Social Dance Quiz

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Directions: Select the best answer for the multiple choice questions or fill in the blanks.

1. In dance, "Line of Direction" refers to:

Moving clockwise around the floor.
Moving counter clockwise around the floor.
All dancers in a Line Dance.
None of the above.

2. In the "closed dance position", what is the proper alignment of the feet?
Left toe points between the feet of the partner.
Right toe points between the feet of the partner
Feet are toe to toe.
It does not matter.

3. In partner dancing, which foot does the lead take their first step with?
Right
Left

4. In partner dancing, which foot does the follower take their first step with?
Right
Left

5. When performing the Merengue Mixer and 16 step line dance the lead and follow are on
which sides of each other?
Lead on Right/Follow on Left
Lead in Front/Follow in Back
Lead on Left/Follow on Right
Lead in Back/Follow in Front

6. When partner dancing in a circle, how do the couples keep the circle from collapsing
inward?

7. In dance etiquette, how should one escort their partner to the dance floor?
8. In dance etiquette, should someone turn down an invitation to dance? Why or why not?

9. What technique should the lead use at the beginning of a song to assure themselves of
leading the dance and not end up being led by the follower?

10. Identify the dance to match this rhythm sequence: Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick:
East Coast Swing
Cha Cha
Fox Trot
Rumba

11. Identify the dance to match this rhythm sequence: Rock Step, Triple Step, Rock Step:
Fox Trot
Cha Cha
East Coast Swing
Swing

12. Indentify the dance to match this rhythm sequence: Quick, Quick, Slow:
Rumba
East Coast Swing
Tango
Cha Cha

13. Indentify the dance to match this rhythm sequence: Slow, Quick, Quick:
Cha Cha
Fox Trot
Rumba
Swing

14. Indentify the dance to match this rhythm sequence: Triple Step, Triple Step, Rock Step:
Rumba
Cha Cha
East Coast Swing
Tango

15. Indentify the dance to match this rhythm sequence: Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow:
Rumba
Cha Cha
Tango
Mambo

Questions16-25 will be music listening questions answered in class. You will hear 10 songs
for about 45-60 seconds apiece. After listening to the song you will write down what type of
dance can be performed for that particular song.
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