WorksheetsJazz Terminoloy/History Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the definition of chasse?
A sliding action or step together step where the feet “kiss” and point in the middle
A routine or combination with smooth dance movements, usually to popular music
Moving one body part independently of others
Fingers spread apart
Which dance style is known for its smooth dance movements to popular music?
Chasse
Jazz
Isolation
Jazz Hand
What is the definition of isolation?
A sliding action or step together step where the feet “kiss” and point in the middle
A routine or combination with smooth dance movements, usually to popular music
Moving one body part independently of others
Fingers spread apart
What is the definition of jazz hand?
A sliding action or step together step where the feet “kiss” and point in the middle
A routine or combination with smooth dance movements, usually to popular music
Moving one body part independently of others
Fingers spread apart
What is the definition of cross ball change?
Cross front, rock side, step
To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight
A rolling movement that starts at the knees and continues moving through the thighs, pelvis, ribs, head and arms
A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent
What is the definition of dig?
Cross front, rock side, step
To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight
A rolling movement that starts at the knees and continues moving through the thighs, pelvis, ribs, head and arms
A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent
What is the definition of body roll?
Cross front, rock side, step
To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight
A rolling movement that starts at the knees and continues moving through the thighs, pelvis, ribs, head and arms
A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent
What is the definition of jazz split?
Cross front, rock side, step
To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight
A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent
Walks done in demi plie position, no turn out, feet in parallel position
What is the definition of jazz walk?
Cross front, rock side, step
To place the ball of the foot on the floor without changing weight
A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent
Walks done in demi plie position, no turn out, feet in parallel position
What is the definition of three step turn?
A full turn requiring 3 steps to complete the turn. First step is taken side, second step is taken making ½ turn facing back, third step is taken making ½ turn facing front
A jump from one leg to the other keeping both knees straight
A slide to the floor ending with forward leg locked and back leg bent
Walks done in demi plie position, no turn out, feet in parallel position
