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Dance Vocabulary

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three components of ballroom dancing are movement, steps and footwork, and lead and follow.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

refers to being aware of your surroundings and your position relative to them. It's important for a number of reasons, including knowing about location, distance, and personal space.

a)

spatial awareness

b)

kinesthetic

c)

movement relationship

d)

footwork

3.

relating to a person's awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body by means of sensory organs in the muscles and joints

a)

spatial awareness

b)

kinesthetic

c)

movement relationship

d)

footwork

4.

tells with whom or what the body is connecting.

a)

spatial awareness

b)

kinesthetic

c)

movement relationship

d)

footwork

5.

When learning to hold arms in first position, it is important to to pay attention to body placement and alignment. Many corrections use a reference of which kind of tool to remind students to keep a proper first position?

a)

hula-hoop

b)

bowling ball

c)

beach ball

d)

straight line

6.

What is the main difference between a demi plie and a grand plie?

a)

In a demi plie feet are in first position only and heels to not leave the floor. In a grand plie feet are in any position and heels leave the floor.

b)

In a demi plie feet are in first position only and heels leave the floor. In a grand plie feet are in any position and heels do not leave the floor.

c)

In a demi plie feet are in second position only and heels to not leave the floor. In a grand plie feet are in any position and heels leave the floor.

d)

In a demi plie feet are in any position and heels to not leave the floor. In a grand plie feet are in any position and heels leave the floor.

7.

pull or stretch

a)

tendu

b)

plie

c)

sous-sus

d)

releve

8.

raise

a)

tendu

b)

plie

c)

sous-sus

d)

releve

9.

bent or bending

a)

tendu

b)

plie

c)

sous-sus

d)

releve

10.

over-under

a)

tendu

b)

plie

c)

sous-sus

d)

releve

11.

A basic pirouette begins in fourth position and means to turn on one foot.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A good practice to improve on a certain skill is to give up and never try a move if you are not good at it.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Corrections are important to receive and to work on to become a better dancer.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When given a correction, what are the three main tips given by the ballet teacher?

a)

Keep an open mind, talk to your teacher, work on your corrections

b)

Keep an open mind, don't talk to your teacher, work on your corrections

c)

Keep an open mind, talk to your teacher, don't work on your corrections

d)

Don't keep an open mind, talk to your teacher, work on your corrections

15.

What tool can be useful to learn new steps or skills in the dance studio?

a)

beach ball

b)

journal

c)

wearing the correct shoes

d)

nothing

16.

"_______" is the portion of class where the exercises are done in the center of the room.

a)

center

b)

bar

c)

warm up

d)

across the floor

17.

This movement is when the working leg is extended until only the tip of the toe is touching the floor.

a)

tendu

b)

bar

c)

warm up

d)

across the floor

18.

What is the definition of a plie'?

a)

When you bend your legs during a ballet move

b)

When you keep your legs straight during a ballet move

c)

When you bend your legs during a workout

d)

When you turn or spin during a ballet move

19.

There are 5 ballet feet positions and 5 arm positions.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Match the correct definition for the associated vocabulary word. 

Improvisation

a)

More than creating movements, the means of playing with rhythm, timing and dynamics.

b)

One of the elements of dance, how a dancer uses the 3 dimensional space with their body.

c)

Movement of one part of the body while the rest of the body remains still.

d)

The energy, the effort, or force, or the weight applied to the movement over time.

21.

Match the correct definition for the associated vocabulary word. 

Shape

a)

More than creating movements, the means of playing with rhythm, timing and dynamics.

b)

One of the elements of dance, how a dancer uses the 3 dimensional space with their body.

c)

Movement of one part of the body while the rest of the body remains still.

d)

The energy, the effort, or force, or the weight applied to the movement over time.

22.

Match the correct definition for the associated vocabulary word. 

Isolation

a)

More than creating movements, the means of playing with rhythm, timing and dynamics.

b)

One of the elements of dance, how a dancer uses the 3 dimensional space with their body.

c)

Movement of one part of the body while the rest of the body remains still.

d)

The energy, the effort, or force, or the weight applied to the movement over time.

23.

Match the correct definition for the associated vocabulary word. 

Dynamics

a)

More than creating movements, the means of playing with rhythm, timing and dynamics.

b)

One of the elements of dance, how a dancer uses the 3 dimensional space with their body.

c)

Movement of one part of the body while the rest of the body remains still.

d)

The energy, the effort, or force, or the weight applied to the movement over time.

24.

This is a movement in which the dancer rises on the tips of the toes.

a)

releve

b)

tendu

c)

plie'

d)

battement

25.

This movement is an extension of the leg to the front, side, or back, either repeatedly or as a single movement.

a)

releve

b)

tendu

c)

plie'

d)

battement

26.

Elements of dance: Space includes?

a)

level

b)

direction

c)

pathway

d)

tempo

27.

Elements of dance: Energy includes?

a)

weight

b)

quality

c)

level

d)

tempo

28.

Elements of dance: Time includes?

a)

fast

b)

slow

c)

increasing

d)

decreasing

29.

A series of 3 steps in a back, side front pattern

a)

Jazz Square

b)

Chasse

c)

Grapevine

d)

Pas de Bourree

30.

How many steps do you take in a jazz square

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

31.

A rocking step that changes the weight between the feet

a)

Pivot turn

b)

Ball-change

c)

Pirouette

d)

Lindy

32.

Chasse means to chase

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A turn or change direction while feet stay in one place

a)

Pivot turn

b)

Pirouette

c)

Jete

d)

Jazz Square

34.
A turn, performed in releve with the other leg in passe
a)
Chasse
b)
Pirouette
c)
Pivot turn
d)
Jete
35.

These two dance styles have the same roots as Jazz Dance

a)

Ballet & Contemporary

b)

Folklorico & Bachata

c)

Salsa & Ballet

d)

Hip-Hop & Tap

36.

A position of the body where your torso is off-center and your legs are bent at the knee. It kind of looks like the letter Z and Michael Jackson is famous for this position.

a)

Hold

b)

Hinge

c)

Jump

d)

Wearing one glove

37.

A movement where you step and slowly slide the second leg in towards the body.

a)

Drag

b)

Jazz square

c)

Jazz Hands

d)

Pirouette

38.

Bending of the knee

a)

Pile

b)

En dedon

c)

En dour

d)

Glisse

39.

Assemble

a)

To fly

b)

To assemble in the air

c)

To the side

d)

To Jump

40.

Big Kick

a)

Grande battment

b)

Battment

c)

Pile

d)

Assemble

41.

Glisse

a)

To chase

b)

To move

c)

To glide

d)

Going forward

42.

To jump

a)

Derierre

b)

A la seconde

c)

Assemble

d)

Saute

43.

En Face

a)

Glisse

b)

Facing the audience

c)

To jump

d)

Go backwards

44.
Releve
a)
to bend
b)
to chase
c)
to leap
d)
to rise
45.
Arabesque
a)
the supporting leg is straight, while the other leg is raised horizontally behind the dancer
b)
the supporting leg is straight, while the other leg is raised horizontally to the side of the dancer
46.
Triceps
a)
top, front of the arm
b)
top, back of the arm
c)
top, front of the leg
d)
top, back of the leg
47.
Bicep
a)
top, back of the arm
b)
top, front of the arm
c)
top, back of th leg
d)
top, front of the leg
48.
Quadriceps
a)
2 headed muscle
b)
3 headed muscle
c)
4 headed muscle
49.
Hamstring
a)
2 headed muscle
b)
3 headed muscle
c)
4 headed muscle
50.
Calf
a)
flexes and extends the foot
b)
flexes and extend the knee
c)
stabilizes the ankle
d)
stabilizers the knee
51.
Jete
a)
to bend
b)
to chase
c)
to leap
d)
to rise
52.
4 Stage Directions
a)
Up Stage, Down Stage, Stage Right, Stage Left
b)
Up Stage, Back Stage, Stage Right, Stage Left
c)
Up Stage, Down Stage, Right Stage, Left Stage
53.
En l'air is used to describe ballet steps done....?
a)
In the air
b)
On the side
c)
On the ground
d)
In the back
54.

Which term is used to describe a large leap in ballet?

a)

Demi-plié

b)

Grande jeté

c)

Small jump

d)

Full bend

55.

Passé means

a)

to plie

b)

to lengthen

c)

to grow

d)

to pass

56.

Coupé means

a)

to chase

b)

to curve

c)

to catch

d)

to cut

57.

Ronde de jambe means...

a)

circle the foot

b)

round of the leg

c)

circle the arm

d)

circle the head

58.

Port de Bras means...

a)

The carriage of the arms

b)

Upper-body movement

c)

Eye gaze

d)

Back bend

59.

What is the main characteristic of the supporting leg in a pirouette?

a)

It bends at the knee

b)

It stays in place

c)

It moves in a circle

d)

It jumps up and down

60.

What is the English translation of the French word "Chainé"?

a)

Chained or linked

b)

Danced or moved

c)

Turned or twisted

d)

Jumped or leaped

61.

Tendu means...

a)

To bend

b)

To rise

c)

To point or stretch the foot

d)

To jump

62.

Grand Plie' is

a)

Half bend of the knee

b)

Thrown

c)

Full bend of the knee

63.
Which of the following means half?
a)
Demi
b)
Grande
c)
Releve
d)
Degage
64.

Plié means

a)

A bending of the knee

b)

To stretch the ankle

c)

To jump

d)

To kick the leg in any direction

65.

"Turnout" measures the ability of the dancer to turn his/her feet and legs out from what part of the body? 

a)
Waist
b)
Hips
c)
Knees
d)
All of the above
66.

Where did ballet originate?

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

Russia

d)

England

67.

Which direction facing the audience is stage right?

a)

to the right

b)

to the left

68.

Which direction is upstage facing the audience?

a)

move backwards

b)

move forwards

69.

Battement

a)

Tossed

b)

Beating

c)

Thrown apart

70.

Select an image that shows a Low Level of dance.

a)

b)

c)

d)

71.

Select an image that shows the Shape of a triangle.

a)

b)

c)

d)

72.

Drawing together two ends of a muscle to make smaller.

a)

Fall & Recovery

b)

Contraction

c)

Weight

d)

Release

73.

Pull of gravity between, that makes the body fall and then return enact position.

a)

Jump

b)

Tilt

c)

Jump

d)

Fall & Recovery

74.

A movement similar to an arabesque except that the trunk leans away from the extended leg toward the floor; can occur with a pitch.

a)

Jump

b)

Contraction

c)

Hinge

d)

Tlit

75.

The ability of a dancer to move responsibly to music.

a)

Breath

b)

Fall & Recovery

c)

Musicality

d)

Improvisation

76.

Creating movement on the spot without premeditation of what to do next.

a)

Tilt

b)

Improvisation

c)

Contraction

d)

Hinge

77.

Letting go of a contraction.

a)

Improvisation

b)

Tilt

c)

Fall & Recovery

d)

Release

78.

The element of one's body mass that affects movement.

a)

Hinge

b)

Weight

c)

Release

d)

Contraction

79.

Dancers use of inhalation and exhalation to initiate, develop, or suspend movement

a)

Breath

b)

Fall & Recovery

c)

Release

d)

Contraction

80.

What number do we usually count in in dance?

a)

10

b)

8

c)

12

d)

9

81.

What is the name for when dancers perform the same action, one after the other?

a)

Trickle

b)

Mexican wave

c)

Cannon

d)

Boogie

82.

Parallel position

a)

Feet and knees facing outwards

b)

Feet and knees facing forward.

c)

Feet and knees facing backwards

d)

none of the above

83.

Lyrical dance is

a)

A style of dance that is fast and short

b)

A style of dance that is slow and long

c)

A style of dancing with a smooth flowing quality.

d)

A style of dance that is rough.

84.

Percussive in dance means

a)

Little and fast

b)

A movement quality with is slow and soft

c)

Heavy beat

d)

A movement quality which is quick and more aggressive in nature

85.

Modern dance is

a)

Renegade

b)

A highly individualized form of artistic expression which began as a rejection of traditional ballet concepts

c)

A highly randomized form of ballet

d)

all of the above

86.

Pivot turn is

a)

A turn in releve

b)

A turn in place on the ball on the foot

c)

A turn en dehors

d)

A turn en dedans

87.

Recover in dance means

a)

To resume original facing

b)

To resume the original dance

c)

To resume original nature

d)

To resume original position

88.

Floor pattern is

a)

tile or carpet

b)

an imaginary line of path in space

c)

hop scotch

d)

all of the above

89.

Alignment is

a)

placement of the body in space

b)

straight and tall

c)

placement of body parts

d)

relaxed and soft

90.

Downstage means

a)

toward the back

b)

toward the wings

c)

toward the audience

d)

toward the floor

91.

the act of movement of the upper body and arms

a)

Port de bra

b)

3rd Position

c)

Degage

d)

Rond de jambe

92.

Heels together with the toes pointed outwards.  

a)

3rd Position

b)

1st Position

c)

2nd Position

d)

5th Position

93.

Similar to 1st position but your feet are apart.

a)

3rd Position

b)

4th Position

c)

2nd Position

d)

1st position

94.

Which of the following would be considered plagiarism?

a)

Looking up information online and putting it into your own words while citing the source.

b)

Looking up information online and copying and pasting it into your own work.

c)

Quoting a line from literature in your answer, using quotation marks and citing the source

d)

Using a piece of common knowledge in a paper without citing a source

95.

Plagiarism is

a)

quoting a source without citing it.

b)

stealing someone's intellectual property.

c)

passing off other people's work as your own.

d)

all of the above

96.

Intellectual Property is protected by copyright and includes:

a)

published works like books

b)

music

c)

web and video content

d)

all of these

97.

Copyright is automatic--that means copyright starts when...

a)

someone first has an idea

b)

someone tells a friend about an idea

c)

someone records or writes something down

d)

someone sends in a copyright application

98.

Which is the best definition of copyright?

a)

protection of a person's ideas

b)

copying someone else's words

c)

a law that protects the rights of an author or creator

d)

permission to gather anything from the internet

99.

The human skeleton is made up of ______ bones.

a)

312

b)

206

c)

221

d)

237

100.

The largest bone in the body is the___.

a)

humerus

b)

patella

c)

femur

d)

heart

101.

The vertebrae protects your

a)

heart.

b)

spine.

c)

bladder.

d)

lungs.

102.

The part of the body where two bones meet is called

a)

tendon.

b)

joint.

c)

connector.

d)

patella.

103.

What nutrient will help your bones be strong?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

calcium

c)

Mountain Dew

d)

Fruit Punch

104.

What muscles are covered in red in the picture?

a)

Hamstring

b)

Quads

c)

Calf

d)

Gluteus Maximus

105.

What muscle is covered in red in the picture?

a)

Lats

b)

Deltoid

c)

Pectoral

d)

Abs