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WorksheetsDance MS Final Review
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
What is the meaning of 'Tendu' in ballet positions?
to stretch
to jump
to spin
to bend
What does 'Degage' mean in ballet positions?
to disengage
to jump
to turn
to bend
How many feet positions are there in ballet?
(a)
Who is credited as the founder of ballet?
King Louis XIV
Leonardo da Vinci
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Anna Pavlova
Who is Michael Baryshnikov?
A famous dancer (born 1948)
A renowned physicist
A celebrated chef
A famous novelist
What does 'Saute' mean in ballet vocabulary?
to jump
to spin
to stretch
to bend
What does 'Plie' mean in ballet vocabulary?
to bend
to jump
to spin
to stretch
What does 'En dehors' mean in ballet vocabulary?
to the outside (turn)
to the inside (turn)
on the ground
in the air
What does 'En dedans' mean in ballet vocabulary?
to the inside (turn)
to the outside (turn)
jumping step
bending of the knee
Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Coronal plane
Oblique plane
Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?
Frontal plane
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Oblique plane
Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves?
Transverse plane
Sagittal plane
Frontal plane
Oblique plane
What is kinesiology?
What is the function of the skeletal system in ballet?
Protects the body's vital organs and provides the body's structure
Regulates the body's temperature during dance routines
Produces energy for muscle contractions in ballet
Controls the rhythm and timing of dance movements
What is the function of the muscular system in ballet?
Moves the body and provides power for movement
Controls breathing and heart rate only
Provides nutrients to the body
Regulates body temperature
Which dance originated in England?
Maypole Dance
Samba
Tango
Flamenco
Troika is a folk line dance from which country?
Russia
Spain
India
Brazil
Foxtrot is an American social dance.
True
False
Which dance is danced in 3/4 time?
Foxtrot
Waltz
Tango
Samba
Baile Folklorico originated in which country?
Mexico
Spain
Argentina
Brazil
Samba originated in which country?
Brazil
Spain
India
Nigeria
Tango is best described as:
A solo dance
A passionate partner dance
A group dance
A line dance
Which continent is known for the use of drums in traditional music and dances?
Africa
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
Bata Dance is from which country?
Nigeria
Brazil
India
Cuba
Adowa Dance is from which country?
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
Bollywood is the movie and entertainment capital of which country?
India
USA
France
Brazil
Bharatanatyam is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India.
True
False
What does the 'Body' element in dance refer to?
The area in which the dance takes place
The physical body and how it is used in dance, including shapes and movements made by different body parts
The rhythm and tempo of the dance
The force and intensity of movement
The force and intensity of movement, which can vary from light to strong, is called ________ in dance.
Energy
Rhythm
Space
Tempo
Which element of dance is described as 'The area in which the dance takes place, including levels, directions, and pathways'?
Space
Time
Energy
Rhythm
Time in dance refers to:
The physical body and how it is used
The area in which the dance takes place
The rhythm and tempo of the dance, including the duration of movements
The movement aspect of dance
Core Movements are defined as:
Movements starting further from the core
Movements starting near the torso
Movements initiated by hands, feet, head
Movements that engage the extremities of the body
Distal Movements are movements that start ________ from the core.
further
closer
above
below
Which of the following is an example of a core movement?
Movements initiated by hands
Twists, rolls from the torso or back
Movements initiated by feet
Movements initiated by head
Core movements engage the ________ of the body, while distal movements engage the extremities of the body.
center
hands
feet
joints
The movement aspect of dance, including jumps, lifts, turns, and pauses, is called ________.
Action
Rhythm
Space
Expression
The area in which the dance occurs, including levels, directions, and pathways, is called ________.
Space
Tempo
Rhythm
Dynamics
The rhythm and tempo of the dance, including speed and duration of movements, is called ________.
Time
Space
Energy
Form
The quality of movement, such as sharpness or smoothness, is called ________.
Energy
Rhythm
Space
Tempo
The way dancers interact with each other and the space around them is called ________.
Relationship
Rhythm
Tempo
Formation
Which of the following is an example of Axial Movement?
Walking
Twisting
Running
Jumping
Which of the following is an example of Locomotor Movement?
Reaching
Spinning
Running
Twisting
The path a dancer takes, such as forward, backward, or diagonal, is called _________.
Direction
Tempo
Rhythm
Balance
The form created by the dancer's body, which can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, is called _________.
Shape
Rhythm
Tempo
Space
The height of the movement, categorized as high, medium, or low, is called _________
Level
Tempo
Direction
Rhythm
The route taken by a dancer, which can be straight, curved, or zigzag, is called _________.
Pathway
Tempo
Dynamics
Formation
The scale of the movement, ranging from big to small or narrow to wide, is called _________.
Size
Tempo
Direction
Rhythm
What is the term for when all dancers are moving together in synchronization?
In Time
Freestyle
Solo
Off Beat
What is the precision of movements in relation to the music's rhythm called?
Timing
Balance
Expression
Coordination
What is the term for slowing down movements to match the music's tempo?
Half Time
Double Time
Syncopation
Staccato
What is the term for speeding up movements to match the music's tempo?
Double Time
Syncopation
Canon
Retrograde
What is a method of counting in dance to maintain rhythm and timing called?
8 Count
Step Mark
Beat Jump
Time Tap
Which concept is described as 'Dancers moving together in an 8 count'?
Timing
Choreography
Formation
Expression
Which concept is described as 'Fast movements in a slow song or slow movements in a fast song'?
Tempo
Dynamics
Pitch
Harmony
Which concept is described as 'One dancer starts a movement, followed by another dancer starting the same movement after a delay'?
Canon
Unison
Mirroring
Retrograde
Movements that are gentle and smooth, often conveying a sense of calm, are described as _______.
Soft
Harsh
Abrupt
Rigid
Movements that are powerful and forceful, often conveying intensity, are described as _______.
Strong
Gentle
Slow
Light
Movements that feel grounded and weighty, often creating a sense of gravity, are described as _______.
Heavy
Light
Swift
Sharp
Movements that are airy and buoyant, often conveying a sense of freedom, are described as _______.
Light
Heavy
Sharp
Bound
Movements that are controlled and compact, often showing precision, are described as _______.
Tight
Loose
Erratic
Sloppy
Movements that are relaxed and free, often conveying ease, are described as _______.
Loose
Rigid
Sharp
Tense
Movements that are continuous and flowing, often creating a seamless effect, are described as _______.
Fluid
Rigid
Abrupt
Jumpy
Movements that are abrupt and clear, often emphasizing contrast, are described as _______.
Sharp
Smooth
Continuous
Blurry
Jazz dance is a blend of two styles of dance: ________ and ________ and is rooted in ________.
Ethnic African, European, African American culture
Ballet, Tap, Latin American culture
Hip Hop, Contemporary, Asian culture
Ballroom, Folk, Native American culture
Jazz dance includes steps like ________, ________, and ________.
ball change, chassé, jazz square
pirouette, plié, arabesque
moonwalk, robot, pop lock
waltz, foxtrot, tango
Jazz began as a ________ before moving to the stage, and continues to grow and change!
social dance
classical symphony
opera performance
military march
Jazz started as a SOCIAL DANCE. This means...
It was a dance meant to be done by all people, together, for fun & recreation!
It was a dance only performed on stage by professionals.
It was a dance that required strict rules and no improvisation.
It was a dance only for competitions and not for enjoyment.
Over time, jazz evolved to be more THEATRICAL. This means...
The style evolved to be more trained, more technical, and performed on stage.
The style became less structured and more improvised.
Jazz started to use only acoustic instruments.
Jazz was no longer performed in public venues.
What are the three styles of jazz listed in the worksheet?
Classical, Contemporary, Commercial
Bebop, Swing, Ragtime
Fusion, Dixieland, Free Jazz
Cool, Hard Bop, Modal
Classical jazz is influenced heavily by ________ and ________.
ballet and modern dance
hip hop and tap
folk and country
salsa and flamenco
Contemporary jazz is most well known/used today and focuses on ________ and ________.
technique, expression
melody, harmony
speed, volume
lyrics, rhythm
Commercial jazz is driven by ________, ________, and ________.
entertainment, consumerism, music videos
tradition, improvisation, history
education, discipline, theory
politics, activism, protest
What was jazz dance known as during the 1920-1930s?
Jazz Age or Roaring 20s
Swing Era
Disco Fever
Hip Hop Revolution
Which music and dance style became very popular in the 1920-1930s?
Jazz music/dance
Classical ballet
Hip hop
Salsa
During which period did jazz dance become deeply rooted in jazz music and reach a peak after WWII?
1940-1950s
1920-1930s
1960-1970s
1980-1990s
Which new music style helped influence jazz dance in the 1990s?
Hip hop
Classical
Country
Opera
Who is known as the 'Father of Theatrical Jazz'?
(a)
Which major jazz dance figure is famous for 'Jazz Hands'?
Bob Fosse
Martha Graham
Alvin Ailey
Twyla Tharp
Which of the following is NOT associated with Bob Fosse?
Jazz Hands
Shoulder Rolls
Codified African Vernacular Dance
Famous Choreographer
Jazz dance in the 2000s is known for which of the following?
Staying at the forefront of pop culture
Being influenced by MTV
Shrinking and evolving
All of the above
Hip Hop began as ________, and was born in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s.
street dancing
opera singing
ballet performance
classical music
Hip Hop began as street dancing, and was born in ________ in the 1970s.
the Bronx, New York
Los Angeles, California
Chicago, Illinois
Miami, Florida
Hip Hop began as street dancing, and was born in the Bronx, New York, in the ________.
1970s
1980s
1960s
1990s
Hip Hop dance began with the style ________, and today includes styles like popping, locking, and house.
break dancing
ballet
salsa
tango
Hip Hop dance began with the style break dancing, and today includes styles like ________, locking, and house.
popping
ballet
salsa
tango
Hip Hop dance began with the style break dancing, and today includes styles like popping, ________, and house.
locking
ballet
salsa
waltz
Hip Hop dance began with the style break dancing, and today includes styles like popping, locking, and ________.
house
ballet
salsa
tango
It has deep cultural roots in ________ culture.
African American
Japanese
French
Indian
The four pillars of Hip Hop are:
DJing, MCing, Breakdancing, Graffiti
Rapping, Singing, Dancing, Painting
Beatboxing, DJing, Singing, Drawing
MCing, Acting, DJing, Sculpting
What is the newest fifth pillar of Hip Hop?
Knowledge
Graffiti
DJing
Breakdancing
Which pillar of Hip Hop includes all forms of modern street dance, acrobatics, fast footwork, and back/head spins?
Break Dancing
Graffiti Art
DJing
MCing
Which pillar of Hip Hop involves disc jockeying, DJs physically scratching records, and the use of a turntable?
DJing
MCing
Graffiti Art
Breakdancing
Which pillar of Hip Hop is about rapping the lyrics and began as a sidekick to the DJ?
MCing
Breaking
Graffiti
DJing
How many level variations are there in dance?
2
3
4
5
What are the dance variation levels?
Low, Middle, and High
North, East, South, and West
Up, Down, and Side
Left, Right, and Center
What are the diving planes of the body?
High and Low Planes
Coronal, Diagonal, and Sideways
Coronal, Sagittal, and Transverse
Inside, Outside, and Between
Plie means bending of the knees. Which is another word for bending at a joint?
Forward
Point
Flexion
Tendu
A strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone is called a _____.
Music Band
Ligament
Tendon
Kleenex Tissue
The muscular system provides power to our movements.
True
False
if plie/flexion means to bend the tendu/extension means to _____.
Stretch
Lift
Bend
Throw
Pas de bourree is done in en croix. What are the steps?
Side, front, back
Up, back, diagonal
Side, front, side
Starfish
Understanding how the ____ moves enhances musicality and its benefits ______ and dancers by helping them to ___ and ____ movements properly.
To/creatures/slowly/surely
Body/choreographers/create/perform
Toe/dancers/teachers/math
Head/Shoulders/Knees/Toes
Folklorico is a traditional folk dance. It originated in _____.
Mexico
Brooklyn
Russia
USA
Bollywood dance movements originated in _____.
Spain
France
India
Brazil
Bob Fosse's style of jazz dance had which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Turned-in knees and toes (parallel)
Shoulder rolls
Jazz hands
Turned-out toes (like Ballet)
When doing a proper plie, proper turn out means engaging in the quadriceps, psoas, and _______.
Achilles Tendon
Abdominal
Calcaneus
Triceps
Which historic dance figure developed the contract and release dance method?
Bob Fosse
DJ Kool Herc
Martha Graham
Whitney Houston
What is this foot position?
First Position
Second Position
Fourth Position
Fifth Position
What arm position is this?
First Position
Second Position
Third Position
Fourth Position
In ballet, what is a "relevé"?
A jump
A turn
Rising to the tips of the toes
A stretch
What is this foot position?
First Position
Second Position
Fourth Position
Fifth Position
What arm position is this?
First Position
Second Position
Third Position
Fourth Position
(a) Means to pass at the knee
In ballet, what is a "relevé"?
A jump
A turn
Rising to the tips of the toes
A stretch
What is this foot position?
First Position
Second Position
Fourth Position
Fifth Position
