Jazz Dance Quiz

When did Jazz dance emerge?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What is the Jazz Pas de Bourée?

• A move where the weight is transferred quickly from one foot to the other in three steps

• A quick transfer of weight from one foot to the other

• A popular move in which the weight is shifted from one leg to another

• A four-step movement in a square pattern

During which era did Jazz music and dance spread to other communities?

• 1800s

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

What is the main characteristic of Lyrical Jazz?

• Slow and Ballet-like movements

• Technical and grounded movements

• Emphasis on flashy turns and jumps

• Closer to Hip Hop with technical influences

What is the main characteristic of Modern Jazz?

• Slow and Ballet-like movements

• Closer to Hip Hop with technical influences

• Technical and grounded movements

• Emphasis on flashy turns and jumps

What is the main characteristic of Commercial Jazz?

• Technical and grounded movements

• Closer to Hip Hop with technical influences

• Slow and Ballet-like movements

• Emphasis on flashy turns and jumps

What is the significance of Jazz dance in dance education according to Laura Ann Smyth?

• It is only important for traditional Jazz

• It is needed for many different dance styles

• It is not important for new dancers

• It is only important for Jazz-influenced music videos

What led to the resurgence of Jazz dance in popularity in the 1980s?

• The decline of competitive dance scene

• The decrease in dance studios

• The launch of MTV and music videos

• The decline of Jazz music

What is the main characteristic of Jazz Funk?

• Closer to Hip Hop with technical influences

• Emphasis on flashy turns and jumps

• Slow and Ballet-like movements

• Technical and grounded movements

What is the main characteristic of Ball Change in Jazz dance?

• A four-step movement in a square pattern

• A quick transfer of weight from one foot to the other

• A popular move in which the weight is shifted from one leg to another

• A move where the weight is transferred quickly from one foot to the other in three steps