Swing Dance Culture

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What year did the first swing dance competition take place?

  1. 1920

  2. 1930

  3. 1940

  4. 1950


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first swing dance competition was held in 1930 at the Savoy Ballroom in New York City.

Which of the following is not a type of swing dance?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Charleston

  3. Jitterbug

  4. Salsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salsa is a Latin dance, while Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Jitterbug are all types of swing dance.

Who is considered to be the 'King of Swing'?

  1. Duke Ellington

  2. Benny Goodman

  3. Glenn Miller

  4. Count Basie


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Benny Goodman is widely regarded as the 'King of Swing' due to his immense popularity and influence on the swing dance era.

What was the name of the famous swing dance venue in New York City?

  1. The Savoy Ballroom

  2. The Cotton Club

  3. The Apollo Theater

  4. The Roseland Ballroom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Savoy Ballroom was a renowned swing dance venue in Harlem, New York City, during the 1930s and 1940s.

Which swing dance move involves the dancers spinning around each other?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop is known for its energetic and acrobatic moves, including the 'air step' where the dancers spin around each other.

What was the name of the swing dance craze that swept the nation in the 1940s?

  1. The Jitterbug

  2. The Lindy Hop

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jitterbug was a popular swing dance craze that emerged during World War II and became a symbol of American youth and vitality.

Which swing dance move involves the dancers doing a series of quick steps in place?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Charleston is characterized by its fast-paced and energetic steps, including the signature 'kick-step' and 'grapevine' moves.

What was the name of the swing dance that originated in California in the 1930s?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Balboa is a smooth and elegant swing dance that originated in Southern California and is known for its close-hold position and intricate footwork.

Which swing dance move involves the dancers doing a series of quick turns?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jitterbug is known for its fast-paced and energetic moves, including the 'jitterbug walk' and 'jitterbug spin'.

What was the name of the swing dance that was popular in the African-American community in the 1930s and 1940s?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop originated in the African-American community in Harlem, New York City, and quickly became a popular swing dance across the country.

Which swing dance move involves the dancers doing a series of quick kicks?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Charleston is known for its energetic and playful moves, including the signature 'kick-step' and 'grapevine' moves.

What was the name of the swing dance that was popular in the white community in the 1930s and 1940s?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jitterbug emerged as a popular swing dance among white Americans during World War II and became a symbol of American youth and vitality.

Which swing dance move involves the dancers doing a series of quick slides?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Balboa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Balboa is known for its smooth and elegant moves, including the signature 'Balboa slide' and 'Balboa dip'.

What was the name of the swing dance that was popular in the Hispanic community in the 1930s and 1940s?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The Charleston

  4. The Mambo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mambo is a lively and energetic swing dance that originated in Cuba and became popular in the Hispanic community in the United States during the 1940s.

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