Ballet Shoes Quiz

What is the purpose of pancake in ballet?

• To draw attention away from the feet

• To create a long leg line

• To make the shoes sweat-proof

• To match the skin on the legs

Why did Eric Underwood have to pancake his ballet shoes?

• To dull the shoes as per director's wishes

• To create a long leg line

• To make them sweat-proof

• To match his skin color

What inspired Bloch to create flesh-toned ballet shoes for people of color?

• Eric Underwood's Instagram rant

• Misty Copeland's success

• The lack of diversity in ballet companies

• The need for more options in ballet shoes

What is the name of the new line of ballet shoes for people with dark skin?

• Diverse ballet

• Flesh-tone

• Eric tan

• Dark skin

Why is diversity a challenge in the ballet community?

• Dancers of color prefer other dance forms

• Dancers of color don't have the required skills

• Ballet companies are not representative of the communities they serve

• Ballet companies lack commitment

What is the traditional color of ballet shoes?

• Black

• White

• Flesh-tone

• European pink

Why do some dancers pancake their shoes?

• To dull the shoes as per director's wishes

• To make them sweat-proof

• To match their skin color

• To create a long leg line

What is the breakthrough in the world of ballet according to Eric Underwood?

• The success of Misty Copeland

• The need for more options in ballet shoes

• The creation of flesh-toned ballet shoes

• The commitment of ballet companies

Who currently gets to dance in the new flesh-toned ballet shoes?

• All dancers of color

• Ballet shoe manufacturers

• Misty Copeland

• Eric Underwood

What is the aim of the new flesh-colored shoes?

• To match the skin color of dancers

• To create a long leg line

• To challenge the uniformity in ballet

• To be noticed on stage