Dance History
This dance style is known for dancers performing on their toes in special shoes
Pointe
What is the name of the studio owner from Dance Moms?
Abby - Lee Miller
This energetic Irish dance style is famous for quick footwork and was featured in Riverdance.
Irish Step
What muscles do dancers use to jump off the floor?
(2 muscle groups)
Quads & Calves
Who was always at the top of the pyramid on dance moms?
Maddie Ziegler
This dance style became popular in the United States in the 1920s and is often danced to jazz music.
Charleston
Clara
This Hawaiian dance uses hand movements to tell stories.
Hula
What muscles are responsible for helping dancers balance?
(1 muscle group)
Core muscles
What is the tv show called that showcases a professional dancer with a celebrity ballroom dancing?
Dancing with The Stars
This dance style began in African American communities in New York City during the 1970s.
Hip Hop
What icon made the moon walk famous?
MJ
This lively dance from Cuba is known for its quick steps and partner dancing.
Salsa
These joints bend when dancers do pliés and land from jumps
Knees!
What hip hop dancer was the DJ on the Ellen Degeneres Show
Twitch
This ballroom dance from Argentina is famous for dramatic steps and close partners.
This ballerina was the first African American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
Misty Copeland
Flamenco dancing, known for rhythmic foot stomping and expressive arm movements, comes from this country.
Spain
This joint connects your leg to your foot and helps with balance and movement
Ankles
What pop start started out as a dancer on So You Think You Can dance?
Tate Mcrae
This famous ballet tells the story of a princess awakened by a kiss.
This viral dancer and choreographer became famous for creating dances on TikTok.
Charli Damelio
This lion dance is often performed during Lunar New Year celebrations to bring good luck.
Chinese lion dance
This flexible body part helps dancers twist, bend, and maintain postur
Spine
What are the 4 elements of dance?
Body, Energy, Space and Time