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100

Which teacher was born in Massachusetts? 

Ms. Schuyler 

100

What ballet is typically performed at Christmas time?

The Nutcracker

100

What year did the studio open?

2015

100

What was the theme of the 2023 halloween parade?

Out of this world

100

What is the count used most by dancers?

8 count

200

Which teacher lived in the Netherlands for 6 months?

Ms. Kelly

200

What dance is performed with metal-soled shoes for rhythmic footwork?

Tap Dance

200

What was the meaning of Japanese symbol from the first recital?

Festival 

200

Where are our costumes ordered from?

Weissman and/or Revolution

200

What does chasse mean?

To chase
300

Which teacher surfs in the Outer Banks Corolla?

Ms. Megan

300

Which style of dance has roots in the streets of New York City?

HipHop

300

Who was the first guest artist to teach at the first dance camp?

Chio

300

What was the name of the event where we would travel to different nursing homes? 

Holiday Joy Tour

300

What does plie mean?

To bend

400

Which teacher wanted to be a firefighter when they grew up?

Ms. Mel

400

Which music video is famously known for its moonwalk dance move?

Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

400

What styles of dance has Komotion offered? (Guess at least 6 out of 11)

HipHop, Jazz, Contemporary, Pointe, Ballet, Irish Step, Tap, Bollywood, Ballroom, Modern, Acro

400

What is the name of the organization we've raised the most amount of money through Komotion cares?

We tied!!!

Geisinger and SPM in 2022 and The Good Samaritan 2023

400

What does grand jete mean?

A big throw

500

Which teacher was on a tv show on style network called "Too Fat For Fifteen: Fight Back"?

Hide

500

Who was the first African American principle dancer at ABT?

Misty Copeland

500

Who were the 5 original Komotion instructors?

Hide, Robin, Alexis, Emily, Jen

500

When was the first time we performed at Spy Glass Ridge Winery?

2017

500

What does fouetté mean?

To whip