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Dance MS Final Review

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of 'Tendu' in ballet positions?

a)

to stretch

b)

to jump

c)

to spin

d)

to bend

2.

What does 'Degage' mean in ballet positions?

a)

to disengage

b)

to jump

c)

to turn

d)

to bend

3.

How many feet positions are there in ballet?

(a)  

4.

Who is credited as the founder of ballet?

a)

King Louis XIV

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Mikhail Baryshnikov

d)

Anna Pavlova

5.

Who is Michael Baryshnikov?

a)

A famous dancer (born 1948)

b)

A renowned physicist

c)

A celebrated chef

d)

A famous novelist

6.

What does 'Saute' mean in ballet vocabulary?

a)

to jump

b)

to spin

c)

to stretch

d)

to bend

7.

What does 'Plie' mean in ballet vocabulary?

a)

to bend

b)

to jump

c)

to spin

d)

to stretch

8.

What does 'En dehors' mean in ballet vocabulary?

a)

to the outside (turn)

b)

to the inside (turn)

c)

on the ground

d)

in the air

9.

What does 'En dedans' mean in ballet vocabulary?

a)

to the inside (turn)

b)

to the outside (turn)

c)

jumping step

d)

bending of the knee

10.

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

a)

Sagittal plane

b)

Transverse plane

c)

Coronal plane

d)

Oblique plane

11.

Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?

a)

Frontal plane

b)

Sagittal plane

c)

Transverse plane

d)

Oblique plane

12.

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves?

a)

Transverse plane

b)

Sagittal plane

c)

Frontal plane

d)

Oblique plane

13.

What is kinesiology?

4 lines
14.

What is the function of the skeletal system in ballet?

a)

Protects the body's vital organs and provides the body's structure

b)

Regulates the body's temperature during dance routines

c)

Produces energy for muscle contractions in ballet

d)

Controls the rhythm and timing of dance movements

15.

What is the function of the muscular system in ballet?

a)

Moves the body and provides power for movement

b)

Controls breathing and heart rate only

c)

Provides nutrients to the body

d)

Regulates body temperature

16.

Which dance originated in England?

a)

Maypole Dance

b)

Samba

c)

Tango

d)

Flamenco

17.

Troika is a folk line dance from which country?

a)

Russia

b)

Spain

c)

India

d)

Brazil

18.

Foxtrot is an American social dance.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which dance is danced in 3/4 time?

a)

Foxtrot

b)

Waltz

c)

Tango

d)

Samba

20.

Baile Folklorico originated in which country?

a)

Mexico

b)

Spain

c)

Argentina

d)

Brazil

21.

Samba originated in which country?

a)

Brazil

b)

Spain

c)

India

d)

Nigeria

22.

Tango is best described as:

a)

A solo dance

b)

A passionate partner dance

c)

A group dance

d)

A line dance

23.

Which continent is known for the use of drums in traditional music and dances?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

Antarctica

24.

Bata Dance is from which country?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Brazil

c)

India

d)

Cuba

25.

Adowa Dance is from which country?

a)

Ghana

b)

Nigeria

c)

Kenya

d)

South Africa

26.

Bollywood is the movie and entertainment capital of which country?

a)

India

b)

USA

c)

France

d)

Brazil

27.

Bharatanatyam is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What does the 'Body' element in dance refer to?

a)

The area in which the dance takes place

b)

The physical body and how it is used in dance, including shapes and movements made by different body parts

c)

The rhythm and tempo of the dance

d)

The force and intensity of movement

29.

The force and intensity of movement, which can vary from light to strong, is called ________ in dance.

a)

Energy

b)

Rhythm

c)

Space

d)

Tempo

30.

Which element of dance is described as 'The area in which the dance takes place, including levels, directions, and pathways'?

a)

Space

b)

Time

c)

Energy

d)

Rhythm

31.

Time in dance refers to:

a)

The physical body and how it is used

b)

The area in which the dance takes place

c)

The rhythm and tempo of the dance, including the duration of movements

d)

The movement aspect of dance

32.

Core Movements are defined as:

a)

Movements starting further from the core

b)

Movements starting near the torso

c)

Movements initiated by hands, feet, head

d)

Movements that engage the extremities of the body

33.

Distal Movements are movements that start ________ from the core.

a)

further

b)

closer

c)

above

d)

below

34.

Which of the following is an example of a core movement?

a)

Movements initiated by hands

b)

Twists, rolls from the torso or back

c)

Movements initiated by feet

d)

Movements initiated by head

35.

Core movements engage the ________ of the body, while distal movements engage the extremities of the body.

a)

center

b)

hands

c)

feet

d)

joints

36.

The movement aspect of dance, including jumps, lifts, turns, and pauses, is called ________.

a)

Action

b)

Rhythm

c)

Space

d)

Expression

37.

The area in which the dance occurs, including levels, directions, and pathways, is called ________.

a)

Space

b)

Tempo

c)

Rhythm

d)

Dynamics

38.

The rhythm and tempo of the dance, including speed and duration of movements, is called ________.

a)

Time

b)

Space

c)

Energy

d)

Form

39.

The quality of movement, such as sharpness or smoothness, is called ________.

a)

Energy

b)

Rhythm

c)

Space

d)

Tempo

40.

The way dancers interact with each other and the space around them is called ________.

a)

Relationship

b)

Rhythm

c)

Tempo

d)

Formation

41.

Which of the following is an example of Axial Movement?

a)

Walking

b)

Twisting

c)

Running

d)

Jumping

42.

Which of the following is an example of Locomotor Movement?

a)

Reaching

b)

Spinning

c)

Running

d)

Twisting

43.

The path a dancer takes, such as forward, backward, or diagonal, is called _________.

a)

Direction

b)

Tempo

c)

Rhythm

d)

Balance

44.

The form created by the dancer's body, which can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, is called _________.

a)

Shape

b)

Rhythm

c)

Tempo

d)

Space

45.

The height of the movement, categorized as high, medium, or low, is called _________

a)

Level

b)

Tempo

c)

Direction

d)

Rhythm

46.

The route taken by a dancer, which can be straight, curved, or zigzag, is called _________.

a)

Pathway

b)

Tempo

c)

Dynamics

d)

Formation

47.

The scale of the movement, ranging from big to small or narrow to wide, is called _________.

a)

Size

b)

Tempo

c)

Direction

d)

Rhythm

48.

What is the term for when all dancers are moving together in synchronization?

a)

In Time

b)

Freestyle

c)

Solo

d)

Off Beat

49.

What is the precision of movements in relation to the music's rhythm called?

a)

Timing

b)

Balance

c)

Expression

d)

Coordination

50.

What is the term for slowing down movements to match the music's tempo?

a)

Half Time

b)

Double Time

c)

Syncopation

d)

Staccato

51.

What is the term for speeding up movements to match the music's tempo?

a)

Double Time

b)

Syncopation

c)

Canon

d)

Retrograde

52.

What is a method of counting in dance to maintain rhythm and timing called?

a)

8 Count

b)

Step Mark

c)

Beat Jump

d)

Time Tap

53.

Which concept is described as 'Dancers moving together in an 8 count'?

a)

Timing

b)

Choreography

c)

Formation

d)

Expression

54.

Which concept is described as 'Fast movements in a slow song or slow movements in a fast song'?

a)

Tempo

b)

Dynamics

c)

Pitch

d)

Harmony

55.

Which concept is described as 'One dancer starts a movement, followed by another dancer starting the same movement after a delay'?

a)

Canon

b)

Unison

c)

Mirroring

d)

Retrograde

56.

Movements that are gentle and smooth, often conveying a sense of calm, are described as _______.

a)

Soft

b)

Harsh

c)

Abrupt

d)

Rigid

57.

Movements that are powerful and forceful, often conveying intensity, are described as _______.

a)

Strong

b)

Gentle

c)

Slow

d)

Light

58.

Movements that feel grounded and weighty, often creating a sense of gravity, are described as _______.

a)

Heavy

b)

Light

c)

Swift

d)

Sharp

59.

Movements that are airy and buoyant, often conveying a sense of freedom, are described as _______.

a)

Light

b)

Heavy

c)

Sharp

d)

Bound

60.

Movements that are controlled and compact, often showing precision, are described as _______.

a)

Tight

b)

Loose

c)

Erratic

d)

Sloppy

61.

Movements that are relaxed and free, often conveying ease, are described as _______.

a)

Loose

b)

Rigid

c)

Sharp

d)

Tense

62.

Movements that are continuous and flowing, often creating a seamless effect, are described as _______.

a)

Fluid

b)

Rigid

c)

Abrupt

d)

Jumpy

63.

Movements that are abrupt and clear, often emphasizing contrast, are described as _______.

a)

Sharp

b)

Smooth

c)

Continuous

d)

Blurry

64.

Jazz dance is a blend of two styles of dance: ________ and ________ and is rooted in ________.

a)

Ethnic African, European, African American culture

b)

Ballet, Tap, Latin American culture

c)

Hip Hop, Contemporary, Asian culture

d)

Ballroom, Folk, Native American culture

65.

Jazz dance includes steps like ________, ________, and ________.

a)

ball change, chassé, jazz square

b)

pirouette, plié, arabesque

c)

moonwalk, robot, pop lock

d)

waltz, foxtrot, tango

66.

Jazz began as a ________ before moving to the stage, and continues to grow and change!

a)

social dance

b)

classical symphony

c)

opera performance

d)

military march

67.

Jazz started as a SOCIAL DANCE. This means...

a)

It was a dance meant to be done by all people, together, for fun & recreation!

b)

It was a dance only performed on stage by professionals.

c)

It was a dance that required strict rules and no improvisation.

d)

It was a dance only for competitions and not for enjoyment.

68.

Over time, jazz evolved to be more THEATRICAL. This means...

a)

The style evolved to be more trained, more technical, and performed on stage.

b)

The style became less structured and more improvised.

c)

Jazz started to use only acoustic instruments.

d)

Jazz was no longer performed in public venues.

69.

What are the three styles of jazz listed in the worksheet?

a)

Classical, Contemporary, Commercial

b)

Bebop, Swing, Ragtime

c)

Fusion, Dixieland, Free Jazz

d)

Cool, Hard Bop, Modal

70.

Classical jazz is influenced heavily by ________ and ________.

a)

ballet and modern dance

b)

hip hop and tap

c)

folk and country

d)

salsa and flamenco

71.

Contemporary jazz is most well known/used today and focuses on ________ and ________.

a)

technique, expression

b)

melody, harmony

c)

speed, volume

d)

lyrics, rhythm

72.

Commercial jazz is driven by ________, ________, and ________.

a)

entertainment, consumerism, music videos

b)

tradition, improvisation, history

c)

education, discipline, theory

d)

politics, activism, protest

73.

What was jazz dance known as during the 1920-1930s?

a)

Jazz Age or Roaring 20s

b)

Swing Era

c)

Disco Fever

d)

Hip Hop Revolution

74.

Which music and dance style became very popular in the 1920-1930s?

a)

Jazz music/dance

b)

Classical ballet

c)

Hip hop

d)

Salsa

75.

During which period did jazz dance become deeply rooted in jazz music and reach a peak after WWII?

a)

1940-1950s

b)

1920-1930s

c)

1960-1970s

d)

1980-1990s

76.

Which new music style helped influence jazz dance in the 1990s?

a)

Hip hop

b)

Classical

c)

Country

d)

Opera

77.

Who is known as the 'Father of Theatrical Jazz'?

(a)  

78.

Which major jazz dance figure is famous for 'Jazz Hands'?

a)

Bob Fosse

b)

Martha Graham

c)

Alvin Ailey

d)

Twyla Tharp

79.

Which of the following is NOT associated with Bob Fosse?

a)

Jazz Hands

b)

Shoulder Rolls

c)

Codified African Vernacular Dance

d)

Famous Choreographer

80.

Jazz dance in the 2000s is known for which of the following?

a)

Staying at the forefront of pop culture

b)

Being influenced by MTV

c)

Shrinking and evolving

d)

All of the above

81.

Hip Hop began as ________, and was born in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s.

a)

street dancing

b)

opera singing

c)

ballet performance

d)

classical music

82.

Hip Hop began as street dancing, and was born in ________ in the 1970s.

a)

the Bronx, New York

b)

Los Angeles, California

c)

Chicago, Illinois

d)

Miami, Florida

83.

Hip Hop began as street dancing, and was born in the Bronx, New York, in the ________.

a)

1970s

b)

1980s

c)

1960s

d)

1990s

84.

Hip Hop dance began with the style ________, and today includes styles like popping, locking, and house.

a)

break dancing

b)

ballet

c)

salsa

d)

tango

85.

Hip Hop dance began with the style break dancing, and today includes styles like ________, locking, and house.

a)

popping

b)

ballet

c)

salsa

d)

tango

86.

Hip Hop dance began with the style break dancing, and today includes styles like popping, ________, and house.

a)

locking

b)

ballet

c)

salsa

d)

waltz

87.

Hip Hop dance began with the style break dancing, and today includes styles like popping, locking, and ________.

a)

house

b)

ballet

c)

salsa

d)

tango

88.

It has deep cultural roots in ________ culture.

a)

African American

b)

Japanese

c)

French

d)

Indian

89.

The four pillars of Hip Hop are:

a)

DJing, MCing, Breakdancing, Graffiti

b)

Rapping, Singing, Dancing, Painting

c)

Beatboxing, DJing, Singing, Drawing

d)

MCing, Acting, DJing, Sculpting

90.

What is the newest fifth pillar of Hip Hop?

a)

Knowledge

b)

Graffiti

c)

DJing

d)

Breakdancing

91.

Which pillar of Hip Hop includes all forms of modern street dance, acrobatics, fast footwork, and back/head spins?

a)

Break Dancing

b)

Graffiti Art

c)

DJing

d)

MCing

92.

Which pillar of Hip Hop involves disc jockeying, DJs physically scratching records, and the use of a turntable?

a)

DJing

b)

MCing

c)

Graffiti Art

d)

Breakdancing

93.

Which pillar of Hip Hop is about rapping the lyrics and began as a sidekick to the DJ?

a)

MCing

b)

Breaking

c)

Graffiti

d)

DJing

94.

How many level variations are there in dance?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

95.

What are the dance variation levels?

a)

Low, Middle, and High

b)

North, East, South, and West

c)

Up, Down, and Side

d)

Left, Right, and Center

96.

What are the diving planes of the body?

a)

High and Low Planes

b)

Coronal, Diagonal, and Sideways

c)

Coronal, Sagittal, and Transverse

d)

Inside, Outside, and Between

97.

Plie means bending of the knees. Which is another word for bending at a joint?

a)

Forward

b)

Point

c)

Flexion

d)

Tendu

98.

A strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone is called a _____.

a)

Music Band

b)

Ligament

c)

Tendon

d)

Kleenex Tissue

99.

The muscular system provides power to our movements.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

if plie/flexion means to bend the tendu/extension means to _____.

a)

Stretch

b)

Lift

c)

Bend

d)

Throw

101.

Pas de bourree is done in en croix. What are the steps?

a)

Side, front, back

b)

Up, back, diagonal

c)

Side, front, side

d)

Starfish

102.

Understanding how the ____ moves enhances musicality and its benefits ______ and dancers by helping them to ___ and ____ movements properly.

a)

To/creatures/slowly/surely

b)

Body/choreographers/create/perform

c)

Toe/dancers/teachers/math

d)

Head/Shoulders/Knees/Toes

103.

Folklorico is a traditional folk dance. It originated in _____.

a)

Mexico

b)

Brooklyn

c)

Russia

d)

USA

104.

Bollywood dance movements originated in _____.

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

India

d)

Brazil

105.

Bob Fosse's style of jazz dance had which of the following? (Select all that apply)

a)

Turned-in knees and toes (parallel)

b)

Shoulder rolls

c)

Jazz hands

d)

Turned-out toes (like Ballet)

106.

When doing a proper plie, proper turn out means engaging in the quadriceps, psoas, and _______.

a)

Achilles Tendon

b)

Abdominal

c)

Calcaneus

d)

Triceps

107.

Which historic dance figure developed the contract and release dance method?

a)

Bob Fosse

b)

DJ Kool Herc

c)

Martha Graham

d)

Whitney Houston

108.

What is this foot position?

a)

First Position

b)

Second Position

c)

Fourth Position

d)

Fifth Position

109.

What arm position is this?

a)

First Position

b)

Second Position

c)

Third Position

d)

Fourth Position

110.

In ballet, what is a "relevé"?

a)

A jump

b)

A turn

c)

Rising to the tips of the toes

d)

A stretch

111.

What is this foot position?

a)

First Position

b)

Second Position

c)

Fourth Position

d)

Fifth Position

112.

What arm position is this?

a)

First Position

b)

Second Position

c)

Third Position

d)

Fourth Position

113.

(a)   Means to pass at the knee

114.

In ballet, what is a "relevé"?

a)

A jump

b)

A turn

c)

Rising to the tips of the toes

d)

A stretch

115.

What is this foot position?

a)

First Position

b)

Second Position

c)

Fourth Position

d)

Fifth Position