Dance Styles
Which dance style originated in African American communities during the 1970s?
a. Modern dance
b. Hip hop
c. Ballet
d. Jazz
Hip hop
What does "stage right" mean from a performer's perspective?
a. The audience's right side
b. The performer's right side
c. The back of the stage
d. The center of the stage
The performer's right side
In fifth position of ballet, where are the feet placed?
a. Heels apart, toes pointed out
b. One foot in front of the other, completely crossed
c. Feet parallel, shoulder-width apart
d. One foot in front, partially crossed
One foot in front of the other, completely crossed
What are the four main elements of hip hop culture?
a. Breaking, MCing, DJing, and Graffiti art
b. Popping, locking, breaking, and krumping
c. Rap, dance, music, and fashion
d. Freestyle, battles, cyphers, and crews
Breaking, MCing, DJing, and Graffiti art
Who is considered the mother of modern dance?
a. Martha Graham
b. Anna Pavlova
c. Misty Copeland
d. Agnes de Mille
Martha Graham
Which dance style emerged from African American social dance in the early 20th century?
a. Modern dance
b. Ballet
c. Jazz
d. Contemporary
Jazz
What is "upstage" in stage directions?
a. The front of the stage
b. The back of the stage
c. The left side of the stage
d. The right side of the stage
The back of the stage
What defines the second position in ballet?
a. Feet Turned In, shoulder-width apart
b. Heels together, toes apart
c. Heels apart with turned out feet
d. One foot in front of the other
Heels apart with turned out feet
Which element is essential in hip hop freestyle?
a. Pointed toes
b. Improvisation
c. Ballet technique
d. Partner work
Improvisation
Who is known as the “Sun King” of ballet?
a. Mikhail Baryshnikov
b. Rudolf Nureyev
c. Louis XIV
d. George Balanchine
Louis XIV
Who is credited with creating break dancing?
a. DJ Kool Herc
b. Afrika Bambaataa
c. DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
d. The Rock Steady Crew
DJ Kool Herc
Which stage direction refers to the front of the stage?
a. Upstage
b. Stage right
c. Downstage
d. Stage left
Downstage
What is a plié in ballet?
a. A jump in the air
b. A pointed foot position
c. A bending of the knees
d. A turning movement
A bending of the knees
What is the basic foot rhythm in Ballet Folklorico called?
a. Zapateado
b. Balancé
c. Relevé
d. Frappé
Zapateado
Who is credited with creating the standard ballet positions?
a. Pierre Beauchamp
b. Marius Petipa
c. George Balanchine
d. Vaslav Nikinsky
Pierre Beauchamp
Who pioneered jazz dance in America?
a. Katherine Dunham
b. George Balanchine
c. Marius Petipa
d. Rudolf Nureyev
Katherine Dunham
What does "center stage" mean?
a. The middle of the performance space
b. The back of the stage
c. The front of the stage
d. The wings
The middle of the performance space
What is an arabesque?
a. A type of turn
b. A standing position on one leg with other leg extended back
c. A jumping position
d. A floor movement
A standing position on one leg with other leg extended back
What does "contraction" mean in modern dance?
a. A stretching movement
b. A curving of the spine inward
c. A jumping motion
d. A leg extension
A curving of the spine inward
Who is credited with bringing ballet to Italy?
a. Catherine de’Medici
b. Jean-Georges Noverre
c. Louis XVI
d. Ballets Suedois
Catherine de’Medici
Who is known for revolutionizing Broadway dance with his unique style, including the "Fosse" technique?
A) Jerome Robbins
B) Gene Kelly
C) Bob Fosse
D) Michael Bennett
Bob Fosse
In hip hop culture, what is a cypher?
a. A formal dance routine
b. A circular formation for freestyle
c. A type of music
d. A dance costume
A circular formation for freestyle
What is a tendu in ballet?
a. A pointed position with foot connected to the ground
b. A jumping movement
c. A turning step
d. A floor position
A pointed position with foot connected to the ground
In modern dance, what is "fall and recover"?
a. A controlled descent and rise
b. A type of jump
c. A partnering technique
d. A stretching exercise
A controlled descent and rise
Who is known for revolutionizing Broadway dance with his unique style, including the "Fosse" technique?
A) Jerome Robbins
B) Gene Kelly
C) Bob Fosse
D) Michael Bennett
Bob Fosse