Dance Genres
Some if not all dancers refer to this genre as the foundation of all dance
What is ballet
What is a plié
This dancer trained competitively for ten years prior to her rise to Tik Tok fame. She is now known as the most famous Tik Tok dancer on the platform.
Who is Charli Grace D'Amelio
What is Dance Moms
This genre builds on African American vernacular styles of dancing closely related to a style of music developed from roots in blues and ragtime.
What is jazz
A “stretched” action of the gesturing limb from a stance position with flat foot to a pointed foot, with the toes keeping contact with the floor.
What is a tendu
She is an American dancer, actress, author, and model. She was initially known for appearing in Lifetime's reality show Dance Moms from 2011 (at age 8) until 2016.
Who is Maddie Ziegler
This show follows a dance team who specializes in majorette style dancing
What is Bring It
This very influential and popular style of dance started in the Bronx in the 1970s
What is hip hop
“Chasing one foot with the other”. The leading foot slides forward into fourth (or side-ward into second), then with a spring off the floor, the stance limb draws up to it in the air, and the leading foot opens to land in fourth (or second). Used as a traveling or transition step.
What is a chassé
This famous African-American dancer, director, choreographer, and activist founded one of the most successful dance companies in the world.
Who is Alvin Ailey
This show features JLo and Neyo as two of its judges
What is World of Dance
This dance a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.
What is musical theatre
An act of spinning on one foot, typically with the raised foot touching the knee of the supporting leg.
What is a pirouette
This American modern dancer and choreographer's technique reshaped American dance and is still taught worldwide.
Who is Martha Graham?
The famous dance crew Jabbawockeez won first place on this dance show
What is America's Best Dance Crew
This dance style embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, and modern dance.
What is lyrical dance
“To disengage”. Sharp brushes of the pointed foot to develop speed and precision of the feet and legs.
What is a dégagé
This woman was the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in ABT's 75-year history.
Who is Misty Copeland
In this show duets compete in front of a panel of judges
What is Dancing With The Stars