Vocabulary
To Rise
Releve
This choreographer created the jazz technique known for isolations and dramatic style.
Bob Fosse
In this movie, Troy and Gabriella sing and dance at East High.
High School Musical
This should be turned off or silenced during a performance.
Cellphone
This energetic partner dance originated in Argentina.
Tango
To Melt
Fondu
This dancer became the first Black female principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre.
Misty Copeland
This dance movie features the line “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
Dirty Dancing
This is the term for standing behind the curtain waiting to perform.
Backstage
This Hawaiian dance uses storytelling through hand movements.
Hula
To Stretch The Foot
Tendu
This modern dance pioneer created a technique focused on contraction and release.
Martha Graham
This movie follows a ballerina struggling with perfection and identity.
Black Swan
This phrase means performers should continue the show even when mistakes happen.
The Show Must Go On
This dance style and music originated in the Bronx during hip hop culture.
Breakdancing
To Chase
Chassè
This choreographer became the artistic director after Alvin Aliey died.
Judith Jamison
Zendaya starred in this movie inspired by the circus and live entertainment.
The Greatest Showman
Talking while others are performing shows a lack of what?
Respect
This Brazilian dance combines martial arts, dance, and music.
Capoeira
To Turn On One Leg
Pirouette
This tap dance legend helped bring tap dancing back into mainstream entertainment.
Gregory Hines
This dance film franchise includes movies set in Miami, Las Vegas, and Baltimore.
Step Up
What are the panels of the stage called?
Wings
This traditional Chinese dance often features a long flowing costume and movements inspired by a mythical creature or lions during celebrations like Lunar New Year.
Dragon Dance