Styles & Genres
Starting back in the 18th century, presented to the kings & queens, it's better know as the foundation for all dance styles and for any professional dancer.
What is ballet?
Soon to make it's debut this November, going from the stage of broadway to the cinema screen, you can find Ariana Grande in this upcoming Universal movie?
What is Wicked?
This choreographer is very well-known in the Musical Theater industry. His work has been seen in Chicago, Cabaret, Sweet Charity & even in his own broadway show dedicated to all of his work.
Who is Bob Fosse?
She got her start at the age of 8 on a reality TV show, was then tweeted to appear in multiple music video projects by the artist Sia, and is now one of the biggest youth dancing actresses of all time.
Who is Maddie Ziegler?
What is Jazz?
Rounding of the leg on the ground
What is a ronde de jamb?
Majorette dancing - performed halftime at Historical Black College & University (HBCU) games in the south - catapulted to the top when this Lifetime reality show made it's debut in 2014.
What is Bring It?
Most well known for a lot of her contemporary pieces on the earlier seasons of So You Think You Can Dance, she has also directed for the Radio City Rockettes, and did choreography for shows done by artists such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna & Celine Dion.
Who is Mia Michaels?
In 2015, she became the first African American woman to be promoted as a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City.
Who is Misty Copeland?
A very distinct style that has become very popular in the Korean dance culture. Not too much with the feet, but quite a lot with the use of the hands and arms, synced right into the music. Sometimes done on the spot in the form of improvisation.
What is whacking?
Pas de cheval
What is the step of the horse?
In 1984, 20 street performers in Montreal, Quebec, Canada came together to create what is now known as one of the biggest entertainment companies that can be seen in 5 shows on the Las Vegas strip, as well as many touring and residential shows under what they call "The Grand Chapiteau."
What is Cirque du Soleil?
Who is Molly Long?
From Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Urban Cowboy & Stayin' Alive, he has a big contribution to dance, as well as a voice to a dog in the Disney movie "Bolt"
Who is John Travolta?
Originated from Spain, it is traditionally done in a long skirt with the use of castanets.
What is the Flamenco?
Pas de chat
Before flying on the trapeze in The Greatest Showman, Zendaya dreamt of a dancing professionally along side her friend Bella Thorne in this 3-season running Disney Channel Show.
What is Shake It Up?
One of the leading contemporary choreographers in the world of ballet, he is well know for his work done in the New York City Ballet's "Nutcracker", as well as "Rubies", "Who Cares" & "Western Symphony".
Who is George Balanchine?
Not just a dancer, but a singer and songwriter, to a lot of big hits from the 1970's with his brothers, and from the 1980's in his pop star career, that are still popular to this day.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Dating back to the 1920's, it is the ultimate style, especially for ladies in fringe dresses and bob cut hairstyles.
What is the Charleston?
Spank heel shuffle heel step, spank heel shuffle heel step, spank heel brush heel
What is a Cincinnati?
Founded in 1958, it is one of the most acclaimed world-renowned dance companies best known for it's unique modern style that can be seen in excerpts of "Revelations"
What is the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?
Who is Parris Goebel?
This Sacramento Native was one of the ambassadors for Capezio's Tapsonic Tap Shoes, debuting in 2015, and toured with Dance Educators of America featuring it.
Who is Tyler Warren?