Fundamental Dance Positions and Terms
Test your knowledge of the five fundamental positions of arms and feet in dance, along with common dance terms. This quiz will help you understand essential concepts that form the basis of various dance styles. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
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Fundamental Dance Positions and Terms
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List of Questions16 questions
- Question 1
- Partners stand side by side holding hands.
- Partners turn clockwise while holding each other's hands.
- A sudden jump from one foot to another.
- Partners advance forward and then move backwards without turning.
- Question 2
- Pivot
- Hop
- Brush
- Kumintang
- Question 3
- To turn around while balancing on one foot.
- A sudden leap from both feet.
- A spring from one foot landing on the same foot.
- To stamp one's foot on the ground.
- Question 4
- By performing a straight jump into the air.
- By bending the knees while pointing one foot at the back.
- By hopping in place and turning around.
- By lifting both arms above the head.
- Question 5
- To brush the floor lightly with the toes.
- To quickly replace one foot with the other.
- To turn while keeping both feet grounded.
- To perform a spring landing on both feet.
- Question 6
- A light touch with the toes of one foot.
- To spring in any direction from a stable position.
- To stamp in front with the right foot.
- A complete turn while holding another dancer's hand.
- Question 7
- A jump from one foot landing on the other foot.
- To shift weight quickly from one foot to the other.
- To touch the floor with the ball of the foot.
- A simple forward advance without leaving the ground.
- Question 8
- Jaleo
- Arms in lateral position
- Hayon-hayon
- Crossed arms
- Question 9
- Bringing the foot forcibly and noisily onto the floor.
- Swinging the arm downward-upward while bending the trunk.
- Crossing the right foot in front of the left foot.
- Gliding the foot smoothly along the floor.
- Question 10
- Touch step
- Change step
- Bleking step
- Habanera step
- Question 11
- To glide the foot smoothly along the floor.
- To forcibly stamp the foot on the floor.
- A quick hop with weight transfer.
- To rap slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot.
- Question 12
- Bringing both heels up and down while stepping.
- Crossing feet and balancing on one foot.
- Sliding and cutting with a hop.
- Stepping, crossing, and then pointing the foot.
- Question 13
- Step, hop
- Step, point
- Slide, cut
- Step, close
- Question 14
- Habanera step
- Changing step
- Contraganza
- Native waltz
- Question 15
- Whirl
- Saludo
- Salok
- Sarok
- Question 16
- Slide, cut, hop combination.
- Step, cross-step, and perform a hop.
- Cross-step then leap.
- Step, close, step sequence.
List of Flashcards14 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink about extending your arms horizontally.Memory TipSideways arms
- Card 2HintImagine a quick sweeping motion of the foot.Memory TipFoot sweep
- Card 3HintImagine forming a 'crossed' shape with your arms.Memory TipArms cross
- Card 4HintThink of swiftly changing weight from one foot to another.Memory TipQuick foot change
- Card 5HintVisualize a partner exchange followed by a return.Memory TipPartner exchange
- Card 6HintThink of a quick upward movement on one foot, landing in the same spot or different one.Memory TipOne-foot spring
- Card 7HintA more substantial spring than a hop; often lands on both feet.Memory TipTwo-foot spring
- Card 8HintImagine turning while your foot stays firmly on the ground.Memory TipFoot pivot
- Card 9HintThink of scooping or drawing a large arc with your arm.Memory TipSalok - Scoop arm, bend trunk.
- Card 10HintA formal dance gesture to show respect.Memory TipSaludo - Bow like a saludo.
- Card 11HintThink about crossing your legs and arms.Memory TipSarok - Cross, Bend, Cross.
- Card 12HintImagine gliding across the floor.Memory TipSlide - Smooth foot glide.
- Card 13HintThink about spinning quickly in place.Memory TipWhirl - Fast spin with steps.
- Card 14HintImagine placing your heel, then bringing the foot close.Memory TipBleking - Heel, Place, Close.