Dance Foundations Warm Up Quiz

When should a dancer warm up?

• Before a dance class or performance

• Before going to bed

• After singing

• After cool down

What is proper dance attire?

• cleats, shoulder pads, helmet

• girdle, slippers, pointe shoes

• active wear, yoga wear, leotard, gym sweats

• high heels, romper

How long should a dancer warm up?

• 2 hours

• 45 minutes

• 2-3 minutes

• 5-15 minutes

Give an example of a warm up exercise

• Floss Dance

• Jumping Jacks

• Dead Lifts

• 1 minute hand stands

Give an example of a proper stretch

• Hip circles

• 360 Tricep Flex

• Quad Stretch

• Third Degree Stretch

How long should you hold a stretch?

• 1 to 2 seconds

• Usually 1 minute

• 5 to 10 seconds

• 5 to 10 minutes

Give an example of a classical ballet

• Frozen

• The Nutcracker

• Greenwood Dance Concert

• Black Swan

Which is the oldest dance style?

• Modern Dance

• Tap

• Ballet

• Jazz

Name the five positions of the body

• ace, deuce, tre, quad, tail

• back, front, side, port, bow

• first, second, third, fourth, fifth

• chest, legs, back, arms, head

What is the language of ballet?

• French

• Russian

• English

• German