Ballet Terminology Midterm--Ballet 1 & 2
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9th - 10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses foundational ballet terminology and technique knowledge appropriate for high school students in grades 9-10. The questions systematically cover essential French ballet vocabulary, proper body positioning, and fundamental movement execution across all major categories of classical ballet training. Students need to demonstrate mastery of basic positions of the feet and arms, understand the distinction between movements performed "par terre" (on the ground) versus "en l'air" (in the air), and comprehend directional terminology such as "en croix" (in the shape of a cross). The quiz requires students to translate French terms into English, identify correct body alignment and technique execution, and understand the relationship between supporting and working legs in various movements. This level of technical vocabulary and anatomical awareness reflects intermediate ballet training where students must internalize proper terminology to advance their physical practice and communicate effectively in the dance studio. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying ballet technique in grades 9-10. The assessment serves as an effective midterm examination that can evaluate student comprehension of essential ballet vocabulary and technical principles covered during the first half of a dance semester. Teachers can utilize this quiz for formal assessment purposes, as a review tool before practical examinations, or as a study guide for students to reinforce their understanding of French terminology and proper technique execution. The comprehensive nature of the questions makes it valuable for both formative assessment during instruction and summative evaluation of student learning. This type of terminology quiz directly supports arts education standards, particularly those addressing dance vocabulary (NCAS:DA:Re7.2.HSI), understanding of dance elements and choreographic devices (NCAS:DA:Cr1.1.HSI), and demonstration of technical dance skills (NCAS:DA:Pr1.1.HSI).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This term means at ease or at leisure and includes a succession of movements performed slowly ad gracefully.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A tendu is always done:
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Port de bras means:
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
En l'air is used to describe ballet steps done....?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the arms are held in their lowest position in ballet, we call this:
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A definition of allegro is:
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Turn out measures the ability of the dancer to turn his/her feet and legs out from what part of the body?
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