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Salsa Training Test

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The quiz is developed on: 06.11.2009
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Question 1: What is another nickname most used for New York style of salsa?
 New York Shines
 Liberty Style
 Mambo or On2
 East Coast style
 Samba style

Question 2: What is another commonly used name for "changing direction" in your basic steps in salsa.
 Closed break
 Miller time
 Break
 Sugar push
 Rock step

Question 3: Who is the creator of the New York Style of salsa?
 Eddie Torres
 Tito Puente
 Albert Torres
 Frankie Martinez
 David Melendez

Question 4: Who were considered the king and queen of salsa? hint: one is a drummer and the other wore wigs
 Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez
 Tito Puente and Patti Labelle
 Tito Puente and Celia Cruz
 Tito Puente and Jennifer Lopez
 Tito Rodriguez and Celia Cruz

Question 5: Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez play actors in a movie portraying a famous salsa artist from the 1960's and 70's. What is the name of the real life musician and the movie?
Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez play actors in a movie portraying a famous salsa artist from the 1960's and 70's. What is the name of the real life musician and the movie?  Hector Lavoe, El Cantante
 Hector Lavoe, El Rey de La Salsa
 Ray Barretto, El Timbalero
 Tito Puente, El Rey
 Ruben Blades, El Cantante

Question 6: What counts are the 3/2 son clave?
What counts are the 3/2 son clave?  1 / 2.5 / 4 / 6 / 7
 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 7 / 8
 1/ 3 / 5 / 7 / 8
 1 / 2 / 3 / 6 / 7 / 8
 2 / 3 / 5 / 6.5 / 8

Question 7: What are the counts of the 2/3 son clave?
What are the counts of the 2/3 son clave?  2 / 3 / 5 / 6.5 / 8
 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8
 2 / 3 / 6 / 7.5 / 8
 1 / 2.5 / 4 / 6 / 7
 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8

Question 8: What are the main counts for tumbao conga rhythm?
What are the main counts for tumbao conga rhythm?  2 / 3.5 / 4 / 6 / 7.5 / 8
 2 / 4 / 4.5 / 6 / 8 / 8.5
 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 7.5
 2 / 4.5 / 5 / 6 / 7.5 / 8
 2 / 5 / 5.5 / 6 / 7.5 / 8

Question 9: What is the main difference between authentic cha-cha and mambo music and its rhythms?
 Tempo, bass guitar, and piano
 Tempo, cowbell, and the guiro
 Tempo, timbales, and trumpets
 Tempo, congas and piano
 Tempo, trombone, and claves

Question 10: In New York style, on what count does the leader initiate the cross-body lead?
 5
 4
 1
 3
 2

Question 11: In Los Angeles style, on what count does the leader initiate the turns for a triple spin?
 6
 5
 4
 7
 3

Question 12: What are the main differences between Puerto Rican and New York style?
 The break is in the same direction on counts 2 & 6
 New York count is on the 2/3/4 / 6/7/8 and Puerto Rican is 1/2/3/5/6/7
 The break is in opposite directions on counts 2 & 6
 Depends on the origin of music either from New York or Puerto Rican artists.
 Puerto Rican count is on the 2/3/4 / 6/7/8 and New York is 1/2/3/5/6/7

Question 13: What characteristics set apart the Cuban style from the New York, Puerto Rican and Los Angeles styles?
 The music and its linear movement.
 Rueda, and its non-linear movement
 Rueda and its linear movement.
 Casino and its linear movement.
 Cuban Styling and its non-linear movement

Question 14: Who is the most successful salsa promoter in the world for salsa?
Who is the most successful salsa promoter in the world for salsa?  Marc Anthony
 Albert Torres
 Cuban Pete Rodriguez
 Eddie Torres
 Tito Puente

Question 15: These two people are 4 time world salsa champions in the On2 category. They both are
Who are they?
These two people are 4 time world salsa champions in the On2 category. They both are 
 Who are they?  John and Liz
 Oliver and Luda
 Eric and Kelly
 Donny and Marie
 Junior and Emily

Question 16: These brothers (excluding the male on the very right)are considered the poster boys and the ones that raised the level of awareness of the Los Angeles style of salsa. Who are they?
These brothers (excluding the male on the very right)are considered the poster boys and the ones that raised the level of awareness of the Los Angeles style of salsa. Who are they?  The Lopez brothers, Luis, Johnny and Francisco
 The Vasquez brothers, Luis, Johnny and Francisco
 The Rojas brothers, Luis, Johnny and Francisco
 The Perez brothers, Luis, Johnny and Francisco
 The Torres brothers, Luis, Johnny and Francisco

Question 17: Which salsa congress around the world is considered the best congress based on number of bands, quality of bands and location?
 San Juan, Puerto Rico
 Miami, U.S.A.
 Los Angeles, U.S.A.
 New York City, U.S.A
 San Francisco, U.S.A.

Question 18: Typical instruments played in authentic classic salsa are congas, bass, brass instruments...
Typical instruments played in authentic classic salsa are congas, bass, brass instruments...  Claves and maracas
 Claves and piano
 Bongos and maracas
 Piano and bongos
 Violins and saxophone

Question 19: What movie features some of the greats in the Salsa dancing industry? hint: Albert Torres has a cameo appearance in this movie?
 Dance With Me
 Born to Salsa
 El Cantante
 Born Romantic
 Salsa Kings

Question 20: What are currently the 2 largest congresses in Canada?
 Calgary and Montreal
 Vancouver and Toronto
 Montreal and Toronto
 Calgary and Toronto
 Montreal and Vancouver

Question 21: Who is one of the most well known, and most popular salsa instructors in the world? hint: he is from London?
 Al Liquid Silver Espinoza
 Albert Torres
 Frankie Martinez
 Super Mario
 Eddie Torres

Question 22: Which salsa band is the most popular and most respected in the world today? hint: they have over 30 years together and are from Puerto Rico?
Which salsa band is the most popular and most respected in the world today? hint: they have over 30 years together and are from Puerto Rico?  Spanish Harlem Orchestra
 Africando
 Los Van Van
 Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban all-stars
 El Gran Combo

Question 23: What area of salsa music is the main focus in the on1 and on2 styles respectively?
 Trumpets and conga drums
 Piano and bongos
 Vocals and timbales
 Vocals and claves
 Melody and conga drums

Question 24: There are two styles of Mambo currently danced? Classic and Modern Mambo. What is the main difference?
 Classic does a side step on 2 and Modern does no side step at all.
 Classic counts on 1,2,3, 5,6,7 and Modern counts on 2,3,4,6,7,8
 Classic breaks on the 1 and Modern breaks on the 2
 Classic counts on 2,3,5,6,7,8 and Modern counts on 1,2,4,5,6,7
 Classic counts on 2,3,4,6,7,8 and Modern counts on 1,2,3, 5,6,7

Question 25: Tumbao Vibe is Edmonton's only ALL-SALSA band. You can check their videos of the band at www.tumbaovibe.com. If you look carefully, what traditional typical instrument is missing from their salsa music?
 Claves
 Triangle
 Cowbell
 Saxophone
 Violins

Question 26: How many years has Alex Rojas been dancing salsa for?
How many years has Alex Rojas been dancing salsa for?  15 years
 7 years
 10 years
 4 years
 20 years

Question 27: ETOWN SALSA Dance Company has been around since what year?
ETOWN SALSA Dance Company has been around since what year?  2001
 2008
 2005
 1999
 2003

Question 28: ETOWNSALSA.com was originally a website created for the Edmonton Salsa Club. All instructors in the city had a spot on the site and once upon a time, there was only one salsa company represented.
ETOWNSALSA.com has been online since what date and year?
ETOWNSALSA.com was originally a website created for the Edmonton Salsa Club. All instructors in the city had a spot on the site and once upon a time, there was only one salsa company represented.
ETOWNSALSA.com has been online since what date and year?  Jan 1, 2008
 Oct 31, 2003
 July 1, 2005
 Jan 1, 2000
 Sept 1, 2006

Question 29: What Latin dances does ETOWN SALSA teach besides Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue?
 Cumbia and Rumba
 Cha-cha and Reggaeton
 Rumba and Samba
 Cueca and Quebradita
 Pasa Doble and Cumbia

Question 30: ETOWN SALSA Dance Co. is a separate business entity to the ETOWN SALSA Dance Team but they are both associated with each other.
What main categories of business does ETOWN SALSA & ETOWN SALSA Dance Team offer besides public group lessons and private studio lessons?
 Salsa Books
 Salsa stagettes, Party entertainment, and Showcase entertainment, Private group lessons.
 Online Salsa lessons, Party entertainment, and Showcase entertainment, Private group lessons.
 Salsa Dvds, Party entertainment, and Showcase entertainment, Private group lessons.
 All of the above

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