Dance Styles: A Fun and Engaging Introduction to Dance for Reception Students

Question 1

Which of these is a basic ballet step?

Accepted Answer

Tendu

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Polka

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Waltz

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Square Dance

Question 2

We have a special dance in England where people dance with sticks and bells. What is it called?

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Morris dance

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Waltz

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Polka

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Tap dance

Question 3

When you dance while moving your feet in a circle, which style of dance are you doing?

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Waltz

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Ballet

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Jazz

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Swing

Question 4

Let's say you're dancing and you jump up and land on just one foot. What is this move called?

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Leap

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Plié

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Pirouette

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Chassé

Question 5

We use many body parts in dance. But guess what we don't use?

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Ears

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Arms

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Legs

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Toes

Question 6

When you move your bodyに合わせて to the music, what are you doing?

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Dancing

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Singing

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Clapping

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Jumping

Question 7

In dance, who tells us what moves to make?

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Choreographer

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Dancer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 8

When we want to tell a story through dance, what do we call it?

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Choreography

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Ballet

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Jazz

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Folk dance

Question 9

Which dance style has graceful leaps and twirls?

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Ballet

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Modern dance

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Hip-hop

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Folk dance

Question 10

Which part of your body helps you keep the rhythm in dance?

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Feet

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Head

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Legs

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Arms

Question 11

Which folk dance style often includes lively, circular movements?

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Morris dancing

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Irish dance

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Scottish dance

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Line dancing

Question 12

What do you call the movement in dance where you jump up and land on the same foot?

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Hop

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Leap

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Jump

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Skip

Question 13

How do you show rhythm when you dance?

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Move your body to the beat of the music

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Wear a colorful costume

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Spin around and around

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Dance with a lot of people

Question 14

Which dance style do we usually see when people are spinning and leaping around?

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Ballet

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Tap

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Modern

Question 15

Which dance style comes from Ireland and is known for its fast footwork?

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Irish Stepdance

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Scottish Reel

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Clog dancing

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Highland Fling

Question 16

What is the most important part of rhythm in dance?

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The beat

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The tempo

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The melody

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The pitch

Question 17

Which of these is a good way to show your feelings through dance?

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Your body movements

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Your face

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Your costume

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Props

Question 18

What is the name of a dance that tells a story?

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Storytelling dance

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Choreography

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Improvisation

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Rhythmic gymnastics

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a good thing about dancing?

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It's a waste of time

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It can help you make friends

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It can make you healthier

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It can help you learn to be creative

Question 20

Who creates dances?

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Choreographers

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Dancers

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Musicians

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Directors

Question 21

In folk dancing, what do you call the simple step where you step forward with one foot and then bring the other foot to meet it?

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Heel-and-toe

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Stamp

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Shuffle

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Skip

Question 22

When you 'improvise' in dance, what are you doing?

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Making up your own dance moves

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Copying other dancers

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Following specific steps

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Stopping dancing

Question 23

Which type of dance is known for its flowing arm movements and graceful jumps?

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Ballet

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Folk dance

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Modern dance

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Hip-hop

Question 24

What is the name of a traditional Scottish folk dance where people join hands and move around in a circle?

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Reel

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Morris dance

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Highland fling

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Waltz

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a good reason to dance?

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To fall over a lot

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To get better at moving around

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To feel more confident

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To have less stress

Question 26

What kind of music usually goes with folk dancing?

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Folk music

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Classical music

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Pop music

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Jazz music

Question 27

Which dance style started in the United States?

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Tap dance

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Ballet

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Salsa

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Bhangra

Question 28

Before you start dancing, what is a good thing to do?

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Stretch your body

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Eat a big meal

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Drink lots of water

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Go to sleep

Question 29

What is something that ballet and folk dance have in common?

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Using rhythm

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Telling a story

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Making up moves

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Singing songs

Question 30

When dancers move their arms in a flowing, wave-like motion, what is it called?

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Port de bras

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Frappé

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Chassé

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Balancé

Question 31

Which dance style is known for its beautiful, elegant movements?

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Ballet

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Hip-hop

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Jazz

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Tap

Question 32

What is the name of the traditional Scottish folk dance performed in a circle, with people facing each other?

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Reel

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Highland Fling

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Ceilidh

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Morris

Question 33

Which of these is a dance step that is NOT a ballet step?

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Waltz

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Tendu

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Plié

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Relevé

Question 34

When you create your own special dance moves, what is it called?

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Choreographing

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Copying

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Imagining

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Sparkling

Question 35

Which dance style involves wearing shoes with hard soles that make a tapping sound?

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Tap Dance

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Folk Dance

Question 36

What is an important way to show how you feel through dance?

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Gesture

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Rhythm

Question 37

What does the word 'plié' mean in ballet?

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To bend

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To turn

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a dance that is often performed in England?

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Tango

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Maypole Dance

Question 39

What is the name of the special shoes dancers wear in ballet?

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Pointe shoes

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Tap shoe

Question 40

Which type of dance uses hand movements to tell a story?

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Mime

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Modern Dance

Question 41

When we dance, we use some special things that make our dance look amazing. What is the name for these special things?

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Elements

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Dance moves

Question 42

Which ballet step involves bending your knees?

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Plié

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Cha-cha

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Step-ball-change

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Moonwalk

Question 43

Which ballet step involves standing on one leg and stretching the other leg out behind you?

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Arabesque

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Plié

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Chaîné

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Jeté

Question 44

In ballet, which step involves standing on your tippy toes?

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Relevé

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Plié

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Jeté

Question 45

In ballet, which dance move involves crossing your feet over each other?

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Grapevine

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Heel click

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Toe tap

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Sway

Question 46

What is NOT a characteristic of ballet dance?

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Improvisation

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Formalized movements

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Use of pointe shoes

Question 47

Which dance style originated in the mountains of the United States?

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Clogging

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Tap Dance

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Line Dance

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Jazz Dance

Question 48

Which dance move involves spinning around quickly on the spot?

Accepted Answer

Pirouette

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Chassé

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Leap

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Glide

Question 49

Which dance style is known for its fast footwork and rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Tap Dance

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Hip-Hop Dance

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Modern Dance

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Jazz Dance

Question 50

Which dance move involves jumping and landing with bent knees?

Accepted Answer

Sauté

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Chaîné

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Balancé

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Dégagé

Question 51

What type of dance is characterized by intricate footwork and body movements?

Accepted Answer

Irish Step Dance

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Céilí Dance

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Riverdance