Ballet Activity Card passage

According to the text, what is one skill that ballet develops?

• A focus

• B dance

• C endurance

• D expression

Which statement describes a dancer’s feet in Third Position?

• right foot close in front of left foot

• feet separated about 1 2 1 feet apart

• heels together and toes turned outward

• heel of right foot against middle of left foot

Which ballet position requires the toes of the left foot to touch the heel of the right foot?

• first position

• second position

• third position

• fifth position

Which statement from the text supports that it is important for dancers to show expression through their hands and arms?

• A “It can be difficult to see a dancer’s face from a distance.”

• B “Dancers experience short bursts (1–2 minutes) of serious activity.”

• C “Dancers can go through about 400 pairs of shoes in a lifetime.”

• D “Every step in ballet has an equal and opposite motion.”

According to the text, what is more physically demanding than ballet?

• A baseball

• B football

• C posture

• D balance