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WorksheetsHistory of Jazz CFA
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Jazz dance is a constantly evolving form of popular dance movement that is a reflection of popular _____________________?
a)
traditions
b)
culture
c)
countries
2.
2. Jazz dance is a blend of _______________ and _______________ traditions.
a)
Spanish and Latin
b)
African and European
c)
French and Spanish
3.
3. Jazz originated from ___________________.
a)
Native American tribes
b)
Rhythms of African Slaves
c)
American
4.
4. Jazz truly formed in what decade?
a)
1900's
b)
1930's
c)
1950's
d)
1920's
5.
5. The______________ and ________________ were two popular dances in the 1930's.
a)
Charleston and Jitterbug
b)
Boogie Woogie and Jitterbug
c)
Boogie Woogie and Charleston
6.
True or False
6. In the 1940's, Jazz dance became seen as more professional, moving from dance halls to the stage.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
7. force arch
a)
dancer's body rotates
b)
partial weight transfer to ball of foot
c)
a turn moving to the side with three steps
d)
position where the dancer's weight is on the ball of their feet
8.
8. ball change
a)
dancer's body rotates
b)
partial weight transfer to ball of foot
c)
a turn moving to the side with three steps
d)
position where the dancer's weight is on the ball of their feet
9.
9. Jazz Square
a)
dancer's body rotates
b)
partial weight transfer to ball of foot
c)
a turn moving to the side with three steps
d)
four steps that form a square pattern
10.
10. Pivot Step
a)
dancer's body rotates about its vertical axis without traveling
b)
partial weight transfer to ball of foot
c)
a turn moving to the side with three steps
d)
four steps that form a square pattern
11.
11. Three Step Turn
a)
dancer's body rotates about its vertical axis without traveling
b)
partial weight transfer to ball of foot
c)
a turn moving to the side with three steps
d)
four steps that form a square pattern
12.
12. Grapevine Step
a)
dancer's body rotates about its vertical axis without traveling
b)
three steps consisting of side, back, cross, side
c)
a turn moving to the side with three steps
d)
four steps that form a square pattern
13.
13. Develope' Leap
a)
split jump where the front leg "develops" through passe
b)
split jump where the front leg "brushes" straight from the floor
c)
turn in place on one leg
d)
a position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
14.
14. Jete' Leap
a)
split jump where the front leg "develops" through passe
b)
split jump where the front leg "brushes" straight from the floor
c)
turn in place on one leg
d)
a position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
15.
15. Chasse'
a)
split jump where the front leg "develops" through passe
b)
to "chase"
c)
turn in place on one leg
d)
a position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
16.
16. Pirouette
a)
split jump where the front leg "develops" through passe
b)
to "chase"
c)
turn in place on one leg
d)
a position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
17.
17. Passe'
a)
split jump where the front leg "develops" through passe
b)
to "chase"
c)
turn in place on one leg
d)
a position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
18.
18. Pas de Bourree
a)
split jump where the front leg "develops" through passe
b)
to "chase"
c)
three steps that consist of a cross back, side, and front
d)
a position of the leg where the arch of the foot is connected to the knee
19.
19. Known as the "Father of Jazz"
a)
Jack Cole
b)
Bob Fosse
c)
Eugene Louis Faccuito (Luigi)
d)
William Henry Lane
20.
20. His technique requires extreme muscle control and grace; it is influenced by ballet.
a)
Jack Cole
b)
Bob Fosse
c)
Eugene Louis Faccuito (Luigi)
d)
William Henry Lane
21.
21. He became famous in the 1970's. for shows such as, "Sweet Charity", "Chicago", and "All That Jazz"
a)
Jack Cole
b)
Bob Fosse
c)
Eugene Louis Faccuito (Luigi)
d)
William Henry Lane
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