Performing Arts - Quiz on dance styles :) good luck ;)

"In this quiz I will describe a genre (type) of dance and you will have to tell what kind it is. This quiz may contain any type of dance from ballet to krump. Good luck!" The answers are given in the comments column below but hopefully you wouldn't cheat.. ;)

1. This dance is the daughter/son of Jazz. Movements in this dance are more modernized than Jazz. It appears in many music videos and sneakers are the proper shoes. This dance style has had numerous movies made about it, including "You Got Served" and "Stomp the Yard". What is it?

     Break Dance
     Mambo
     Waltz
     Hip-Hop

2. This dance includes a lot of working of the hips and belly. Colombian pop singer Shakira is most popular for this dance. Attire is very sparkly and often fringed. What is it?

     Belly Dance
     Lyrical
     Jazz
     Hip-Hop
3. This dance has a variety of jumps and a lot of footwork. Steps from this dance appear in every dance from ballet to mambo. Wide, open hands are a popular characteristic of this dance. What is it?

     Break Dance
     Lyrical
     Jazz
     Cha-Cha
4. This dance is commonly performed at weddings. It is also known for its elegance. Moves include promenade and whisk. What is it?

     Cha Cha
     Lyrical
     Pop
     Waltz
5. In this type of dance you wear (mostly) black or tan shoes with metal plates attached to the bottom. Common steps include flaps, ball changes, and buffalos. What is it?

     Krump
     Pop
     Lyrical
     Tap
6. This type of dance has many kinds within itself. This genre of dance was introduced into the second season of "So You Think You Can Dance". It is also refered to as "clowning". What is it?

     Hip-Hop
     Ballet
     Krump
     Salsa
7. This dance is a classic. It is best know for its five positions and it also includes a lot of jumps. The shoe is flat and can come in different colors. What is it?

     Mambo
     Ballet
     Line Dance
     Contemporary
8. This type of dance includes steps such as a grapevine and a shuffle step. It is always done with a lot of people. "Electric Slide" is one of the most well-known dances in this genre. What is it?

     Lyrical
     Contemporary
     Line Dance
     Belly Dance
9. This was the genre of dance used by the first African-American winner of "So You Think You Can Dance". It includes techniques of ballet, but is more flowing and not as sharp. Mia Michaels is a well known choreographer in this dance. What is it?

     Contemporary
     Pop
     Jazz
     Cha-Cha
10. This dance is classified in the American Ballroom category. This dance has a strong African and Spanish influence. It has two main movements, back basic and front basic. Unlike most Latin dances, the feet only move on the 2nd and 4th beats. What is it?

     Salsa
     Mambo
     Waltz
     Belly Dance

5 comments:

  1. The answers to the above are :
    1. Hip-hop
    2. Belly dance
    3. Jazz
    4. Waltz
    5. Tap
    6. Krump
    7. Ballet
    8. Line dance
    9. Contemporary
    10. Mambo

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  2. i got an 8/10.. not bad huh ;)

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  3. Me too.. I gt the last 2 wrong !! :-\

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