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Dance Techniques and Terminology

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What is the term for a series of movements that are repeated in a pattern?

  1. Sequence

  2. Phrase

  3. Motif

  4. Variation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sequence is a series of movements that are repeated in a pattern.

What is the term for a movement that is performed on one leg?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Chassé

  3. Balancé

  4. Relevé


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A relevé is a movement that is performed on one leg.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a partner?

  1. Pas de deux

  2. Adagio

  3. Allegro

  4. Pirouette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pas de deux is a movement that is performed with a partner.

What is the term for a movement that is performed in a circle?

  1. Rond de jambe

  2. Tour

  3. Pirouette

  4. Chassé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A tour is a movement that is performed in a circle.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a jump?

  1. Sauté

  2. Jeté

  3. Balancé

  4. Pirouette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sauté is a movement that is performed with a jump.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a slide?

  1. Glissade

  2. Chassé

  3. Balancé

  4. Pirouette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A glissade is a movement that is performed with a slide.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a turn?

  1. Pirouette

  2. Chassé

  3. Balancé

  4. Relevé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pirouette is a movement that is performed with a turn.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a kick?

  1. Battement

  2. Chassé

  3. Balancé

  4. Pirouette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A battement is a movement that is performed with a kick.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a leap?

  1. Sauté

  2. Jeté

  3. Balancé

  4. Pirouette


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A jeté is a movement that is performed with a leap.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a balance?

  1. Balancé

  2. Chassé

  3. Pirouette

  4. Relevé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A balancé is a movement that is performed with a balance.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a contraction?

  1. Contraction

  2. Release

  3. Extension

  4. Flexion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A contraction is a movement that is performed with a contraction.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a release?

  1. Contraction

  2. Release

  3. Extension

  4. Flexion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A release is a movement that is performed with a release.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with an extension?

  1. Contraction

  2. Release

  3. Extension

  4. Flexion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An extension is a movement that is performed with an extension.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a flexion?

  1. Contraction

  2. Release

  3. Extension

  4. Flexion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A flexion is a movement that is performed with a flexion.

What is the term for a movement that is performed with a combination of steps?

  1. Combination

  2. Sequence

  3. Phrase

  4. Motif


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A combination is a movement that is performed with a combination of steps.

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