EVOLUTION
What is the literal translation of tendu?
Tense
1987's 'Dirty Dancing' features some of the most memorable dance scenes of the 80s. Who plays the lead male role in this film alongside Jennifer Grey in the lead female role as Baby?
Patrick Swayze
Are Competitor Passes compulsory for ALL performers at Evolution?
Yes
Where is Evolutions National Finals held?
Gold Coast, RACV Royal Pines Resort
What is the maximum number of solos a competitor can perform in an Evo Regional Event?
5
What 1993 dance craze was brought into the world by Spanish group Los del Rio?
The Macarena
When is the age cut off for Evolution categories?
1st of January
Name the jump in which a dancer rises low off of the floor and the two feet are brought together in the air before the dancer lands in fifth position.
Assemble
Name the 3 Evolution Regionals that aren’t held in Australia.
Singapore, Auckland, Christchurch
Who has judge for Evolution Dance Competition and was an original Tap Dog member?
Nathan Sheens
What year was the movie “Flashdance” released?
1983
What holiday season is "The Nutcracker" usually associated with?
Christmas
Welder by day, dancer by night, She's trying to get her audition right, He's her boss at the steel plant, The name of this movie is ___ ?
Flashdance
What dance craze did Chubby Checker popularize?
The Twist
What was the name of the Actor who played Scott Hastings in Baz Luhrmann’s “Strictly Ballroom ?
Paul Mercurio
Who has choreographed the last 3 years Opening Numbers at Evolution Dance Competition?
Chase Vollenweider
Forming in St. Louis in 1925, what precision dance company has performed in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall since 1932?
The Rockettes
How does Evolution Dance Competition Break up their scores in %?
50% Technique, 25% Performance and Execution, 20% Choreography and 5% Music
What 20th century African American dancer, choreographer, and director founded his famous American Dance Theater and School in 1958?
Alvin Ailey
What year was Rudolf Nureyev born?
1938