Famous American Dancers
Who is the “King of Pop,” famous for the moonwalk?
Michael Jackson
In which decade did breakdancing begin in the Bronx?
1970s
What move looks like sliding backward while walking forward?
Moonwalk
Which U.S. style blends breakdancing, popping, and locking?
Hip-hop
True or False: Hip-hop was born in New York City.
True
Who founded the AA American Dance Theater in 1958?
Alvin Ailey
Which African American social dance was popular in Harlem in the 1920s–30s?
Lindy Hop
Which Beyoncé hit in 2008 made the “hand flip” move famous?
Single Ladies
Which Broadway-based dance style is used for theater choreography?
Broadway Jazz
True or False: Line dancing started in country-western bars in the U.S.
True
Which ballerina became the first African American principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre?
Misty Copeland
Which 1980s American music network boosted dance through music videos?
MTV
Which 2010s viral U.S. dance craze went with the song Watch Me?
Whip/Nae Nae
Which style is known for its dramatic “contraction and release” technique?
Graham Technique / Modern Dance
Which American holiday tradition became linked to The Nutcracker ballet?
Christmas
Who is called the “Mother of Modern Dance”?
Martha Graham
Which American cultural movement in the 1960s influenced modern Black dance?
Civil Rights Movement
Which TikTok viral dance challenge came from the song Renegade?
Renegade (show some moves)
Which smooth partner dance is linked to Motown clubs in Detroit?
Detroit Ballroom / Hand Dance
Which 1950s dance craze had people “twisting” their hips?
The Twist
Which choreographer is often called the “Father of Theatrical Jazz Dance”?
Jack Cole
Which early American ballet company helped popularize ballet nationwide?
New York City Ballet
Which breakdance move spins on the back with legs in the air?
Windmill
Which style mixes Afro-Caribbean traditions with American modern dance?
Dunham Technique
What U.S. city is famous for house dance and early club culture?
Chicago