Ballet
Jazz
Choreography
Technique
Elements of Dance
100

What does plie mean?

to bend

100

Chasse means

to chase

100

The art of planning and arranging dance movements into a meaningful whole; the process of building a composition

Choreography

100

When performing a turn you should use what technique?

spotting

100

A level change is an example of which element of dance?

Space

200

What is the difference between a degage and tendu?

Degage the toe leaves the floor.

200

What is an isolation?

Moving one body part at a time

200

If I am standing on the right side of the stage I am where?

Stage right

200

When performing a chasse, the arms are.....

opposite of the leg

200

A diagonal pathway is an example of which element of dance?

Space

300

Which step means to jump?

saute

300
What are the origins of jazz dance?

Jazz dance has movement from African roots.

300

If I am standing further from the audience, where am I standing?

Upstage

300

Every jump should start and end with....

plie

300

What's an example of the element of dance body?

shape, initiating with, parts vs whole

400

Where did ballet originate?

France, Italy, and Russia

400

What makes a pirouette different in jazz than ballet?

You use parallel instead of turnout in passe and preparation.

400

What is a formation?

the arrangement of dancers onstage

400

How do you accurately perform a compass turn?

The working leg is extended to the side and the toe stays close to the ground

400

sharp, smooth, light, heavy, are examples of what?

Dynamics in Energy

500

What is the difference between a changement and an echappe?

Changement changes fifth to fifth, echappe goes from second to fifth.

500

Which musical follows the modern day setting of Romeo and Juliet?

West Side Story

500

What categories are you assessed on in your movement test?

Konwledge, Accuracy, Timing, Performance Quality

500

Which style of dance uses turnout?

Ballet

500

Tempo and rhythm are examples of which element of dance?

Time