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.
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What does 'plié' mean in ballet?
Answer: A bending of the knees
A plié is a ballet movement in which the knees are bent while the back remains straight.
Which position in ballet has the feet turned out to form a straight line?
Answer: Second position
In second position, the feet are turned out and placed shoulder-width apart in a straight line.
What is the term for dancing on the tips of the toes in ballet?
Answer: En pointe
Dancing 'en pointe' means performing on the tips of the toes, supported by specially reinforced pointe shoes.
Modern dance emerged as a reaction against which dance form?
Answer: Classical ballet
Modern dance developed in the early 20th century as a rebellion against the rigid formalism of classical ballet.
Which dance style originated in African American communities in New York in the 1970s?
Answer: Breakdancing
Breakdancing (b-boying) originated in the South Bronx of New York City in the early 1970s as part of hip-hop culture.
What is the name of the famous ballet featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy?
Answer: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, composed by Tchaikovsky, features the Sugar Plum Fairy who rules the Kingdom of Sweets.