Square Dance Judging

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What is the primary role of a square dance caller?

  1. To lead the dancers through the steps of the dance.

  2. To provide music for the dance.

  3. To judge the dancers' performance.

  4. To select the music for the dance.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The caller's primary role is to guide the dancers through the sequence of movements in a square dance.

In square dance judging, what is the term for a dancer who consistently performs well?

  1. All-Star

  2. Champion

  3. Grand Champion

  4. Hall of Famer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In square dance judging, an All-Star is a dancer who has consistently achieved high scores in competition.

What is the maximum number of dancers allowed in a square dance set?

  1. 4

  2. 8

  3. 16

  4. 32


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A square dance set typically consists of eight dancers, arranged in a square formation.

What is the purpose of a square dance judge?

  1. To ensure that the dancers are following the caller's instructions.

  2. To evaluate the dancers' performance and award scores.

  3. To select the music for the dance.

  4. To provide feedback to the dancers on their performance.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The judge's role is to assess the dancers' performance and award scores based on predetermined criteria.

What is the most common type of square dance competition?

  1. Exhibition

  2. Showcase

  3. Round Robin

  4. Head-to-Head


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Round Robin is a popular format for square dance competitions, where each team dances against every other team.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers exchange places with their partners?

  1. Do-Si-Do

  2. Allemande Left

  3. Swing

  4. Promenade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Do-Si-Do is a fundamental square dance move where dancers pass by each other and exchange places.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a circle around each other?

  1. Circle Left

  2. Circle Right

  3. Grand Square

  4. Star Promenade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circle Left is a basic square dance move where dancers move in a counterclockwise direction around each other.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move forward and back in a line?

  1. Forward and Back

  2. Slide and Glide

  3. Weave

  4. Flutter Wheel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Forward and Back is a simple square dance move where dancers move forward and backward in a line.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers turn their partners around?

  1. Right and Left Grand

  2. Spin Chain

  3. Cross Trail

  4. Square Through


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Right and Left Grand is a classic square dance move where dancers turn their partners around in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a figure-eight pattern?

  1. Figure Eight

  2. Double Pass Thru

  3. Cloverleaf

  4. Texas Star


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Figure Eight is a popular square dance move where dancers move in a figure-eight pattern around each other.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a star formation?

  1. Star Promenade

  2. Swing Star

  3. Grand Square

  4. Flutter Wheel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Star Promenade is a square dance move where dancers move in a star formation around each other.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a circle while holding hands?

  1. Circle Left

  2. Circle Right

  3. Grand Square

  4. Swing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swing is a fundamental square dance move where dancers move in a circle while holding hands.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a line while holding hands?

  1. Forward and Back

  2. Slide and Glide

  3. Weave

  4. Flutter Wheel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Weave is a square dance move where dancers move in a line while holding hands.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a square formation while holding hands?

  1. Grand Square

  2. Square Through

  3. Cross Trail

  4. Texas Star


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grand Square is a classic square dance move where dancers move in a square formation while holding hands.

What is the term for a square dance move where the dancers move in a star formation while holding hands?

  1. Star Promenade

  2. Swing Star

  3. Grand Square

  4. Flutter Wheel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Star Promenade is a square dance move where dancers move in a star formation while holding hands.

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