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Tap Dance and the World

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What is the origin of tap dance?

  1. African American culture

  2. Irish step dancing

  3. European folk dance

  4. Native American rituals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tap dance originated in the African American community in the 19th century, as a combination of African and European dance traditions.

Which tap dance technique involves striking the floor with the heel and then the toe?

  1. Shuffle

  2. Buck

  3. Wing

  4. Stomp


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The buck is a tap dance technique that involves striking the floor with the heel and then the toe, creating a syncopated rhythm.

Who is considered the 'Father of Tap Dance'?

  1. Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson

  2. Fred Astaire

  3. Gene Kelly

  4. Sammy Davis Jr.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson is widely regarded as the 'Father of Tap Dance' due to his immense influence on the development and popularization of tap dance in the early 20th century.

What is the name of the tap dance move that involves rapidly alternating between the toe and heel?

  1. Shimmy

  2. Slide

  3. Ball change

  4. Flaps


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flaps is a tap dance move that involves rapidly alternating between the toe and heel, creating a rhythmic tapping sound.

Which tap dance style is characterized by its improvisational nature and use of syncopated rhythms?

  1. Rhythm tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Street tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhythm tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and complex footwork.

What is the name of the tap dance move that involves sliding the foot across the floor while keeping the heel on the ground?

  1. Scuff

  2. Slap

  3. Brush

  4. Pivot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Scuff is a tap dance move that involves sliding the foot across the floor while keeping the heel on the ground, creating a smooth and gliding effect.

Which tap dance style is known for its intricate footwork and use of multiple taps on each foot?

  1. Hoofer tap

  2. Jazz tap

  3. Modern tap

  4. Funk tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hoofer tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes intricate footwork and the use of multiple taps on each foot, creating a complex and rhythmic sound.

What is the name of the tap dance move that involves tapping the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession?

  1. Triple step

  2. Double shuffle

  3. Wing

  4. Heel-toe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Triple step is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession, creating a syncopated rhythm.

Which tap dance style is characterized by its use of large, sweeping movements and theatrical elements?

  1. Broadway tap

  2. Rhythm tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Street tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Broadway tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes large, sweeping movements, theatrical elements, and synchronization with music.

What is the name of the tap dance move that involves tapping the toe and heel simultaneously?

  1. Stomp

  2. Shuffle

  3. Ball change

  4. Click


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Click is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe and heel simultaneously, creating a sharp and percussive sound.

Which tap dance style is known for its improvisational nature and use of body movements?

  1. Street tap

  2. Jazz tap

  3. Modern tap

  4. Funk tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Street tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes improvisation, body movements, and the use of everyday objects as percussive instruments.

What is the name of the tap dance move that involves tapping the toe, heel, and toe again in quick succession?

  1. Double shuffle

  2. Triple step

  3. Wing

  4. Heel-toe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Double shuffle is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe, heel, and toe again in quick succession, creating a syncopated rhythm.

Which tap dance style is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and complex footwork?

  1. Funk tap

  2. Jazz tap

  3. Modern tap

  4. Street tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Funk tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes syncopated rhythms, complex footwork, and the use of funk music as accompaniment.

What is the name of the tap dance move that involves tapping the toe and heel while sliding the foot forward?

  1. Shuffle

  2. Slide

  3. Ball change

  4. Pivot


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Slide is a tap dance move that involves tapping the toe and heel while sliding the foot forward, creating a smooth and gliding effect.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of intricate footwork and the incorporation of other dance styles?

  1. Modern tap

  2. Jazz tap

  3. Funk tap

  4. Street tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modern tap is a tap dance style that emphasizes intricate footwork, the incorporation of other dance styles, and the exploration of new and innovative techniques.

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