Dance Terminology Quiz

What is the art of creating dance called?

• Canon

• Choreography

• Unison

• Genre

What term describes a movement or group of movements that create a set piece of dance?

• Timing

• Motif

• Speed

• Space

Which dance style is mentioned in the key vocabulary?

• Ballet

• Tap

• Rock N Roll

• Swing

What does the term 'Canon' refer to in dance?

• The arrangement of the dancers

• Moving to the beat of the music

• When the same movement overlaps in time

• The way dancers use their body during a dance

What does 'Unison' mean in dance terminology?

• Two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time

• The way dancers use their body during a dance

• Expressing emotions in the face when dancing

• The style of dance

What is the term for expressing emotions in the face when dancing?

• Body language

• Timing

• Facial expressions

• Formations

What does 'Body language' refer to in dance?

• The way dancers use their body during a dance

• The arrangement of the dancers

• The way dancers use the area around them

• How fast a dancer moves

What is the term for moving to the beat of the music?

• Speed

• Timing

• Travelling

• Repetition

What does 'Formations' mean in dance?

• The arrangement of the dancers

• The way dancers use their body during a dance

• The style of dance

• How fast a dancer moves

What are the main genres/styles of dance mentioned in the document?

• Ballet, Tap, Hip hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Swing

• Ballet, Tap, Hip hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Salsa

• Ballet, Tap, Hip hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango

• Ballet, Tap, Hip hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Ballroom, Waltz