WorksheetsBasic Line Dance Terms
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the term for scuffs done with the heel, where the foot swings forward with just heel touching?
BRUSH/SCUFF
STOMP
TAP
SLIDE
What is the dance move where you step down on the ball of one foot raising the other foot, then step down on the other foot?
BALL-CHANGE
MOONWALK
PIRHOUETTE
GRAND JETE
Which dance move involves rocking forward, rocking back, cha in place, and repeating the sequence?
CHA BASIC
WALTZ TURN
TANGO CLOSE
SALSA STEP
On which counts do you rock across and back in a CROSS CHA?
Counts 1-2 and 5-6
Counts 3-4 and 7-8
Counts 2-3 and 6-7
Counts 4-5 and 8-1
Which 4 count move involves stepping the first foot forward, kicking the second foot forward, stepping the second foot back, and touching the first foot back?
CHARLESTON
MOONWALK
GRAPEVINE
BOX STEP
What does the term CLOSE mean in line dance?
Stepping next to the other foot. Also can be called TOGETHER.
Turning 360 degrees on one foot.
Jumping with both feet off the ground.
Clapping hands above your head.
What is the name of the move done to the count of 1&2, where the second step is always beside the first step and the third step is in the opposite direction to quickly change direction?
COASTER
GRAPEVINE
JAZZ BOX
SHUFFLE
What is the 2 count move where the toe of one foot is moved out to the side and back?
FAN
SLIDE
SHUFFLE
TAP
Which move involves stepping the first foot forward, stepping the second foot next to it, and then stepping the first foot forward again?
FWD-CLOSE-FWD
SIDE-TOGETHER-SIDE
BACK-CLOSE-BACK
STEP-TAP-STEP
What is the name of the move where weight is on the balls of the feet, heels are moved either right or left and then back to center, and toes stay in place?
HEEL TWISTS
TOE TAPS
HEEL SLIDES
BALL CHANGE
What is another name for HEEL & TOE SPLITS, where heels spread apart and back together?
HEEL SPREADS
HEEL TAPS
TOE TOUCHES
HEEL ROCKS
What is the move where the knee is raised straight up so the leg forms an upside down L shape, with the bottom part of the leg hanging straight down from the knee and the top part of the leg parallel to the ground?
HITCH
PIROUETTE
ARABESQUE
PLIE
What is a HOOK in dance?
A step where one foot is crossed over the other leg just below the knee, toes pointing down.
A step where both feet are together.
A jump with both feet.
A spin on one foot.
What is another name for the JAZZ BOX move?
Jazz Square
Jazz Turn
Jazz Slide
Jazz Hop
Fill in the blank: In a JAZZ BOX, the first two counts are 'Cross step R over L, step back on L.' The next two counts are 'Step back on R, Step L next to __.'
R
L
toe
heel
Jazz boxes can turn 1/4 turn either way, usually on the 3rd count.
True
False
What is the main difference between a KICK-BALL-CHANGE and a HEEL-BALL-CHANGE?
The direction of the step
The use of the heel or kick
The number of counts
The speed of the move
What is the LINDY step based on?
A modern dance style
The old lindy swing
A ballet move
A tap dance step
Fill in the blank: In a LOCK STEP, the 2nd step is 'Step L forward and crossed behind __.'
R
L
F
B
What is a MAMBO in dance?
A syncopated step where you rock onto 1st foot, return weight to 2nd foot, then step 1st foot next to 2nd foot.
A jump with both feet.
A spin on one foot.
A slide to the side.
The difference between a 1/4 MONTEREY and a 1/2 MONTEREY is:
The size, with 1/2 MONTEREY being twice as large as 1/4 MONTEREY.
The color, with 1/4 MONTEREY being darker than 1/2 MONTEREY.
The shape, with 1/2 MONTEREY being round and 1/4 MONTEREY being square.
The price, with 1/4 MONTEREY being more expensive than 1/2 MONTEREY.
In a PIVOT (1/4, 1/2), what happens on the 2nd count?
You step forward again
You pivot on the ball of the other foot
You jump
You clap
What is the definition of RAMBLE?
Alternately move heels and toes in a sideways direction. Ex: Twist heels left, twist toes left, twist heels left, etc.
Walk or move aimlessly or without a specific direction.
A rapid spinning movement on one foot.
A jump from one foot to the other.
What is the definition of ROCK-RECOVER?
2 count move. Rock one foot forward, back, or side on count 1, weight on it. Stationary foot lifts slightly. On count 2 weight shifts to stationary foot (recover). Recover means put the weight back on the foot that stayed in place.
A dance move where both feet leave the ground and land together.
A 4 count move involving a spin and a jump.
A step where you slide one foot behind the other and clap.
What is the definition of ROCKING CHAIR?
4 count move. One foot stays in place. The other moves. Rock forward on foot 1, step foot 2 in place, rock back on foot 1, step foot 2 in place. Some start back first.
A fast spinning movement on both feet, usually done in place.
A jump with both feet leaving the ground and landing together.
A sliding step to the side followed by a tap with the other foot.
What is the definition of RUMBA BOX?
8 count move with a hold on count 4 and 8. Can start forward or back.
A 6 count move with a spin on count 3.
A 4 count move with a jump on count 2.
A 10 count move with a clap on count 5.
What is the definition of RUN RUN RUN?
3 quick steps forward.
Jump up and down.
Spin around in a circle.
Clap your hands.
Sit down quickly.
What is the definition of SAILOR?
3 steps to 2 counts of music. 1st foot cross steps behind 2nd foot. 2nd foot steps to the side. 1st foot steps to the other side.
A jump with both feet leaving the ground and landing together.
A turn on one foot with the other foot raised.
A step forward followed by a kick with the opposite foot.
What is the definition of SHUFFLE?
3 steps to 2 counts of music. It can move forward, backward, or to either side. When it moves to the side it can be called a chasse. Also called triples. It can be done in place.
A jump from one foot to the other, usually performed in ballet.
A turn performed on one foot, often used in jazz dance.
A leap where both feet leave the ground and land at the same time.
What is the definition of SUGARFOOT?
Touch toe of 1st foot beside instep of 2nd foot, touch heel of 1st foot beside instep of second foot, step 1st foot forward or across 2nd foot.
Hop on 1st foot, then hop on 2nd foot, repeat alternately.
Slide 1st foot to the side, bring 2nd foot to meet 1st foot, clap hands.
Jump with both feet together, turn around in place, and clap twice.
What is the definition of SIDE-CLOSE-SIDE?
Step 1st foot to side, step 2nd foot next to it, step 1st foot to side.
Step 1st foot forward, step 2nd foot forward, step 1st foot back.
Step 1st foot to side, step 2nd foot crosses behind, step 1st foot to side.
Step 1st foot back, step 2nd foot next to it, step 1st foot forward.
What is the definition of SKATE?
Sliding step, like ice skating. Slide foot forward and slightly to side in small curve. Put weight on the foot on the beat. Slide starts slightly before the beat.
Jumping step, where both feet leave the ground at the same time.
A stationary pose with arms extended above the head.
A spinning movement performed on the spot.
What is the definition of STOMP?
Foot is put down flat with force. In STOMP UP, weight remains on other foot. In STOMP DOWN, weight is on foot you stomped. HEEL STOMP is with heel.
A jump where both feet leave the ground at the same time.
A sliding movement across the floor with one foot.
A turn performed on the ball of the foot.
What is the definition of STRUTS?
2 count move. There are two kinds: HEEL TOE STRUT - heel goes first and the toe goes second. TOE HEEL STRUT - toe goes first and heel goes second.
A type of jump performed with both feet together.
A spinning movement done on the spot.
A sliding step performed sideways.
What is the definition of SWEEP?
Also called a RONDE. Toe moves on the floor from one point to another in circular pattern, typically front to back or back to front.
A jump from one foot to the other, landing in arabesque.
A quick bending and straightening of the knees.
A turn performed on one leg with the other leg in passé.
What does TOUCH/POINT mean in dance terminology?
Placing weight on the foot
Touching toe next to the other foot without weight
Jumping on one foot
Spinning in place
The 3 count side move with 2nd step behind is called a _______.
Vine
Grapevine
Slide Step
Box Step
Which of the following is the correct sequence for a Vine?
Step L to left side, Step R behind L, Step L to left L
Step R to right side, Step L behind R, Step R to right R
Step L forward, Step R next to L, Step L in place
Step L forward, Step R to right side, Step L beside R
What does the term WALK mean in dance?
Jumping forward
Walking forward or backward
Spinning in place
Hopping on one foot
WALTZ BASIC steps are grouped in sets of how many?
3
4
5
6
Fill in the blank: In a WALTZ BOX, steps 1-3 are Step L forward, step R to right side, ________.
step L beside R
step R behind L
step L to left side
step R forward
What is a WEAVE in dance?
A forward jump
A sideways move with one foot crossing alternately in front and behind the other
A spin
A backward hop
