The word is of Dutch origin, and is one of many Dutch words used to discuss barriers in the natural landscape. A basic berm can be created simply by mounding soil, and is almost always found in close proximity to a trench or another dug out area.In this case, the gently sloping earth helps to prevent erosion, a common problem, especially with deep trenches.erm is also the word used to describe the banked turns on dirt tracks for off-road vehicle racing such as Moto-Cross and BMX racing.
The history of Waltz. The Waltz is the oldest of the ballroom dances, dating from the middle of the Eighteenth Century. The German Lander, a folk dance, is supposed to be the forerunner of the Waltz. During this time period a dance developed which was called the Walzer, a word owing its origin to the Latin word Volvere, which indicates a rotating motion.
This is how the dance style, rumba, got itâs name. Today rumba is a fun, sassy latin-style of ballroom dance that fits nicely with most modern types of music. In this blog we will take a quick glance at the history of rumba and even learn some of the basic steps and nuances of this smooth and sassy latin style of dance.