Dance Unit 3: Learn the Basics of Dance for Year 2 Students

Question 1

What are the basic parts of dance called?

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Elements

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Ingredients

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Steps

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Moves

Question 2

When we dance, which of these is NOT a way we can show how we feel?

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Singing

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Hand gestures

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Face expressions

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Body movements

Question 3

Which type of dance tells a story?

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Narrative dance

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Modern dance

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Ballet

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Tap dance

Question 4

What is a good way to make up a new dance?

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Just dance however you want

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Follow the steps someone else made up

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Copy the moves you see in a video

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Practice the same moves over and over

Question 5

What is the most important thing to remember when you dance?

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Having fun

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Being the best

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Following all the rules

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Looking perfect

Question 6

Who makes up the dances?

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The choreographers

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The dancers

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The musicians

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The teachers

Question 7

Which of these is NOT something dancers wear?

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Trainers

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Tutus

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Leotards

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Jazz shoes

Question 8

What is an important element of dance?

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Rhythm

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Jumping

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Color

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Singing

Question 9

What do we call a simple dance routine?

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Sequence

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Story

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Stretch

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Game

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a movement in dance?

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Draw

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Jump

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Slide

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Skip

Question 11

What's a group of dancers called?

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Ensemble

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Team

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Band

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Group

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a key skill in performing a dance routine?

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Speed

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Coordination

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Memory

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Balance

Question 13

What is the purpose of expression in dance?

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To show emotions and feelings

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To create a story

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To make the dance more beautiful

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To show off skills

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of dance that is known for its graceful and fluid movements?

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Ballet

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Tap dance

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Jazz dance

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Hip-hop dance

Question 15

Who is responsible for creating dances?

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Choreographer

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Dancer

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Composer

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Singer

Question 16

What is the most important thing to remember when dancing?

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To have fun

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To be perfect

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To follow the steps exactly

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To wear the right shoes

Question 17

What are three important elements of dance?

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Rhythm, movement, and expression

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Speed, strength, and flexibility

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Balance, coordination, and agility

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Music, costumes, and props

Question 18

Ballet is an example of what?

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A dance style

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A sport

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A game

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An art form

Question 19

What is the name for a group of dancers performing together?

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Ensemble

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Team

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Company

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Class

Question 20

Where do dancers usually perform?

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Stage

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Court

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Field

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Pool

Question 21

Who creates and teaches dance routines?

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Choreographer

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Coach

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Instructor

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Teacher

Question 22

What do we call it when we make up our own dance moves?

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Improvisation

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Routine

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Pattern

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Sequence

Question 23

What makes a dance have a great rhythm?

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Moving your body to the beat of the music

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Lots of different dancers

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Wearing colorful costumes

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Having a very fast or very slow tempo

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an important part of dancing?

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Counting numbers

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Following the rhythm

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Moving your body

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Showing your feelings

Question 25

What is the name for the way your body moves when you dance?

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Movement

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Rhythm

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Expression

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Coordination

Question 26

When making up a dance routine, what should you do first?

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Choose the music

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Plan out the moves

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Practice your routine

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Perform your routine

Question 27

What part of the music makes us want to move our bodies?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 28

What is the fancy name for the way you use your arms and legs when you dance?

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Movement quality

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Body language

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Gesture

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Facial expression

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a good reason to dance?

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To show off

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To get fit

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To express yourself

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To relax

Question 30

What is the most important thing to think about when you dance?

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Having fun

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Being the best

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Winning competitions

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Looking good

Question 31

When dancers work together to create a particular shape or pattern, this is known as:

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Formation

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Choreography

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Step

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Sequence

Question 32

Which type of rhythm has a steady beat with equal spaces between the beats?

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Even

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Syncopated

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Polyrhythm

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Odd

Question 33

In the famous ballet 'Swan Lake', dancers appear to move gracefully across the stage as if they are:

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Floating

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Leaping

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Twirling

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Tapping

Question 34

Which body part helps us stay balanced when we dance?

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Feet

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Arms

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Head

Question 35

Where did jazz dance originate?

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The African-American community in the USA

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Italy in the 15th century

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The United States in the 19th century

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Germany in the 20th century

Question 36

What's the most important thing to remember when dancing?

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Pay attention to where you are and what you're doing.

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Stay relaxed while dancing.

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Drink lots of water.

Question 37

Let's create a dance routine with lots of different moves! What's a good first step?

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Start with one move and add more.

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Try all the moves at once.

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Only use moves you already know.

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Don't practice your routine.

Question 38

What does dance NOT usually tell us about a culture?

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What the weather is like

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What people wear

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What people believe

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What happened in the past

Question 39

What is a regular pattern of beats in music called?

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

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Tempo

Question 40

Which benefit of dance is important for balance and movement control?

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Improved coordination

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Enhanced academic performance

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Reduced anxiety

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Increased height

Question 41

Who creates and teaches dance routines?

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Choreographer

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Dancer

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Musician

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Director

Question 42

Which dance style originated in Africa and is known for its strong rhythms?

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Afrobeat

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Ballet

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Jazz

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Tap

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a way to express yourself through dance?

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Talking loudly

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Moving your body in a specific way

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Using your face to show emotions

Question 44

What makes a sound have a steady beat?

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The rhythm

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The notes

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The volume

Question 45

Which of these actions would be considered a dance movement?

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Leaping into the air

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Eating an apple

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Sitting still

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Writing in a notebook

Question 46

What is a good way to remember the steps in a dance routine?

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Using a dance chart

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Playing with a toy

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Reading a book

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Using a paintbrush

Question 47

When dancing with others, what is important to keep in mind?

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Respecting your partner's space and movements

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Doing whatever you want

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Ignoring the music

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Dancing faster than your partner

Question 48

Why is it helpful to practice your dance moves?

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To improve your performance

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To get more homework

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To play with your toys

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To eat more snacks

Question 49

What is a main reason why people dance?

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To express themselves and have fun

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To eat lunch

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To study for a test

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To play with toys

Question 50

Which of these is an example of a specific style of dance?

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Tap dance

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Jumping rope

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Running