Dance Flashcards
6 cards from real Music and Performing Arts practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Dance flashcards as text
Martha Graham is best known for her contributions to which dance form?
Answer: Modern dance
Martha Graham pioneered modern dance technique and founded the oldest American dance company still in existence.
What is the term for a solo dance performed by a principal ballet dancer?
Answer: Variation
A variation is a solo dance performed by a principal dancer, often showcasing technical and artistic skills.
Flamenco dance originated in which country?
Answer: Spain
Flamenco is a passionate dance form originating from the Andalusia region of Spain, influenced by Romani culture.
What does 'pas de deux' mean in ballet?
Answer: Step of two
Pas de deux is a French term meaning 'step of two,' referring to a dance duet typically between a male and female dancer.
Which American dancer and choreographer created the 'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater'?
Answer: Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey founded his dance theater in 1958, celebrating African American culture and the Black experience.
In ballroom dancing, the quickstep is a variation of which earlier dance?
Answer: Foxtrot
The quickstep evolved from the foxtrot in the 1920s, becoming faster and incorporating hops and skips.