Tap Dance and You

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What is the primary characteristic of tap dance?

  1. Synchronized hand and foot movements

  2. Percussive sounds created by striking the floor with the feet

  3. Graceful and flowing movements

  4. Intricate footwork and body isolations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tap dance is characterized by the rhythmic tapping of the feet on the floor, creating percussive sounds.

Which of these is a basic tap dance step?

  1. Shuffle

  2. Ball Change

  3. Grapevine

  4. Pirouette


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ball Change is a fundamental tap dance step involving alternating taps of the ball of one foot followed by the heel of the other foot.

What is the term for a tap dance routine performed without musical accompaniment?

  1. Improvisation

  2. A Capella

  3. Syncopation

  4. Counterpoint


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Capella in tap dance refers to a performance without musical accompaniment, where the dancer creates rhythmic sounds solely with their feet.

Which tap dance technique involves rapidly alternating taps between the toes and heels of both feet?

  1. Flaps

  2. Wings

  3. Stomps

  4. Brushes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flaps are a tap dance technique where the dancer alternates taps between the toes and heels of both feet in quick succession.

What is the term for a tap dance step where the dancer slides the foot forward and back while tapping the toe and heel?

  1. Shuffle

  2. Ball Change

  3. Grapevine

  4. Heel-Toe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heel-Toe is a tap dance step where the dancer slides the foot forward and back while tapping the toe and heel alternately.

Which tap dance step involves crossing one foot over the other while tapping the toes and heels?

  1. Crossover

  2. Grapevine

  3. Shuffle

  4. Time Step


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crossover is a tap dance step where the dancer crosses one foot over the other while tapping the toes and heels alternately.

What is the term for a tap dance routine that tells a story or conveys a message through movement?

  1. Narrative Tap

  2. Improvisation

  3. Syncopation

  4. Counterpoint


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Narrative Tap is a tap dance routine that tells a story or conveys a message through movement, often incorporating elements of theater and storytelling.

Which tap dance technique involves rapidly tapping the toes and heels of one foot while the other foot remains stationary?

  1. Flaps

  2. Wings

  3. Stomps

  4. Brushes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wings are a tap dance technique where the dancer rapidly taps the toes and heels of one foot while the other foot remains stationary.

What is the term for a tap dance step where the dancer taps the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession?

  1. Shuffle

  2. Ball Change

  3. Grapevine

  4. Time Step


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Time Step is a tap dance step where the dancer taps the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession.

Which tap dance technique involves sliding the foot forward and back while tapping the toe and heel simultaneously?

  1. Flaps

  2. Wings

  3. Stomps

  4. Brushes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brushes are a tap dance technique where the dancer slides the foot forward and back while tapping the toe and heel simultaneously.

What is the term for a tap dance routine that showcases the dancer's technical skills and virtuosity?

  1. Narrative Tap

  2. Improvisation

  3. Syncopation

  4. Counterpoint


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Syncopation in tap dance refers to a routine that showcases the dancer's technical skills and virtuosity, often involving complex rhythms and intricate footwork.

Which tap dance technique involves rapidly tapping the toes and heels of both feet simultaneously?

  1. Flaps

  2. Wings

  3. Stomps

  4. Brushes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stomps are a tap dance technique where the dancer rapidly taps the toes and heels of both feet simultaneously.

What is the term for a tap dance step where the dancer taps the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession, followed by a shuffle?

  1. Shuffle

  2. Ball Change

  3. Grapevine

  4. Time Step


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Grapevine is a tap dance step where the dancer taps the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession, followed by a shuffle.

Which tap dance technique involves tapping the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession, followed by a hop?

  1. Flaps

  2. Wings

  3. Stomps

  4. Brushes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wings are a tap dance technique where the dancer taps the toe, heel, and ball of the foot in quick succession, followed by a hop.

What is the term for a tap dance routine that incorporates elements of other dance styles, such as jazz, ballet, or modern?

  1. Narrative Tap

  2. Improvisation

  3. Syncopation

  4. Counterpoint


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counterpoint in tap dance refers to a routine that incorporates elements of other dance styles, such as jazz, ballet, or modern, creating a unique and eclectic performance.

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