Tap Dance Styles

Description: Test your knowledge about the various styles of tap dance, a rhythmic form of dance characterized by using the sounds of taps attached to the shoes.
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Which tap dance style originated in the African-American community and is characterized by improvisation and syncopated rhythms?

  1. Rhythm tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rhythm tap, also known as jazz tap, is a style that emphasizes improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong connection to African-American musical traditions.

What is the name of the tap dance style that emerged in the early 20th century and is known for its fast tempo, intricate footwork, and use of syncopated rhythms?

  1. Broadway tap

  2. Rhythm tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Broadway tap is a high-energy style that originated in Broadway musicals and is characterized by its fast tempo, intricate footwork, and use of syncopated rhythms.

Which tap dance style is often associated with Hollywood musicals and films and is known for its elegant and graceful movements?

  1. Hollywood tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Rhythm tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hollywood tap is a style that originated in Hollywood musicals and films and is known for its elegant and graceful movements, as well as its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms.

What is the name of the tap dance style that originated in the military and is characterized by its precise and disciplined movements?

  1. Military tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Rhythm tap

  4. Hollywood tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Military tap is a style that originated in the military and is characterized by its precise and disciplined movements, as well as its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of improvisation and incorporates elements of other dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and modern dance?

  1. Contemporary tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Contemporary tap is a style that emerged in the late 20th century and is known for its use of improvisation and its incorporation of elements from other dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and modern dance.

What is the name of the tap dance style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and complex rhythms, often performed with a cane or walking stick?

  1. Cane tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cane tap is a style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and complex rhythms, often performed with a cane or walking stick.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a broom or other household object?

  1. Broom tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Broom tap is a style that is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a broom or other household object.

What is the name of the tap dance style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a hat or other headwear?

  1. Hat tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hat tap is a style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a hat or other headwear.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of gloves?

  1. Glove tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glove tap is a style that is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of gloves.

What is the name of the tap dance style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of shoes?

  1. Shoe tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shoe tap is a style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of shoes.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of bells?

  1. Bell tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bell tap is a style that is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of bells.

What is the name of the tap dance style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of maracas?

  1. Maraca tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maraca tap is a style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of maracas.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of claves?

  1. Clave tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clave tap is a style that is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of claves.

What is the name of the tap dance style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of castanets?

  1. Castanet tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Castanet tap is a style that is characterized by its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of castanets.

Which tap dance style is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of tambourines?

  1. Tambourine tap

  2. Broadway tap

  3. Hollywood tap

  4. Military tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tambourine tap is a style that is known for its use of intricate footwork and syncopated rhythms, often performed with a pair of tambourines.

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