Dance Vocabulary
This term means to point or stretch the foot.
Tendu
How many ballet positions are there?
Five
What should you do at the start and the end of dance class in order to safely prepare your body?
Warm-up
How many years has Ms. Rison been teaching at Drew-Freeman Middle School?
This term means large bend of the knees
Grand plie
In which ballet position are the heels of the feet glued together?
1st position
Name one muscle that is located in your thigh.
Quadriceps
IT Band
Hamstrings
What county is Ms. Rison from?
Prince George's County
Demi plie
In grand plie, the heels do not come off of the floor for this position.
2nd position
What is dance etiquette?
The set of rules which govern the social behavior of dance by its participants.
Other Answers:
1. How to behave in a dance class
2. Rules that teach manners in dance class
What is Ms. Rison's favorite Disney Movie?
Moana
What is the international language of ballet?
French
In this ballet position, both of the dancer's hands should be placed in a round circle above their head.
5th position
How many hours of sleep should the average teenager or young adult receive per night?
8 or 9 hours
What NFL team is Ms. Rison a former cheerleader for?
The Washington Redskins (Washington Football Team)
This term means large jump.
Grand jete
What is the difference between choreography and improvisation?
Choreography: a dance that was created and pre-meditated
Improvisation: the act of performing the very first thing that comes to mind.
What are the four steps to treating a dance injury. (RICE)
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What college did Ms. Rison attend?
Temple University
What style of dance will be incorporated into the 2024 Olympics?
Break dancing