Swing Dance Steps

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Which of the following is a basic swing dance step?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop, the Charleston, and the Jitterbug are all basic swing dance steps.

What is the basic rhythm of swing dance?

  1. 4/4 time

  2. 3/4 time

  3. 2/4 time

  4. 6/8 time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swing dance is typically danced in 4/4 time.

What is the basic footwork of swing dance?

  1. The triple step

  2. The double step

  3. The single step

  4. The grapevine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The triple step is the basic footwork of swing dance.

What is the basic handhold of swing dance?

  1. The closed position

  2. The open position

  3. The promenade position

  4. The shadow position


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The closed position is the basic handhold of swing dance.

What is the basic swing dance move?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop is the basic swing dance move.

What is the most popular swing dance style?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop is the most popular swing dance style.

Where did swing dance originate?

  1. New York City

  2. Chicago

  3. Los Angeles

  4. San Francisco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swing dance originated in New York City in the 1920s.

What was the original name of swing dance?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The original name of swing dance was the Lindy Hop.

Who is considered to be the father of swing dance?

  1. Frankie Manning

  2. Bill Robinson

  3. Cab Calloway

  4. Duke Ellington


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frankie Manning is considered to be the father of swing dance.

What was the name of the famous swing dance competition that was held in New York City in the 1930s?

  1. The Savoy Ballroom Battle

  2. The Apollo Theater Battle

  3. The Cotton Club Battle

  4. The Roseland Ballroom Battle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Savoy Ballroom Battle was the name of the famous swing dance competition that was held in New York City in the 1930s.

Which of the following swing dance moves is characterized by a quick, hopping step?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Charleston is characterized by a quick, hopping step.

Which of the following swing dance moves is characterized by a series of quick, side-to-side steps?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jitterbug is characterized by a series of quick, side-to-side steps.

Which of the following swing dance moves is characterized by a smooth, gliding step?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Balboa is characterized by a smooth, gliding step.

Which of the following swing dance moves is characterized by a series of quick, spinning steps?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop is characterized by a series of quick, spinning steps.

Which of the following swing dance moves is characterized by a series of quick, dipping steps?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Charleston

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jitterbug is characterized by a series of quick, dipping steps.

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