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FADO
Originally a Portuguese song and dance, the Fado was absorbed by Latin America and especially by Brazil as a pattern for the Samba. The steps of the Fado are based on a hop, a skip, and a kick in 2/4 time. It makes a charming exhibition folk dance.

FANDANGO
Most important of the modern Spanish dances for couples. The dance begins slowly and tenderly, the rhythm marked by the clack of castanets, snapping of fingers, and stomping of feet. The speed gradually increases to a whirl of exhilaration. There is a sudden pause in the music toward the end of each figure when the dancers stand rigid in the attitude caught by the music. They move again only when the music is resumed. This is also characteristic of Seguidillas, similar to Jota.

FARANDOLE
A dance Haute from Provence, France, the typical variation of the Farandole was a quick gallop step danced by a procession winding in and out in single file, headed by a musician who played a drum and fife at the time skipping along without losing a beat. It’s danced in 6/8 or 4/4 time.

FARUCA
The dance of Spain most suited to a man, the Faruca is a pure Gypsy dance in 2/4 time consisting of heel work, fast double turns, and falls. It is considered one of the most exciting of the Flamenco dances.

FISH
The Fish was a popular dance done to Fox Trot music in 4/4 time (New Orleans jazz music) whereby the dancers rocked their pelvis forward and back balancing on one foot and then the other in a slow gyrating manner. Originated in 1961.

FLAMENCO
The Flamenco is a Spanish dance, very Gypsy in nature, that is danced in 2/4 time. It is known for its drama and exotic moves, characterized by staccato heel work, turns, and varying tempo.

FOX TROT
The Fox Trot is said by some to have originated with Harry Fox in 1913. It is now a standard ballroom dance the world over and serves as a good foundation for social dances in 2/4 or 4/4 time. See also Quick Step and Two Step.

FOXXY
A Fox Trot variation that is danced to very slow music.

FREESTYLE
Ad lib dance movements with no fixed structure are called Freestyling. This unstructured type of dance is danced without touching a partner to a variety of music styles including Rock 'n’ Roll and discotheque beats.

FRUG
The Frug was born from a dance called the Chicken, which had a lateral body movement and was used as a change of pace during the Twist. Dancers became tired and started moving only their hips while standing still, making up arm movements. Dances that evolved from the Frug were the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Waddle (or Wabble), and the Jerk. Other names for the Frug are the Surf, Big Bea, and Thunderbird. The Watusi is also known as the Wabble and Waddle.

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