Jazz Dance | Modern Dance | Ballet | Across the Floor | Misc. |
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The Charleston
Which movement was popular in the 1920's?
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Swings or drop swings
What's the name of the movement where you release your upper body down and swing the arms backwards?
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tutus
What are the costumes called that ballerinas wear?
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The left side of the room to the right side of the room.
What side of the room do we typically start across the floor on in this class?
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Answers will vary.
What is a style of dance that we have not learned in class, but you know of?
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Fast, upbeat, bent knees, lots of jumping, etc.
Name 2 characteristics of jazz dance
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Flat Back
What is the movement called where your release your upper body in a straight line (like a table)
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Ballet Barre, Center, Across the Floor
What are the 3 typical sequences in a ballet class called?
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Passe
What is the movement called when you connect your toe to your knee?
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Answers will vary.
What is a movement goal you have for the rest of the year?
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Hitchkick
What is the movement called when you kick one leg and switch feet in the air?
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Martha Graham, Isadora Duncan, Alvin Ailey, etc.
Name one modern dance choreographer
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Italy
Where did Ballet originate from?
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Chasse
What is the movement called that is similar to a gallop? It means to chase.
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Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, etc.
Name one type of dance shoe
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Musical Theater
What is the style of dance called that incorporates music from musicals?
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Percussive music (drums)
What is the type of music played in a traditional modern dance class?
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To bend.
What does plie mean?
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3 step turn or chaine turn
What is the movement called when you take 3 steps in a turning motion?
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Student choreography/concert choreography
What unit are we studying after winter break?
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Bob Fosse
Who invented Jazz Hands?
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Spiral
What is the movement called where you twist your spine?
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5 positions
How many positions of the feet and arms are there in Ballet?
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Leap
What is the jump called where you jump from one foot to the other?
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5,6,7,8
In a typical dance class, how do dancers count the music?
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