Styles of Dance
This dance style is known for quick footwork, rhythm, and movements like shuffles and flaps.
Tap
This Canadian dancer and singer competed in dance before becoming known for hits like “greedy” and "exes."
Tate Mcrae
What is the MMS mascot?
The Matadors.
What is Ms. Cantrell's first name?
Ashley
This traditional Hawaiian dance uses movements and gestures to tell stories, often accompanied by chanting or music.
Hula
This energetic style often includes isolations, popping, locking, and freestyle movements.
Hip-hop
This dancer became famous for her performances on Dance Moms and later starred in music videos and movies.
Maddie Ziegler
What is the dance team called at MMS?
Junior Belles
What dance studio did Ms. Cantrell dance at growing up?
Alisa's Dance Academy
This Puerto Rican singer and performer is known for bringing Latin music and dance to audiences around the world.
Hint: Performed at the Super Bowl last year!
This dance style originated in African American communities and is known for improvisation, rhythm, and syncopation.
Jazz
Name BOTH of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader coaches.
Kelli Finglas & Judy Trammell
Name 5 Elementary schools that feed directly into MMS.
Davis, Doss, Summitt, Pillow, Hill
Is Ms. Cantrell a dog or cat person?
cats forever!!!!!!!!
This famous ballet is traditionally performed during the holiday season and tells the story of a young girl named Clara and her magical journey.
The Nutcracker
This dance style combines movement with storytelling and often includes dramatic costumes, music, and expressive gestures. It has roots in theatrical performance.
Musical theater
Name 2 celebrities who performed on Dancing with the Stars.
Jordan Chiles, Robert Irwin, Corey Feldman, Dylan Efron, Alix Earle, Charli D'Amelio, Jojo Siwa, Zendaya & more!
What decade did MMS open?
Options: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
60s
What high school and college did Ms. Cantrell go to?
Westlake High School & University of Arkansas
This famous pop star is known for blending dance with music and is often called the “King of Pop.”
Hint: There was a recent movie about this person!
Michael Jackson
This partner dance style from Argentina is famous for dramatic movements, close partnering, and a strong, passionate rhythm.
Tango
Before becoming a movie star, this actress and singer showed off her dancing skills as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up!
Hint: She was in the new Spider-Man movie.
Zendaya
6th grade classes: Name 10 staff members at MMS!
7th/8th grade classes: Name 15-20 staff members at MMS!
Junior Belles/advanced dance: Name 25 staff members at MMS!
Did you name them?
What is Ms. Cantrell's favorite TWO styles of dance.
Lyrical and hip-hop
6th-8th: Name 5 movies that involve dancing!
Junior Belles/advanced dance: Name 10 movies that involve dancing!
Examples: The Greatest Showman, High School Musical, Camp Rock, Teen Beach Movie, Sing, Hairspray, Descendants.