Jazz Dance Modern Dance Ballet Across the Floor Misc.
100
The Charleston
Which movement was popular in the 1920's?
100
Swings or drop swings
What's the name of the movement where you release your upper body down and swing the arms backwards?
100
tutus
What are the costumes called that ballerinas wear?
100
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?
100
Answers will vary.
What is a style of dance that we have not learned in class, but you know of?
200
Fast, upbeat, bent knees, lots of jumping, etc.
Name 2 characteristics of jazz dance
200
Flat Back
What is the movement called where your release your upper body in a straight line (like a table)
200
Ballet Barre, Center, Across the Floor
What are the 3 typical sequences in a ballet class called?
200
Passe
What is the movement called when you connect your toe to your knee?
200
Answers will vary.
What is a movement goal you have for the rest of the year?
300
Hitchkick
What is the movement called when you kick one leg and switch feet in the air?
300
Martha Graham, Isadora Duncan, Alvin Ailey, etc.
Name one modern dance choreographer
300
Italy
Where did Ballet originate from?
300
Chasse
What is the movement called that is similar to a gallop? It means to chase.
300
Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, etc.
Name one type of dance shoe
400
Musical Theater
What is the style of dance called that incorporates music from musicals?
400
Percussive music (drums)
What is the type of music played in a traditional modern dance class?
400
To bend.
What does plie mean?
400
3 step turn or chaine turn
What is the movement called when you take 3 steps in a turning motion?
400
Student choreography/concert choreography
What unit are we studying after winter break?
500
Bob Fosse
Who invented Jazz Hands?
500
Spiral
What is the movement called where you twist your spine?
500
5 positions
How many positions of the feet and arms are there in Ballet?
500
Leap
What is the jump called where you jump from one foot to the other?
500
5,6,7,8
In a typical dance class, how do dancers count the music?






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