DANCE

Dance History

100

This dance style is known for dancers performing on their toes in special shoes

Pointe

200

This dance style became popular in the United States in the 1920s and is often danced to jazz music.

Charleston

300

This dance style began in African American communities in New York City during the 1970s.

Hip Hop

400

This ballroom dance from Argentina is famous for dramatic steps and close partners.

Tango

500

This famous ballet tells the story of a princess awakened by a kiss. 

Sleeping Beauty

Dance Icons

100

What is the name of the studio owner from Dance Moms?

Abby - Lee Miller

200

What is the name of the little girl in the Nutcracker?

Clara

300

What icon made the moon walk famous?

MJ

400

This ballerina was the first African American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. 

Misty Copeland

500

This viral dancer and choreographer became famous for creating dances on TikTok.

Charli Damelio

Cultural Dance

100

This energetic Irish dance style is famous for quick footwork and was featured in Riverdance.

Irish Step

200

This Hawaiian dance uses hand movements to tell stories.

Hula

300

This lively dance from Cuba is known for its quick steps and partner dancing.

Salsa

400

Flamenco dancing, known for rhythmic foot stomping and expressive arm movements, comes from this country.

Spain

500

This lion dance is often performed during Lunar New Year celebrations to bring good luck.

Chinese lion dance

Anatomy

100

What muscles do dancers use to jump off the floor?

(2 muscle groups)

Quads & Calves

200

What muscles are responsible for helping dancers balance?

(1 muscle group)

Core muscles

300

These joints bend when dancers do pliés and land from jumps

Knees!

400

This joint connects your leg to your foot and helps with balance and movement

Ankles

500

This flexible body part helps dancers twist, bend, and maintain postur

Spine

Random

100

Who was always at the top of the pyramid on dance moms?

Maddie Ziegler

200

What is the tv show called that showcases a professional dancer with a celebrity ballroom dancing?

Dancing with The Stars

300

What hip hop dancer was the DJ on the Ellen Degeneres Show

Twitch

400

What pop start started out as a dancer on So You Think You Can dance?

Tate Mcrae

500

What are the 4 elements of dance?

Body, Energy, Space and Time