Competition
Name the 5 standing levels used at NIFPA
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond
What movie soundtrack is the year-end finale piece choreographed to?
Wicked
What weight distribution method does Miss Jessica teach for turns?
70% forward, 30% back
What are Miss Jessica's cats' names?
Ivy and Ollie
Demonstrate: A développé and a enveloppé
Essentially, a développé is an unfolding outward, while an enveloppé is a folding inward
How many days was Versastyle?
4 days - April 10th-13th
What Studio North teacher has a dog?
Miss Kristen
What dance step involves stepping behind, side, front?
Pas de bourree
At what age did Miss Jessica start teaching?
14-15 years old
Demonstrate: Tilt jump
A tilt jump is a dynamic and expressive jump commonly seen in jazz, contemporary, and lyrical dance. In this jump, the dancer lifts one leg high to the side in a "tilted" position while jumping off the other leg, creating a strong diagonal line with the body. The upper body typically leans in the opposite direction of the lifted leg, with the torso and arms extending to emphasize the line and height of the jump.
How many Studio North dances competed in the Euphoria Emerald Cup?
4! I Won't Give Up, Horton Hears a Who, Low Rider, Echoed Melodies
Which 2 Senior dancers are graduating this year?
Brianna and Savanna
What does port de bras mean?
Carriage of the arms — moving the arms gracefully through set positions.
How long have Jessica and her boyfriend been dating?
Almost 5 years (will accept 4 1/2 years)
Demonstrate the 6 feet positions in ballet
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
What does NIFPA stand for?
North Island Festival of Performing Arts
How many dancers are in the Intermediate group?
10 - Kennedy, Sienna, Endi, Natalia, Shea, Addy, Fiona, Claire M, Clair C, Olivia
Moving one body part at a time while keeping the others still.
How many tattoos does Miss Jessica have?
9
Demonstrate: Jazz Square
A version of a box step where the dancer creates a square on the ground using a four-step sequence that imitates walking without any forward movement beyond the fourth step. Usually performed as cross, back, side, front
What hotel was used for Versastyle?
Coast Discovery Inn
How many seasons has Studio North had?
8 seasons!
Contemporary dancers often use contraction and release. What part of the body do you contract in this technique?
The core or torso, pulling inward and then releasing.
How many competition pieces did Miss Jessica choreograph this season?
42
Demonstrate: a balancé
A rocking step — shifting weight from one foot to the other in a smooth, waltz-like motion.