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WorksheetsDance Terminology Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 17mins
A term that describes the act of bowing with feet together to the audience or neighbors is called:
Sarok
Saludo
Stamp
Set
Crossing the right or left foot in front of the other while bending slightly forward is known as:
Sarok
Slide
Saludo
Stamp
A dance formation like a square or unit formation with two or more pairs is called:
Set
Saludo
Sarok
Slide
Gliding the foot smoothly along the floor with or without transfer of weight is called:
Slide
Stamp
Sarok
Saludo
Bringing the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor is known as:
Stamp
Slide
Saludo
Set
Advancing or receding by raising or moving one foot to another resting place is called:
Walk
Step
Slide
Gallop
The foot that bears the weight of the body is called:
Free foot
Supporting foot
Inside foot
Opposite foot
To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the foot while flexing the ankle joint is called:
Tap
Stamp
Panadyak
Pivot
A series of steps that transfers weight from ball and toes to the heel is called:
Slide
Step
Walk
Hop
Executing small steps in place to the right or left is called:
Whirl
Pivot
Slide
Hop
The foot not bearing the weight of the body is called:
Free foot
Inside foot
Supporting foot
Step foot
What do you call the hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything?
Inside hand
Supporting hand
Free hand
Partner hand
Stepping right foot sideward while cutting the left foot is called:
Gallop
Step
Whirl
Slide
A Visayan term that means placing one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist is:
Kumintang
Hayon-hayon
Jaleo
Panadyak
The foot nearest one's partner when partners stand side by side is called:
Free foot
Inside foot
Supporting foot
Opposite foot
The hand nearest one's partner when standing side by side is called:
Free hand
Inside hand
Partner hand
Supporting hand
A term that means springing from one foot and landing on the same foot in any direction is:
Hop
Pivot
Jump
Gallop
Turning the hand from the wrist either clockwise or counterclockwise in Ilocano is called:
Jaleo
Kumintang
Hayon-hayon
Panadyak
A Spanish-origin step where partners turn once around clockwise or counterclockwise with elbows almost touching is called:
Jaleo
Kumintang
Whirl
Pivot
A type of dance that involves strenuous movements and stunt elements is:
Recreational Dance
Gymnastic Dance
Folk Dance
Cheer Dance
Cha-cha-cha, swing, rumba, and reggae are examples of:
Recreational Dance
Folk Dance
Ballroom/Social Dance
National Dance
A dance form that is performed mainly for fun and entertainment is:
Recreational Dance
Folk Dance
Cheer Dance
Ballroom Dance
Carinosa and Tinikling are examples of:
Folk Dance
National Dance
Recreational Dance
Social Dance
A dance that is sometimes referred to as cheerleading is:
Gymnastic Dance
Cheer Dance
Recreational Dance
Ballroom Dance
A type of dance that reflects the traditions of an indigenous society is:
Ballroom Dance
Recreational Dance
Folk Dance
Cheer Dance
A movement that shows partners facing each other directly across the set is called:
Partner
Opposite
Inside
Whirl
The movement of stamping in front or side and tapping the same foot is:
Kumintang
Panadyak
Pivot
Step
To turn with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed place or point is called:
Whirl
Slide
Pivot
Step
If a girl stands to the right of the boy and the boy stands to the left of the girl, they are called:
Opposites
Partners
Inside
Pair
A movement that places the foot in a position without putting weight on it is called:
Place
Step
Pivot
Hop
Point means touching the floor lightly with the toes of one foot while weight is on the other.
True
False
Polka is a Spanish dance introduced from Germany.
True
False
Salok involves swinging the arm downward and upward as if scooping.
True
False
Saludo means patterns with the feet together and bowing to others.
True
False
Sarok is done by crossing one foot in front of the other and bending slightly forward.
True
False
