WHO RUNS THE YARD COACHES MEETING

What is the original name for gumboot?

• Combat Boot

• Timberland Boot

• Paddington Boot

• Wellington Boot

Which of these are percussive dance forms? Select all that are correct.

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What do HBCUs stand for and what is their significance in the United States?

• Highly Beneficial College Universities

• Historic Black Community Unions

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• Huge Business Corporation Units

Which state has the most active HBCU's?

• Texas

• Georgia

• Alabama

• North Carolina

Answer explanation

Alabama has 14 active HBCUs making it number 1 .

Alabama A&M University

Alabama State University

Bishop State Community College

Gadsden State Community College

JF Drake State Community and Technical College

Lawson State Community College

Miles College

Oakwood University

Shelton State Community College

Stillman College

Talladega College

Trenholm State Community College

Tuskegee University

Which team has never been under the direction of the legendary coach William Holmes?

• Dallas Holmes Boyz

• Thee On-Pointe Steppers

• Boyz N The Hill

• A.W Brown

  Steppers

• ABC STEPPERS

The late coach of the 5th Ward Men Of Distinction out of Houston, Texas was one of the most well known, rand respected step coaches in America. A little known fact: "Memphis" was not his real name. What was his birth name?

• Richard Wright

• Hampton Mull

• Morpheus Jenkins

• Vernon Oliver

The 1st professional step company founded by Vernon Jackson aka Doc Genesis and Jimmy Hamilton aka Step Master J in their college dorm room in what year? (Hint: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation came out the same year.)

• 1980

• 1989

• 1993

• from the 99 to the 2000's

Who is Jimmy Hamilton and what is his contribution to the history of stepping?

• Jimmy Hamilton is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc and is credited with popularizing step the in the 80's and 90's.

• Jimmy Hamilton is a professional basketball player who revolutionized the sport with his unique playing style.

• Jimmy Hamilton is a renowned scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

• Jimmy Hamilton is a famous chef known for his contributions to the culinary world.

All are components of the WHO RUNS THE YARD scorecard EXCEPT...

• TRANSITIONS

• PRECISION

• CROWD CONTROL

• COMPLEXITY

• FORMATIONS

Answer explanation

Crowd control is not included. How loud an audience cheers for a team is not considered in the judging criteria due to various discrepancies with support and team familiarity.

How do gumboot dance and stepping differ in terms of their history and cultural significance?

• They are both performed in the same way

• They both have the same cultural significance and symbolism

• The history and cultural significance of gumboot dance and stepping differ in terms of their origins, influences, and symbolism.

• They both have the same origins and influences