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WorksheetsDance general knowledge
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the Haka Dance of the Maori people in New Zealand used for?
Religious events
Weddings
Warrior training
Harvest
In which style do the dancers keep their hands and arms mostly to their sides?
Latin
Ballet
Irish step dance
Hip Hop
The Polonaise and Mazurka are traditional styles from which European country
Which of the following is the traditional dance and music of Argentina?
Salsa
Tango
Waltz
Polka
The Waltz is a popular dance that originated in the late 17th Century from which European city?
Berlin, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Paris, France
Cairo, Egypt
In dance, what is the name given to the person who creates the movement?
A Composer
An Architect
A Choreographer
A Designer
Breakdancing or b-boying/ b-girling originated in which American city?
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Miami
In classical ballet, how many positions of the feet and arms are there?
50
5
15
10
Who is this famous dancer?
Alex Wong
Ashley Banjo
Fred Astaire
Maddie Ziegler
Who is this famous dancer
Maddie Ziegler
Beyoncé
Misty Copeland
Britney Spears
Who is this famous dancer/ choreographer
Bob Fosse
Ashley Banjo
Gene Kelly
Michael Jackson
Who is this famous dancer?
Margot Fontyn
Maddie Zeigler
Misty Copeland
Darcy Bussle
Which of the following lists are types of "action" in dance?
Contact, formations, mirroring and counterpoint
Fast/ slow, strong/ light, flowing/ abrupt
Jump, travel, gesture, turn, balance and transfer of weight
Levels, directions, patterns, pathways and size
What skills will help you "express" ideas and connect to your audience?
Focus (eye level), facial expressions and musicality
Posture, balance and control
Flexibility, extension and stamina
Unison and canon
What should your mindset be in a dance class?
Choose the correct THREE answers
Growth - try everything to the best of your ability and show resilience when things are hard.
Closed - if its hard, give up. Say things like "what's the point, why are we doing this anyway?"
Open - be willing to try new things and accept you don't know if you can do something until you put in all your effort and try.
Kindness - to myself and others. Do not judge others and their progress, concentrate on myself and what I am achieving!
