Swing Dance Styles

Description: Test your knowledge about the various styles of Swing Dance, a lively and energetic dance form that originated in the 1920s.
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Which of these is NOT a style of Swing Dance?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Jitterbug

  4. Foxtrot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Foxtrot is a ballroom dance, not a style of Swing Dance.

The Lindy Hop originated in which city?

  1. New York City

  2. Chicago

  3. Los Angeles

  4. New Orleans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop originated in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s.

What is the basic step in the Lindy Hop?

  1. The Shimmy

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Swing Out

  4. The Charleston


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Swing Out is the basic step in the Lindy Hop, where partners swing each other out and back in.

Which Swing Dance style is characterized by its fast and energetic tempo?

  1. East Coast Swing

  2. West Coast Swing

  3. Jitterbug

  4. Lindy Hop


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jitterbug is known for its fast and energetic tempo, making it a popular choice for competitions.

What is the main difference between East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing?

  1. The footwork

  2. The handhold

  3. The body movement

  4. The tempo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main difference between East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing is the footwork. East Coast Swing uses a six-count basic step, while West Coast Swing uses an eight-count basic step.

Which Swing Dance style is known for its smooth and flowing movements?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. East Coast Swing

  4. West Coast Swing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

West Coast Swing is known for its smooth and flowing movements, making it a popular choice for social dancing.

What is the signature move of the Charleston?

  1. The Shimmy

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Swing Out

  4. The Grapevine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The signature move of the Charleston is the Grapevine, a series of steps where the dancer moves their feet in a grapevine pattern.

Which Swing Dance style is often performed to Big Band music?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Jitterbug

  4. East Coast Swing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lindy Hop is often performed to Big Band music, which was popular during the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s.

What is the basic handhold in the Jitterbug?

  1. Closed position

  2. Open position

  3. Shoulder-to-shoulder position

  4. Waist-to-waist position


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The basic handhold in the Jitterbug is the closed position, where partners hold each other's hands at shoulder height.

Which Swing Dance style is known for its acrobatic moves?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Jitterbug

  4. Aerials


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aerials is a style of Swing Dance that incorporates acrobatic moves, such as lifts, flips, and drops.

What is the basic step in the East Coast Swing?

  1. The Shimmy

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Swing Out

  4. The Grapevine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Swing Out is the basic step in the East Coast Swing, where partners swing each other out and back in.

Which Swing Dance style is often performed to Rock and Roll music?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Jitterbug

  4. West Coast Swing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jitterbug is often performed to Rock and Roll music, which became popular in the 1950s.

What is the signature move of the Lindy Hop?

  1. The Shimmy

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Swing Out

  4. The Air Step


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The signature move of the Lindy Hop is the Air Step, where the dancer jumps up and switches feet while in the air.

Which Swing Dance style is known for its improvisational nature?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Jitterbug

  4. West Coast Swing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lindy Hop is known for its improvisational nature, allowing dancers to create their own moves on the spot.

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