache

Ex: During the cultural festival , a mesmerizing Apache dance performance transported the audience to the gritty streets of early 20th-century Paris , where love and betrayal intertwined in a dramatic display .
bump
[nom]

a popular dance style introduced in the 1970s in the United States, involving partners, typically one male and one female, bumping their hips to the beat of the music

le bump, la danse bump

le bump, la danse bump

a lively rural dance event featuring simple steps, energetic movements, and community spirit

bal champêtre, danse de grange

bal champêtre, danse de grange

Ex: As the sun set behind the hills , the barn dance came to life with the sound of fiddles and laughter , creating memories that would last a lifetime .

a genre of social dance that originated in rural regions, typically involving group dances performed to traditional country or folk music

danse country, danse traditionnelle

danse country, danse traditionnelle

bugg
[nom]

a lively partner dance that originated in Sweden and is characterized by playful, bouncy movements, typically danced to fast-paced music

bugg, danse bugg

bugg, danse bugg

a smooth partner dance with intricate footwork and elaborate hand movements, originating from African American communities

danse des mains, danse partenaire fluide avec des pas complexes et des mouvements de mains élaborés

danse des mains, danse partenaire fluide avec des pas complexes et des mouvements de mains élaborés

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