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Swing Dance Terminology

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What is the basic step in swing dance?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop is the basic step in swing dance, and it is characterized by a series of six steps that are repeated in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader spins the follower around?

  1. The Dip

  2. The Swing Out

  3. The Underarm Turn

  4. The Sugar Push


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Underarm Turn is a swing dance move where the leader spins the follower around by placing their hand under the follower's arm and pulling them towards them.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower exchange places?

  1. The Cross

  2. The Promenade

  3. The Shadow

  4. The Shimmy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cross is a swing dance move where the leader and follower exchange places by crossing their arms and stepping in front of each other.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance side by side?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Balboa is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance side by side, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a circle?

  1. The Lindy Circle

  2. The Charleston Circle

  3. The Jitterbug Circle

  4. The Balboa Circle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Circle is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a circle, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a line?

  1. The Lindy Line

  2. The Charleston Line

  3. The Jitterbug Line

  4. The Balboa Line


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Line is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a line, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a square?

  1. The Lindy Square

  2. The Charleston Square

  3. The Jitterbug Square

  4. The Balboa Square


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Square is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a square, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a triangle?

  1. The Lindy Triangle

  2. The Charleston Triangle

  3. The Jitterbug Triangle

  4. The Balboa Triangle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Triangle is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a triangle, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a figure-eight?

  1. The Lindy Figure-Eight

  2. The Charleston Figure-Eight

  3. The Jitterbug Figure-Eight

  4. The Balboa Figure-Eight


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Figure-Eight is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a figure-eight, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a spiral?

  1. The Lindy Spiral

  2. The Charleston Spiral

  3. The Jitterbug Spiral

  4. The Balboa Spiral


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Spiral is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a spiral, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a wave?

  1. The Lindy Wave

  2. The Charleston Wave

  3. The Jitterbug Wave

  4. The Balboa Wave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Wave is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a wave, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a bounce?

  1. The Lindy Bounce

  2. The Charleston Bounce

  3. The Jitterbug Bounce

  4. The Balboa Bounce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Bounce is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a bounce, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a swing?

  1. The Lindy Swing

  2. The Charleston Swing

  3. The Jitterbug Swing

  4. The Balboa Swing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Swing is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a swing, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a dip?

  1. The Lindy Dip

  2. The Charleston Dip

  3. The Jitterbug Dip

  4. The Balboa Dip


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Dip is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a dip, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a lift?

  1. The Lindy Lift

  2. The Charleston Lift

  3. The Jitterbug Lift

  4. The Balboa Lift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Lift is a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a lift, with their arms interlocked and their feet moving in a syncopated rhythm.

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