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WorksheetsJanuary 2026 Dance Midterm
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Name the dance movement here.
plié in second position
a big squat
leaning and bending
Name the dance movement here.
standing up
alignment
skeletal position
Name the dance movement here.
1st position
2nd position
3rd position
Focusing your eyes on one image to make your turning more efficient
attitude
focus
spotting
The body is bent forward from the waist at a right angle
back bend
flatback
roll down
Movement that travels from one place to another; includes walking, running, leaping, etc.
narrative
jazz dance
locomotor
nonlocomotor
The circle is a symbol of ...
protection
community
equality
all of the above
Miss Ross uses Cinquains in dance to...
Irritate my soul
As a means of breifly capturing creative ideas using only the most meaningful words
To make us poets
To give us extra credit
What is the syllable pattern for a Cinquain?
(a)
The spine is aligned in dance when...
when your focus is up
The dancer's shoulders, chest, hips and knees are centered along a central line from the head to the floor
when the shoulders are lifted
when your arms are wide
Your kinesphere is...
the available space around you where you can move
a grande battement is
when the leg is kept straight while its is forcefully lifted into the air
kicking the leg back behind the shoulder
when the leg swings in a large circular motion
Stretching the foot until the leg is straight and only the toe touches the floor
battement
arabesque
tendu
An unfolding of the leg
a battement
a rond de jambe
a developpé
Define rond de jambe
reaching into the earth with the heel on the ground
a musical term
a circle of the leg on the ground
a passé reminds you of
an arrow pointing sideways
a triangle
the number 4
all of the above
any movement done " en croix" is
done in the shape of a cross
movement the follows a front/side/back/side pattern
movement that traces a cross on the floor
all of the above
Define plié
to squat
to bend
to rise
Spotting
focusing on one object while turning
lifting up and moving your head side to side
spinning in a circle while looking down at the floor
carriage of the arms from one position to another
arabesque
port de bras
windmill arms
When you dance without planning or thinking about it, its called...
catching the holy ghost
twerking
improvisation
tripping out
Which is a locomotor movement?
flexing
shaking
lifting
skipping
Name the dance movement here.
(a)
Name the dance movement here.
developpé
passé and point
battement
Name the dance movement here.
ballet
developpé
passé
In dance how would you describe a pirouette?
Why is alignment so important in dance?
Allows for a graceful posture which is key to beautiful dance movements.
Allows the dancer to move more efficiently.
Allows the dancer to move freely and lessens the risk of injury.
All of the above
A dancer's turn out is from...
The knees
The arm placement
The head placement
The outward rotation of the legs from the thighs
The movement of the arms from one position to another
The positions of the feet
The rotation from the hip
To stretch the foot
stretched
To point and drag your heel
Degage' means to
Stretch
DIsengage
Point
Lift
What is a rond de jambe?
Chased
Circle of the leg
Bending of the knee
Grande Plie' is
half bend of the knees
Thrown
Deep bend of the knees
What position is this?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
What is this called?
Turns
Getting dizzy
Pirouette
uhhhhhh
This Horton technique is called...
right angle
ironing board
flatback
low reach
What is the primary benefit of exercise on the lymphatic system?
It decreases muscle mass
It helps move and pump lymph within its vessels
It increases fat storage
It reduces bone density.
Which activity is particularly helpful for increasing lymph flow by up to 15-30 times?
Swimming
Walking
Jumping
Yoga
How does dancing benefit the lymphatic system?
By increasing fat
By contracting muscles to squeeze lymph fluid
By reducing muscle strength
By increasing bone density.
What role does the lymphatic system play in the immune response?
It decreases immune function
It plays a vital role by boosting the immune response and improving health
It has no effect on immunity
It weakens the immune system.
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
Supplying the body with energy.
Transporting blood and nutrients.
Managing waste and fighting infections.
Regulating body temperature.
In the video's analogy, what are lymph vessels compared to?
Power plants.
Highways.
Streets and alleys.
Waste treatment centers.
What specific role does the thymus gland play within the lymphatic system?
Filtering germs from inhaled air.
Filtering blood and producing white blood cells.
Producing T-cells to combat infections and diseases.
Collecting excess fluid and unwanted substances.
Which organ located in the chest is mentioned as part of the lymphatic system in the video?
Heart
Tonsils
Thymus
Spleen
We know that the heart is the pump that moves blood through the circulatory system, but what is the pump that propels or moves lymph fluid throughout the body?
Why is it important to understand foundations or principles of technique as a dancer?
To express ideas in movement clearly
To prevent injury while dancing
To become a more versatile or well-rounded dancer
All of the above
