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Fashion and Dance: A Historical Perspective

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Which dance style originated in the African-American community in the early 20th century, characterized by improvisational moves and syncopated rhythms?

  1. Jazz

  2. Tap

  3. Ballet

  4. Modern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz dance originated in the African-American community in the early 20th century, characterized by improvisational moves and syncopated rhythms.

Which fashion trend of the 1920s was characterized by dropped waistlines, shorter skirts, and a more relaxed silhouette?

  1. Flapper

  2. Gibson Girl

  3. Edwardian

  4. Victorian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Flapper fashion trend of the 1920s was characterized by dropped waistlines, shorter skirts, and a more relaxed silhouette.

Which dance style originated in the 16th century French court, characterized by intricate footwork and elegant movements?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern

  3. Jazz

  4. Tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ballet originated in the 16th century French court, characterized by intricate footwork and elegant movements.

Which fashion trend of the 1950s was characterized by full skirts, cinched waists, and poodle skirts?

  1. New Look

  2. Flapper

  3. Mod

  4. Grunge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Look fashion trend of the 1950s was characterized by full skirts, cinched waists, and poodle skirts.

Which dance style originated in the 19th century African-American community, characterized by percussive footwork and rhythmic body movements?

  1. Tap

  2. Jazz

  3. Ballet

  4. Modern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tap dance originated in the 19th century African-American community, characterized by percussive footwork and rhythmic body movements.

Which fashion trend of the 1960s was characterized by bold colors, geometric patterns, and psychedelic prints?

  1. Mod

  2. Flapper

  3. New Look

  4. Grunge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mod fashion trend of the 1960s was characterized by bold colors, geometric patterns, and psychedelic prints.

Which dance style originated in the early 20th century, characterized by expressive movements and a focus on emotional expression?

  1. Modern

  2. Jazz

  3. Ballet

  4. Tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Modern dance originated in the early 20th century, characterized by expressive movements and a focus on emotional expression.

Which fashion trend of the 1970s was characterized by flared pants, platform shoes, and disco attire?

  1. Disco

  2. Mod

  3. New Look

  4. Grunge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Disco fashion trend of the 1970s was characterized by flared pants, platform shoes, and disco attire.

Which dance style originated in the 1980s, characterized by robotic movements and popping and locking techniques?

  1. Hip Hop

  2. Jazz

  3. Ballet

  4. Modern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hip Hop dance originated in the 1980s, characterized by robotic movements and popping and locking techniques.

Which fashion trend of the 1990s was characterized by grunge aesthetics, oversized clothing, and plaid shirts?

  1. Grunge

  2. Disco

  3. New Look

  4. Mod


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Grunge fashion trend of the 1990s was characterized by grunge aesthetics, oversized clothing, and plaid shirts.

Which dance style originated in the early 21st century, characterized by fluid movements, isolations, and a focus on body control?

  1. Contemporary

  2. Jazz

  3. Ballet

  4. Modern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Contemporary dance originated in the early 21st century, characterized by fluid movements, isolations, and a focus on body control.

Which fashion trend of the 2010s was characterized by athleisure wear, crop tops, and high-waisted pants?

  1. Athleisure

  2. Grunge

  3. New Look

  4. Mod


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Athleisure fashion trend of the 2010s was characterized by athleisure wear, crop tops, and high-waisted pants.

Which dance style originated in the African diaspora, characterized by polyrhythms, improvisation, and call-and-response patterns?

  1. African

  2. Jazz

  3. Ballet

  4. Modern


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African dance originated in the African diaspora, characterized by polyrhythms, improvisation, and call-and-response patterns.

Which fashion trend of the 2020s is characterized by sustainability, upcycling, and a focus on ethical production?

  1. Sustainable Fashion

  2. Athleisure

  3. New Look

  4. Mod


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable Fashion is a trend of the 2020s characterized by sustainability, upcycling, and a focus on ethical production.

Which dance style originated in the 19th century, characterized by graceful movements, intricate footwork, and a focus on classical music?

  1. Ballet

  2. Jazz

  3. Modern

  4. Tap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ballet originated in the 19th century, characterized by graceful movements, intricate footwork, and a focus on classical music.

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