EASY WINS
What does "Plie" mean?
Bend
What is the French word for “jump” in ballet?
Saute
What is the primary purpose of epaulement in ballet?
To shape and coordinate the head, shoulders, and upper body artistically
What performer numbers define a Small Group at Evolution?
4-14
What year was the Royal Academy of Dance founded?
1920
How many basic positions of the feet are there in ballet?
5
What is musicality in dance?
The ability to hear, understand, and move with the music.
In ballet, what does “ballon” refer to?
The appearance of lightness and suspension in jumps
True or False: Evolution’s philosophy places ‘wellbeing’ on equal footing with high-level competition and achievement.
True
What is the maximum number of fouettés traditionally performed in the Black Swan variation?
32
Who starred as Johnny in Dirty Dancing?
Patrick Swayze
Name one thing that helps a dancer improve turns.
Balance, spotting, core strength, or technique
What is the best definition of “en dehors” in ballet?
Turning outward away from the supporting leg
On what date is age eligibility determined for the competition year at Evolution?
1 January of the relevant competition year
What famous Nebraskan got his start in show business dancing with his sister Adele? After working in vaudeville, they first performed on Broadway in 1917. He later had an extensive film career.
Fred Astaire
Which TV show features Abby Lee Miller?
Dance Moms
What does “adagio” generally refer to in dance?
Slow, controlled movements
In jazz dance, a "pas de bourree" consists of how many steps?
3
What is the purpose of a scoring range (e.g. 85–95)?
Standardisation of judging
What era did the Charleston dance style originate?
1920s
Who created Hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Why is alignment important in dance?
It helps with balance, technique, control, and injury prevention
What does “adagio” generally refer to in dance?
Slow, controlled movements
What is a scoring discrepancy?
Variation between judges’ scores
What tap dancer is famous for his “Stair Dance”?
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson