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Fashion and Dance: A Global Phenomenon

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Which dance style is known for its elaborate costumes and makeup?

  1. Ballet

  2. Hip-hop

  3. Kabuki

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese dance-drama known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and stylized movements.

What is the traditional dance of Brazil that is known for its vibrant colors and energetic rhythms?

  1. Samba

  2. Tango

  3. Salsa

  4. Merengue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samba is a lively and energetic dance that originated in Brazil and is characterized by its vibrant colors, rhythmic music, and sensual movements.

Which dance style originated in the African-American community and is characterized by its rhythmic beats and improvisational movements?

  1. Jazz

  2. Hip-hop

  3. Tap

  4. Modern


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hip-hop is a dance style that originated in the African-American community in the 1970s and is characterized by its rhythmic beats, improvisational movements, and expressive lyrics.

What is the traditional dance of Spain that is known for its passionate and expressive movements?

  1. Flamenco

  2. Tango

  3. Salsa

  4. Merengue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco is a passionate and expressive dance that originated in Spain and is characterized by its rhythmic footwork, intricate hand movements, and soulful singing.

Which dance style is known for its graceful and fluid movements and is often performed to classical music?

  1. Ballet

  2. Hip-hop

  3. Kabuki

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ballet is a graceful and fluid dance style that originated in the Italian Renaissance and is characterized by its precise movements, intricate choreography, and elegant costumes.

What is the traditional dance of Argentina that is known for its sensual and romantic movements?

  1. Tango

  2. Samba

  3. Salsa

  4. Merengue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tango is a sensual and romantic dance that originated in Argentina and is characterized by its close embrace, intricate footwork, and dramatic pauses.

Which dance style is known for its energetic and rhythmic movements and is often performed in a circle?

  1. Salsa

  2. Tango

  3. Merengue

  4. Bachata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salsa is an energetic and rhythmic dance that originated in Cuba and is characterized by its lively music, intricate footwork, and sensual movements.

What is the traditional dance of the Dominican Republic that is known for its lively and upbeat rhythms?

  1. Merengue

  2. Bachata

  3. Salsa

  4. Tango


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Merengue is a lively and upbeat dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and is characterized by its fast tempo, syncopated rhythms, and energetic movements.

Which dance style is known for its sensual and romantic movements and is often performed to bachata music?

  1. Bachata

  2. Salsa

  3. Merengue

  4. Tango


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bachata is a sensual and romantic dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and is characterized by its slow tempo, intricate footwork, and passionate movements.

What is the traditional dance of Mexico that is known for its colorful costumes and energetic rhythms?

  1. Mariachi

  2. Salsa

  3. Merengue

  4. Bachata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mariachi is a traditional Mexican dance that is characterized by its colorful costumes, energetic rhythms, and lively music.

Which dance style is known for its intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns and is often performed to traditional Indian music?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathak

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance style that is known for its intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns, and expressive hand gestures.

What is the traditional dance of China that is known for its graceful movements and elegant costumes?

  1. Beijing Opera

  2. Kunqu

  3. Guangdong Opera

  4. Sichuan Opera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beijing Opera is a traditional Chinese dance-drama that is known for its graceful movements, elegant costumes, and elaborate makeup.

Which dance style is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements and is often performed to traditional Japanese music?

  1. Kabuki

  2. Noh

  3. Kyogen

  4. Bunraku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese dance-drama that is known for its energetic and acrobatic movements, elaborate costumes, and stylized makeup.

What is the traditional dance of Korea that is known for its graceful and flowing movements?

  1. Taekwondo

  2. Gukak

  3. Pansori

  4. Samulnori


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gukak is a traditional Korean dance that is known for its graceful and flowing movements, elegant costumes, and expressive hand gestures.

Which dance style is known for its rhythmic beats and improvisational movements and is often performed to traditional African music?

  1. Afrobeat

  2. Highlife

  3. Soukous

  4. Kwaito


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Afrobeat is a dance style that originated in Nigeria in the 1970s and is characterized by its rhythmic beats, improvisational movements, and energetic performances.

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