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PATHFIT 3 - INTRO TO SOCIAL DANCE

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dancing without choreography is?

a)

Break it Down

b)

Groove

c)

Freestyle

d)

Isolation

2.

Which of the following is the attire appropriate for males in Modern Standard Dances?

a)

Black/White Shirt

b)

Black/White Long sleeves

c)

Black/White Sweat Shirt

d)

Coat and Tie

3.

It is a form of art that shows expressions and is really involved with movement.

a)

Art

b)

Dance

c)

Etiquette

d)

Social Dance

4.

3. In Cha Cha Cha, the steps in all directions should be taken first with the _________ of the foot in contact with the floor, and then with the heel lowering when the weight is fully transferred.

a)

A. Ankle

b)

B. Toe

c)

C. Ball

d)

D. Fingers

5.

Social Dances are also called as?

a)

Modern Standard Dance

b)

Latin America Dance

c)

Ballroom Dances

6.

3. What is this social dance?

a)

Tango

b)

Rumba

c)

Cha Cha Cha

d)

Jive

7.

2. Choose three (3) dances that are under the categoty of social dances

a)

Street Dance

b)

Tango

c)

Rumba

d)

Jive

e)

Contemporary

8.

1. Which one of the following belongs to social dances?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.
Dance should be ...
a)
fun
b)
a reflection of life
c)
a way of communicating without words
d)
all of the above
10.

Dance gives sense of togetherness and encourage positive interaction. What benefit does the sentence pertain ?

a)

Moral

b)

Spirtual

c)

Physical

d)

Social

11.

Enables joint mobility, hip and spine. What benefit does the sentence pertain ?

a)

Physical

b)

Mental

c)

Emotional

d)

Social

12.

The sequence of steps and movements in a dance

a)

choreography

b)

choreographer

c)

force

d)

ceremonial dance

13.

How do social dances contribute to one’s fitness and well-being?

a)

They help make one physically engaged and active, preventing lifestyle diseases.

b)

They cure lifestyle diseases.

c)

The help prevent sedentary lifestyle-related diseases.

d)

They develop one’s talent in dancing.

14.

Aside from fitness, which of the following can be developed if one engages in social dancing activities?

a)

Respect

b)

Courtesy

c)

Sense of community

d)

All of them

15.

GIVES LIFE TO THE DANCE. THIS SHOULD BE ACCORDANCE WITH THE THEME AND PATTERN OF MOVEMENTS OF THE DANCE

a)

MUSIC

b)

THEME

c)

TECHNIQUE

d)

DESIGN

16.

REFERS TO THE DANCE STEPS AND BASIC BODY MOVEMENTS REQUIRED OF A PARTICULAR DANCE.

a)

RHYTHM

b)

CHOREOGRAPHY

c)

MOVEMENTS

d)

DANCING

17.

dancing came from an old German word “ danson” which means to __________

a)

RELAX

b)

EXTEND

c)

STRETCH

d)

REACH

18.
“May I have this dance?” This line implies that the man…
a)
pleads to dance
b)
wishes to dance
c)
forces a girl to dance
d)
treats a girl with respect
19.
The following are dance etiquette that should be considered in a social dancing activity EXCEPT:
a)
Wear appropriate dancing attire.
b)
Ask someone’s permission to dance.
c)
Always follow counterclockwise direction.
d)
Insist on executing difficult dance steps with your partner.
20.
The following values can be developed if one engages in social dancing activities EXCEPT:
a)
respect and obedience
b)
punctuality and maturity
c)
courtesy and maturity
d)
leadership and commitment
21.
How do social dances contribute to one’s fitness and well-being?
a)
They cure lifestyle diseases.
b)
They develop one’s talent in dancing.
c)
They help make one physically engaged and active.
d)
They help prevent sedentary lifestyle-related diseases.
22.
Which dance takes its inspiration from the spectacle of bullfighting?
a)
Swing
b)
Mambo
c)
Rhumba
d)
Paso Doble
23.
Which of the following best describes social dance?
a)
It is performed with a pair.
b)
It is usually danced in a competition.
c)
It improves social skills and fitness.
d)
It entertains people in a social function.
24.
Which Latin American Dance did not originate from Cuba?
a)
Salsa
b)
Samba
c)
Rumba
d)
Cha-cha-cha
25.
Which of the following is an example of Modern Standard Dances?
a)
Jive
b)
Rhumba
c)
Samba
d)
Waltz
26.
Which of the following is the best practice of personal grooming when dancing?
a)
Don’t smoke to avoid bad odor.
b)
Check your grooming periodically.
c)
Take a shower and use a deodorant.
d)
Brush your teeth and use mouthwash.
27.
Which of the following is the attire paired with a tie appropriate for males in Modern Standard dances?
a)
coat
b)
shirt
c)
vest
d)
sweater
28.

These are the following benefits of social dances.

a)

it alleviate energy

b)

it increases tension and stress

c)

it helps improve social interaction.

29.

On the dance floor, Be Polite (Thank or compliment your partner).

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it's not your personal style.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

On the dance floor, the line of direction is clockwise

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

Dance to the level of your partner

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

You can blame your partner for a missed execution of figures in dance.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

Avoid wearing sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

It is described as very happy, boppy, lively dance, with many of knee-lifting, bending and rocking of the hips.

a)

Cha-Cha-Cha

b)

Jive

c)

Swing

36.

It is a smooth dance that travels around the dance floor. It is easy to recognize this dance because of the "rise and fall" action..

a)

Foxtrot

b)

Slow Waltz

c)

Tango

37.

It is a lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance.

a)

Cha-Cha-Cha

b)

Jive

c)

Mambo

38.

This dance is suited for both formal and informal events because of the upbeat melodies.

a)

Foxtrot

b)

Tango

c)

Quickstep

39.

Ballroom dances are classified into two major classification. Choose 2 answer in the choices.

a)

Latin American Dances and Modern Standard Dances

b)

Latin Argentina Dances and Modern Standard Dances

c)

Latin American Dances and Modern Dances

40.

Ballroom dances are usually performed in

a)

Pair: male and female

b)

By group

c)

Both by pair and by group

41.

Social dances and dance mixer are also called

a)

Ballroom Dances

b)

Modern Dances

c)

Latin American Dances

42.

Social dances and dance mixer are primarily intended to

a)

get to dance with any partner

b)

get to know other people.

c)

get to dance and know other people

43.

Jive / Boogie, and Swing originated from what country?

a)

America

b)

Brazil

c)

Cuba

d)

Spain

44.

What dance is characterized primarily by its rise and fall action?

a)

cha-cha

b)

mambo

c)

swing

d)

waltz

45.

Cha cha cha dance originated from what country?

a)

America

b)

Brazil

c)

Cuba

d)

Spain

46.

What term is used to refer to dances primarily intended to get to know other people in a certain formal or semi-formal occasion?

a)

ballroom dance

b)

dance sport

c)

festival dance

d)

social dance

47.

What is the general term used for the DO’s and DON’T’s in social dancing?

a)

behavior

b)

character

c)

dance demeanor

d)

dance etiquette

48.

What can be developed if one engages in social dancing activities?

a)

respect

b)

sense of community

c)

courtesy

d)

all of them

49.

Which of the following is an example of Modern Standard Dances?

a)

cha-cha

b)

jive

c)

rhumba

d)

tango

50.

What value can be developed in social dancing when a boy leads while a girl follows?

a)

gentleness

b)

leadership

c)

obedience

d)

respect