The Samoan word for dance is siva with unique gentle movements of the body in time to music and which tells a story, although the Samoan male dances can be more physical and snappy. The sasa is also a traditional dance where rows of dancers perform rapid synchronised movements in time to the rhythm of wooden drums (pate) or rolled mats. Another dance performed by males is called the fa'ataupati or the slap dance, creating rhythmic sounds by slapping different parts of the body. This is believed to have been derived from slapping insects on the body. COUNT 5
QSN1 What does "siva" mean in Samoan? ANS1 dance QSN2 What's the name of the traditional Samoan dance performed by synchronized rows of dancers? ANS2 sasa QSN3 What is the name of the Samoan dance only men can perform? ANS3 fa'ataupati QSN4 What are pates? ANS4 wooden drums QSN5 The "slap dance" probably mimics the movements of Samoans trying to rid themselves of what creatures? ANS5 insects