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WorksheetsBele - Traditional Dance of Dominica
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What dance are the people in the picture doing?
Heel and Toe
Bele
Bouyon
Twerking
Bele is only celebrated in Dominica.
True
False
In which of the following countries was Bele originated?
India
Dominica
Haiti
Africa
How many people are needed to dance Bele?
5
4
3
2
What is the male dancer referred to?
cavalier
macho man
champion
caval
What is the female dancer referred to?
Madmoiselle
Damsel
Dam
Madam
The main singer is called the "chantuelle."
True
False
The background singers are called the "la chorus."
True
False
Who usually begins the dance during Bele?
The Cavalier
The Dam
The both dancers
The Lavway
There are about 7 types of Bele dances in the caribbean. What are the 2 main ones performed in Dominica?
Pitche and Wond
Rickety and Contrdanse
Pitche and Sote
Priorite and Djouba
How many instruments are used for Bele?
2
1
4
5
The instrument in the picture is called a
snake skin drum
Tambou
Trellis
Canoe
Where was the Tambou drum originated?
North America
Haiti
Africa
Dominica
What material is the Tambou made of?
leather
wool
straw
goat skin
