Common Dance Terms Quiz
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What is the term for the foot that bears the weight of the body?

  • Supporting foot (correct)
  • Inside foot
  • Free foot
  • Outside foot

    • The crossed arms position involves partners standing face to face.

    False

    What are cabeceras in dance?

    The couples occupying the width of the hall when dancers are in square formation.

    In dance, the term for a quick displace of one foot with the other is called a _____

    <p>cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the 'do-si-do' movement?

    <p>Partners advance forward, pass each other's sides, and return without turning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'slide step' in dance?

    <p>To glide the foot smoothly along the floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the dance term with its definition:

    <p>Hop = A spring on one foot landing on the other foot. Stamp = To bring the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor. Jaleo = Partners turn around with elbows almost touching. Saludo = Partners bow to each other or the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'outside foot' in dance?

    <p>The foot away from one's partner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'kumintang'.

    <p>Moving the hand from the wrist in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Weight-Bearing Foot

    • The foot that bears the weight of the body is called the supporting foot.

    Crossed Arms Position in Dance

    • The crossed arms position in dance involves partners standing face to face with their arms crossed.

    Cabeceras in Dance

    • Cabeceras are the lead couples in a dance formation.

    Quick Foot Displacement in Dance

    • A change step is a quick displacement of one foot with the other in dance.

    Do-si-do Movement

    • The do-si-do movement involves partners passing each other by walking around each other in a clockwise direction.

    Slide Step in Dance

    • A slide step is a dance movement where one foot slides sideways and the other foot follows, maintaining a smooth and continuous movement.

    Dance Terms and Definitions

    • Supporting foot: The foot that bears the weight of the body during a dance move.
    • Change step: A quick displacement of one foot with the other.
    • Do-si-do: Partners passing each other by walking around each other in a clockwise direction.
    • Slide step: One foot slides sideways and the other foot follows smoothly.
    • Outside foot: The foot furthest from the partner in a dance position.

    Kumintang

    • Kumintang is a Filipino folk dance movement that involves a series of graceful arm movements.

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    Test your knowledge of essential dance terminology including movements and formations. This quiz explores terms like brush, clockwise, and costados. Perfect for dancers looking to enhance their vocabulary and understanding of dance language.

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