Dance Styles Around the World

What is the name of this famous ballerina known as "The Dying Swan?"

• Catherine D'Medici

• Marius Petipa

• Anna Pavlova

• Marie Taglioni

Which dance form is a smooth, progressive ballroom dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor and is named after Vaudeville performer Harry Fox?

• Tap Dance

• Ballet

• Waltz

• Foxtrot

Which dance form originated in Cuba in the early 1950s and is characterized by lots of small steps and hip movements?

• Cha-Cha-Cha

• Swing

• Salsa

• Tango

Which dance form originated in the U.S. during the 1920s-1940s as a part of the Jazz Era and consists of basic steps to the side and rock steps?

• Cha-Cha-Cha

• Swing

• Salsa

• Tango

Which dance form emerged in the Central American country of Cuba and is a partnered dance where the lead takes the follower through a series of spins and turn patterns to music?

• Cha-Cha-Cha

• Swing

• Salsa

• Tango

Which dance form is famous during the Brazilian festival of Carnival and is known for its rapid rhythmic steps and swaying motion?

• Samba

• Paso Doble

• Contemporary/Modern Dance

• Tango

Which Dance is known for its depictions of the "Spanish Bullfight" in which the leader often takes on the role of the "matador," using their arms and upper body to convey strength and power, while the follower takes on the role of the "cape," using their arms and upper body to mimic the movements of a cape as they follow the leader?

• Paso Doble
• Waltz
• Tango
• Salsa

Who is this famous Modern/Contemporary dancer who performed Lamentation, No. 4?

• Haya Holm

• Isadora Duncan
• Doris Humphrey

• Martha Graham

Which American dance style is known for its high energy, quick-paced movements, complex footwork, and individual expression and includes such genres as B-Boying, Popping and Locking, and Funk?

• Salsa dance
• Tap dance
• Ballet
• Hip-Hop dance