Ballet Basics
This term means “to bend” and is one of the most basic ballet movements.
What is plié?
This jazz movement is known for stylized traveling steps that emphasize confidence, rhythm, and performance quality.
What is jazz walk?
This is a foundational hip-hop movement involving bouncing through the knees and rhythm.
What is groove?
This dance style combines ballet technique with emotional storytelling.
What is lyrical?
West African dance is often performed with this instrument
What is drums?
The ballet position where feet are turned out, and heels are together.
What is first position?
A turn done on one leg with the other leg positioned at the knee.
This dance style focuses on sharp muscle contractions and releases.
What is popping?
Movement performed on or near the ground is called this.
What is floor work?
Movement in West African dance is often grounded in this part of the body.
What is the pelvis or hips?
The ability to rotate the legs outward from the hips.
A step that combines a kick, step, and change of weight.
One of the four original elements of hip-hop culture along with MCing, DJing, and graffiti.
What is breaking (breakdancing)?
This element allows dancers to create movement freely without set choreography.
What is improvisation/freestlye?
Dance in West African culture is often connected to this.
What are community, storytelling, or ritual traditions?
This ballet step is known as a large traveling movement in the air.
What is a grand jeté?
This jazz style is influenced by musicals and Broadway theater.
What is Broadway Jazz?
This dance style emphasizes controlled robotic movement and stopping motion sharply.
What is locking?
This lyrical/contemporary movement is a traveling turn often performed with flowing arms and emotional expression.
What is a chainé turn?
This quality describes the use of bending, weight, and earthy movement.
What is grounded movement?
This turning technique helps maintain orientation and prevent dizziness during multiple pirouettes.
What is spotting?
The use of focusing on different body parts independently.
What is isolations?
A hip-hop pioneer known for DJing and creating breakbeats.
Who is DJ Kool Herc?
This lyrical/contemporary leap involves extending one leg forward and one backward while appearing to float through the air.
This West African dance is traditionally performed as a welcoming dance and is known for strong grounded movement and rhythmic energy.
What is the Fanga dance?