Dance Lessons Dance Styles and Genres

Question 1

Which dance style originated in the African American communities of New York City in the 1970s and features breaking, popping, and locking?

Accepted Answer

Hip-Hop

Answer

Salsa

Answer

Tango

Answer

Waltz

Question 2

The Tango dance originated in which region?

Accepted Answer

Rio de la Plata region of Argentina and Uruguay

Answer

Spain

Answer

Brazil

Answer

Cuba

Question 3

Which ballroom dance is characterized by a smooth, gliding movement and a rise-and-fall technique?

Accepted Answer

Foxtrot

Answer

Quickstep

Answer

Viennese Waltz

Answer

Samba

Question 4

Ballet's five basic foot positions were codified by which French dance master?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Beauchamp

Answer

Marius Petipa

Answer

Jean-Baptiste Lully

Answer

August Bournonville

Question 5

Which Latin dance style features a characteristic hip motion called 'Cuban motion'?

Accepted Answer

Rumba

Answer

Polka

Answer

Merengue

Answer

Jive

Question 6

Modern dance emerged in the early 20th century largely as a reaction against which established dance form?

Accepted Answer

Classical Ballet

Answer

Jazz dance

Answer

Hip-hop

Answer

Swing dance