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WorksheetsFall 2025 Midterm
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the definition of choreography?
The pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused by the arrangement of musical beats.
Knowing the space that is around you.
A form of artistic expression.
The art of creating dance into structured movements.
What is the definition of alignment?
The precise positioning and arrangement of body parts in relation to each other.
The pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused by the arrangement of musical beats.
The pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused by the arrangement of musical beats.
Knowing the space that is around you.
What is the definition of timing?
A form of artistic expression.
The precise coordination of movement with musical beats, rhythmic patterns, or choreographic sequences.
The art of creating dance into structured movements.
Telling the correct time.
What is the definition of dance?
Knowing the space that is around you.
The art of creating dance into structured movements.
A form of artistic expression.
The precise positioning and arrangement of body parts in relation to each other.
What is the definition of spatial awareness?
Knowing the space that is around you.
The precise coordination of movement with musical beats, rhythmic patterns, or choreographic sequences.
The pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused by the arrangement of musical beats.
A form of artistic expression.
What does the ballet term "plié" mean?
A turn
A stretch
A bend of the knees
A jump
What is a "pirouette" in ballet?
A stretch
A pose
A turn on one foot
A jump
In ballet, what is a "relevé"?
Rising to the tips of the toes
A turn
A jump
A stretch
In ballet, what is passe?
Rising to the tips of the toes
A positioning of the foot at the knee.
A turn on one foot.
A jump.
How many foot positions are in ballet?
5
3
4
6
What is a jete?
A turn on one foot.
To glide.
To chase the foot.
A jump from one foot to another.
Select the two types of plies.
Slow
Grande
Quick
Demi
Ballet originated in which time period?
Italian Renaissance
Baroque
Middle Ages
Classical
Ballet can be performed by both male and female.
True
False
What country did Folklorico originate from?
Mexico
Guatemala
Dominican Republic
Brazil
Which two countries influenced Salsa dancing?
Brazil and Guatemala
Chile and Mexico
Puerto Rico and Cuba
Colombia and Chile
What country did Cumbia originate from?
Colombia
Mexico
Argentina
Peru
What two dances originated in the Dominican Republic?
Folklorico and Merengue
Salsa and Cha Cha
Bachata and Merengue
Samba and Salsa
What dance originated in Brazil? (Hint: This is what they dance for Carnival)
Cha Cha
Salsa
Samba
Tango
Who is known as the "Queen of Salsa"
Celia Cruz
Jennifer Lopez
Maria Nieves
Selena
Which dance is known for its colorful and vibrant costumes?
Folklorico
Merengue
Cumbia
Bachata
Which dance originated in Argentina, and is characterized as one of the most passionate dances in the world?
Cumbia
Samba
Tango
Bachata
Jazz Dance emerged during which time period?
1950s
1800s
1920s
1970s
Jazz Dance combines which cultural influences?
Latin American and Asian
Middle Eastern and European
African and European
Asian and African
Jazz Dance has been influenced by which dance styles?
Salsa, Ballroom, Hip Hop
Breakdance, Folk, Contemporary
Waltz, Tango, Flamenco
Ballet, Tap, African Dance
The jazz dance pioneer known for his ground-breaking Broadway style choreography is:
Gene Kelly
Bob Fosse
Alvin Ailey
Martha Graham
The famous dancer whose dancing style and technique was inspired by Bob Fosse is:
Martha Graham
Gwen Verdon
Michael Jackson
Fred Astaire
The name of the movie that incorporated jazz dance through two different ethnic groups and diverse cultures is:
Footloose
La La Land
Chicago
West Side Story
Bob Fosse created choreography for which movie that we briefly watched in class?
Fame
West Side Story
Grease
Chicago
The name of the historic era that jazz music and jazz dance emerge from is:
Prohibition (The Jazz Era)
The Renaissance Era
The Classical Era
The Baroque Era
