Name that Genre!
A type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea
Ballet
What joint contributes the MOST to turnout?
Hip! Mainly femoral torsion - the rotation of the femur in the hip socket. The knee, ankle, and foot also contribute in various ways dependent upon the position.
What muscle is the primary mover of a back battement/hip extension?
A. Gluteus Maximus
B. Hamstrings
C. Adductor Magnus
A. Gluteus Maximus
The hamstrings and adductor magnus are synergists or supporting muscles.
To bend
Plie
How long was the world's longest conga line?
The record for the longest conga line was set when nearly 12,000 people conga-ed in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 1988
This style arose in the US in the early 20th century. It expanded on African American styles that blended with traditional European styles. It often mirrors the sounds, rhythms, and techniques of the music.
When prepping for a pirouette, where should the majority of weight be placed?
A. Even between front and back foot
B. Back foot
C. Front foot
C. Front foot!
Having weight in the front foot promotes less side-side/front-back movement when completing releve, increasing the dancer's stability.
Dancers with this arch type are most likely to experience foot pain: high, normal, or low?
High! Dancers with high arches are more likely to experience pain due to decreased shock absorption, while dancers with low arches are more likely to experience foot fatigue due to overactive muscles compensating for flexible joints.
Tendu
In 1913, the German Army was prohibited from dancing this style:
Tango
Emerged in the streets of New York in the 1970s with "crews" battling in various isolated movements. Famous dancers include tWitch, MC Hammer, and Buddha Stretch.
Hip-hop
What joint needs to be bent in order to create a forced arch?
Knee
How many muscles in the hip contribute to turnout?
6!
Piriformis, Internal and External obturator, Superior and Inferior Gemellus, and Quadratus Femoris
Step of the cat
Pas de chat
breakdancing
This style emerged in the US and Europe as a rejection of classical ballet. This style emphasizes creativity in choreography and extreme physical expressions.
Modern
According to Google, what is the hardest dance move to pull off cleanly?
Fouettes!
When a dancer goes en pointe, what part of their foot takes on the most load?
A. toes
B. front
C. heel
D. arch
B. Front
To melt
Fondu
What is the record for number of consecutive fouettes en pointe?
Ballerina Pierina Legnani performed 32 fouettes as Odile/Odette in Swan Lake.
Evolved as a popular form of entertainment following the Civil war. Requires special shoes with emphasis on creating rhythmic patterns and timely beats.
Tap
Where should the back knee be pointed during a grande jete?
A. Up
B. Down
C. to the side
To the side
Don't forget about turnout!
What is one of the top training techniques to prevent injury as a dancer?
Cross-training! Parallel training leads to overuse of the muscles which increases strain on nearby structures.
To throw
Jete
Who is the world's highest paid dancer?
Michael Flately of Riverdance holds the record for the world's highest-paid dancer, earning $1.8 million a week at his prime. His legs were insured for $44.7 million