WorksheetsDance Knowledge
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
The term "ballet" comes from which Italian word?
balletini
ballare
barcelona
balletona
Although African dance refers to many dance styles from the cultures and countries of the African continent, which part of Africa is most known for its dances?
South Africa
West Africa
North Africa
East Africa
Authentic Movement is an expressive improvisational movement practice that allows for “free association of the body” followed by discussion.
True
False
Belly dancing has its roots from what country?
Iran
Africa
India
Turkey
In Indian Classical Dance, all forms include which three components?
meditation (cha), breathing (sha), and focus (lya)
transcendental movement (om), pantomime (pupa), and krumping (ka)
improvisation (nevra), duet mirroring dances (reva), and dance parties (teva)
pure dance (nirta), solo expressive dances (nritya), and group dynamic dances (natya)
In square dance, how many couples perform a dance?
1
2
3
4
Flamenco dance originated in which country?
Argentina
United States
Spain
Brazil
Which style of dance calls its performers b-boys or b-girls?
Break Dance
Hip Hop
Funk Styles
New Wave
When performing Irish Stepdance, the arms are kept where?
Out to the sides
Down by the dancer's side
In 5th position
Behind the back
Jazz dance started in which country?
Uganda
England
United States
Japan
Ballroom Latin Dance styles include:
West Coast Swing, Bachata, Tango, Quick Step, and Masque
East Coast Swing, Twist, Salsa, Modern, and Rumba
Waltz, Merengue, Rumba, Fox Trot, and Flamenco
Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive
Which style of dance uses the floor as an equal partner in the dance?
Ballet
Modern
Jazz
Tap
Which style of swing dance is the classical New York style performed at the Savoy Ballroom?
Lindy Hop
Jitterbug
Jive
Hop
Which style of dance developed through the minstrel show, variety show, and the musical?
Ballet
Modern
Ballroom
Tap
What is your favorite style of dance to perform?
