Genre's of Dance Quiz

What is the definition for the dance genre, Ballet?

• This genre utilizes fluid and graceful movements while following strict technique.

• This genre utilizes hard and abrupt movement.

• This genre is like tap dancing.

• Uses tap shoes.

What is the definition for the dance genre, Tap?

• This genre requires special shoes that have metal taps on them. Most of the dancing comes from the feet.

• This genre uses ballet shoes.

• This genre was established by Misty Copeland.

• This was the first style of dance established.

What is the definition for the genre, Jazz?

• This genre includes a lot of “street dances” such as breakdancing.

• This genre utilizes fluid and graceful movements while following strict technique. 

• This genre calls for the dancer to use a lower sense of gravity. The music often features syncopated beats.

What is the definition for the genre, Modern?

• It is a combination of styles.

• This genre of dance came from Germany to the United States towards the end of the 19th century. This style is on the newer side and continues to develop throughout the world.

• Dancers will have controlled legwork similar to ballet and from the torso up is more free and modern. 

What is the definition for the genre, Acrobatics?

• This style requires a great deal of strength and uses lots of tricks.

• Is often inspired by the words in a song and uses a lot of emotion.

• This genre combines aspects of ballet and jazz.

What is the definition for the genre, Hip-Hop?

• Many speculate the true history of this style and say that it can be traced back to the 16th century traditional Indian dance.

• This genre includes a lot of “street dances” such as breakdancing.

• Began as an African American social dance!

What is the definition of the genre, Irish Dance?

• This style of dancing came from Ireland and only involves the feet.

• Became popular by being performed in theatre shows in the early 1900’s.

• Is highly-competitive and is used in street dance battles.

What is the definition for the dance genre, Folk Dance?

• This style is on the newer side and continues to develop throughout the world. 

•  These dances are often social dances and are performed at gatherings.

• This style is nicknamed a “rebellion against ballet” since this style allows you to break the rules of ballet.

What is the definition for the genre, Lyrical?

• Is often inspired by the words in a song and uses a lot of emotion. This styles combines aspects of ballet and jazz.

• The word lyrical is French!

• Began as an African American social dance!

What is the definition for the genre, Contemporary?

• Irish, Clogging, and square dancing.

• Uses lots of tricks used in gymnastics!

• It is a combination of styles. Dancers will have controlled legwork similar to ballet and from the torso up is more free and modern.