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Dance Terminology Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A term that describes the act of bowing with feet together to the audience or neighbors is called:

a)

Sarok

b)

Saludo

c)

Stamp

d)

Set

2.

Crossing the right or left foot in front of the other while bending slightly forward is known as:

a)

Sarok

b)

Slide

c)

Saludo

d)

Stamp

3.

A dance formation like a square or unit formation with two or more pairs is called:

a)

Set

b)

Saludo

c)

Sarok

d)

Slide

4.

Gliding the foot smoothly along the floor with or without transfer of weight is called:

a)

Slide

b)

Stamp

c)

Sarok

d)

Saludo

5.

Bringing the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor is known as:

a)

Stamp

b)

Slide

c)

Saludo

d)

Set

6.

Advancing or receding by raising or moving one foot to another resting place is called:

a)

Walk

b)

Step

c)

Slide

d)

Gallop

7.

The foot that bears the weight of the body is called:

a)

Free foot

b)

Supporting foot

c)

Inside foot

d)

Opposite foot

8.

To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the foot while flexing the ankle joint is called:

a)

Tap

b)

Stamp

c)

Panadyak

d)

Pivot

9.

A series of steps that transfers weight from ball and toes to the heel is called:

a)

Slide

b)

Step

c)

Walk

d)

Hop

10.

Executing small steps in place to the right or left is called:

a)

Whirl

b)

Pivot

c)

Slide

d)

Hop

11.

The foot not bearing the weight of the body is called:

a)

Free foot

b)

Inside foot

c)

Supporting foot

d)

Step foot

12.

What do you call the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything?

a)

Inside hand

b)

Supporting hand

c)

Free hand

d)

Partner hand

13.

Stepping right foot sideward while cutting the left foot is called:

a)

Gallop

b)

Step

c)

Whirl

d)

Slide

14.

A Visayan term that means placing one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist is:

a)

Kumintang

b)

Hayon-hayon

c)

Jaleo

d)

Panadyak

15.

The foot nearest one's partner when partners stand side by side is called:

a)

Free foot

b)

Inside foot

c)

Supporting foot

d)

Opposite foot

16.

The hand nearest one's partner when standing side by side is called:

a)

Free hand

b)

Inside hand

c)

Partner hand

d)

Supporting hand

17.

A term that means springing from one foot and landing on the same foot in any direction is:

a)

Hop

b)

Pivot

c)

Jump

d)

Gallop

18.

Turning the hand from the wrist either clockwise or counterclockwise in Ilocano is called:

a)

Jaleo

b)

Kumintang

c)

Hayon-hayon

d)

Panadyak

19.

A Spanish-origin step where partners turn once around clockwise or counterclockwise with elbows almost touching is called:

a)

Jaleo

b)

Kumintang

c)

Whirl

d)

Pivot

20.

A type of dance that involves strenuous movements and stunt elements is:

a)

Recreational Dance

b)

Gymnastic Dance

c)

Folk Dance

d)

Cheer Dance

21.

Cha-cha-cha, swing, rumba, and reggae are examples of:

a)

Recreational Dance

b)

Folk Dance

c)

Ballroom/Social Dance

d)

National Dance

22.

A dance form that is performed mainly for fun and entertainment is:

a)

Recreational Dance

b)

Folk Dance

c)

Cheer Dance

d)

Ballroom Dance

23.

Carinosa and Tinikling are examples of:

a)

Folk Dance

b)

National Dance

c)

Recreational Dance

d)

Social Dance

24.

A dance that is sometimes referred to as cheerleading is:

a)

Gymnastic Dance

b)

Cheer Dance

c)

Recreational Dance

d)

Ballroom Dance

25.

A type of dance that reflects the traditions of an indigenous society is:

a)

Ballroom Dance

b)

Recreational Dance

c)

Folk Dance

d)

Cheer Dance

26.

A movement that shows partners facing each other directly across the set is called:

a)

Partner

b)

Opposite

c)

Inside

d)

Whirl

27.

The movement of stamping in front or side and tapping the same foot is:

a)

Kumintang

b)

Panadyak

c)

Pivot

d)

Step

28.

To turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed place or point is called:

a)

Whirl

b)

Slide

c)

Pivot

d)

Step

29.

If a girl stands to the right of the boy and the boy stands to the left of the girl, they are called:

a)

Opposites

b)

Partners

c)

Inside

d)

Pair

30.

A movement that places the foot in a position without putting weight on it is called:

a)

Place

b)

Step

c)

Pivot

d)

Hop

31.

Point means touching the floor lightly with the toes of one foot while weight is on the other.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Polka is a Spanish dance introduced from Germany.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Salok involves swinging the arm downward and upward as if scooping.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Saludo means patterns with the feet together and bowing to others.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Sarok is done by crossing one foot in front of the other and bending slightly forward.

a)

True

b)

False