Dance Terminology Quiz

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Match the movements with their corresponding descriptions:

Salok = To swing the arm downward-upward as if scooping Saludo = Partners bow to each other or the audience Sarok = To cross one foot in front and bend slightly forward Set = A dance formation like a square or unit

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Patay = To bend the head downward and support the forehead Place = To put foot in a position without weight Pivot = To turn on a fixed point Point = To touch the floor lightly with toes

Match the movements with their actions:

Slide = To glide foot smoothly along the floor Stamp = To bring the foot forcibly on the floor Step = To advance or recede with weight transfer Tap = To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the foot

Match the terms with their related actions:

Supporting foot = The foot that bears the weight of the body Whirl = To make fast turns by executing small steps Place = To rest the sole of the foot on the floor Patay = Support the forehead with the forearm Signup and view all the answers

Match the traditional dance terms with their cultural backgrounds:

Patay = Ilocano term used in dances Saludo = Originates from Spanish culture Sarok = Visayan term for crossing feet Salok = Tagalog term for scooping motion Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their corresponding dance characteristics:

Point = Weight on one foot while touching with the other Pivot = Turning on a stationary spot Set = Formation composed of pairs Slide = Smooth gliding of foot on the floor Signup and view all the answers

Match the dance terms with their movements:

Stamp = Noisy foot movement that can involve weight transfer Tap = Lightly tapping with the foot while keeping weight Whirl = Fast turns in place Saludo = Bowing with feet together Signup and view all the answers

Match the foot movements with their actions:

Sarok = Crossing the foot in front Tap = Weight remains on the other foot Slide = Transfer of weight is optional Step = Complete transfer of weight from one foot Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dance movements with their descriptions:

Hop = A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in place or in any direction. Leap = A spring from one foot landing on the other foot in any direction. Jump = A spring on foot or both feet landing on both feet in any direction. Brush = Weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot and lift that foot from the floor to any direction. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings related to partner positions:

Inside foot = The foot nearer the partner when partners stand side by side. Outside foot = The foot away from one’s partner when standing side by side. Free foot = The foot not bearing the weight of the body. Free hand = The hand not placed anywhere, or not doing anything. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following formations with their names:

Cabeceras = The couples occupying the width of the hall when dancers are in square formation (head couple). Costados = The couples occupying the length of the hall when dancers are in square formation (side pairs). Clockwise = Like the motion of the hands of the clock, right shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. Counter Clockwise = The reverse direction of clockwise, left shoulder toward the center. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following movements with their actions:

Do-si-do = Partners advance forward, pass each other’s right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left). Jaleo = Partners turn around clockwise or counterclockwise using walking or any kind of dance step. Masiwak = To turn the hand from the wrist half-way clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice. Kumintang = Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following foot movements with their definitions:

Cut = To displace quickly one foot with the other. Panadyak = To stamp in front or at the side with the right foot and tap with the same foot close to the left foot. Crossed Arms = Partners facing each other join their left hands together and right hands together. Hayon-hayon = To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dance actions with their descriptions:

Clockwise = Movement is toward the left when facing center of the circle. Counter Clockwise = Movements are toward right when facing center of circle. Brush = Hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot and lift that foot. Jaleo = Partners turn around with elbows almost touching either clockwise or counterclockwise. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dance terms with their actions:

Hop = A spring from one foot with landing on the same foot. Inside foot = The foot closer to the partner when standing side by side. Clockwise = Movement towards the left when facing the center. Jaleo = Partners turn around using any kind of dance step with elbows touching. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following positions with their characteristics:

Arms in lateral position = Both arms are at one side either right or left, at shoulder, chest or waist level. Crossed Arms = Join left hands together and the right hands together either right over left or left over right. Free hand = The hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything. Outside hand = The hand away from one’s partner while standing side by side. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dance Terminology

Arms in Lateral Position: Both arms are extended to one side, at shoulder, chest, or waist level.
Brush: A step where weight is shifted onto one foot, the other foot hits the floor with the ball or heel, then lifts off in any direction.
Cabeceras: The couples positioned at the width of the dance floor when dancers are in a square formation.
Clockwise: Movement in the same direction as the hands on a clock. When facing the center, movement is to the left.
Counterclockwise: Movement in the opposite direction of clockwise. When facing the center, movement is to the right.
Costados: The couples positioned at the length of the dance floor when dancers are in a square formation.
Crossed Arms: Partners stand facing or side by side and clasp their hands together, either right over left or left over right.
Cut: A quick movement where one foot displaces the other.
Do-si-do: Partners advance forward, pass each other's right (or left) side, step across to the right (or left), move backward without turning around, and then pass each other's left (or right) side to return to their starting positions.
Free foot: The foot not supporting the body's weight.
Free hand: The hand that's not placed or actively being used.
Hayon-hayon: Placing one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.
Hop: A spring from one foot, landing on the same foot in place or in a different direction.
Inside foot: The foot closer to the partner when standing side by side.
Jaleo: Partners turn clockwise (right elbows touching) or counterclockwise (left elbows touching) using walking or other dance steps.
Jump: A spring from one or both feet, landing on both feet in any direction.
Kumintang: Moving the hand from the wrist in a circular motion, either clockwise or counterclockwise.
Leap: A spring from one foot, landing on the other foot in any direction.
Masiwak: Turning the hand halfway clockwise at the wrist, then raising and lowering the wrist once or twice.
Outside foot: The foot farther from the partner when standing side by side.
Outside hand: The hand farther from the partner when standing side by side.
Panadyak: Stamping with the right foot in front or to the side, then tapping with the same foot close to the left foot.
Patay: Bending the head downward and supporting the forehead with the right forearm or elbow.
Place: Placing a foot in a specific position without putting weight on it, with the sole of the foot resting on the floor.
Pivot: Turning with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed point.
Point: Touching the floor lightly with the toes of one foot while maintaining weight on the other foot.
Salok: Swinging the arm downward-upward, passing in front of the body as if scooping. The body bends to follow the arm's movement.
Saludo: Partners bow to each other, the audience, opposite dancers, or neighbors with feet together.
Sarok: Crossing the right (or left) foot in front of the left (or right), bending the body slightly forward, and crossing the hand in front of the other.
Set: A dance formation like a square or unit, composed of two or more pairs.
Slide: Gliding the foot smoothly along the floor. The movement can be finished with or without a transfer of weight.
Stamp: Bringing the foot forcibly and noisily on the floor, with or without a transfer of weight.
Step: Advancing or receding by moving one foot to another resting place, with a complete transfer of weight.
Supporting foot: The foot that bears the weight of the body.
Tap: Rapping slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot.
Whirl: Making fast turns by executing small steps in place to the right or left.

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Test your knowledge of essential dance terminology with this quiz! From arm positions to movement directions, challenge yourself to identify the definitions of key terms used in dance practice. Perfect for dancers of all levels to improve their understanding and vocabulary.