Bele - Traditional Dance of Dominica

What dance are the people in the picture doing?

• Heel and Toe

• Bele

• Bouyon

• Twerking

Bele is only celebrated in Dominica.

• True

• False

In which of the following countries was Bele originated?

• India

• Dominica

• Haiti

• Africa

How many people are needed to dance Bele?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is the male dancer referred to?

• cavalier

• macho man

• champion

• caval

What is the female dancer referred to?

• Madmoiselle

• Damsel

• Dam

• Madam

The main singer is called the "chantuelle."

• True

• False

The background singers are called the "la chorus."

• True

• False

Who usually begins the dance during Bele?

• The Cavalier

• The Dam

• The both dancers

• The Lavway

​There are about 7 types of Bele dances in the caribbean. What are the 2 main ones performed in Dominica?

• Pitche and Wond

• Rickety and Contrdanse

• Pitche and Sote

• Priorite and Djouba