Dance Knowledge Quiz

What is dance?

• Movement of the body in a structured way

• Movement of the body rhythmically, often to music

• Any form of exercise

• A competition between dancers

Which of the following is NOT a health benefit of dancing?

• Improves heart and lung health

• Increases muscular strength

• Weakens body coordination

• Helps with weight management

Which dance form is characterized by breaking away from the rigid techniques of ballet?

• Ballroom Dance

• Traditional Dance

• Modern Dance

• Hip-Hop Dance

Which dance form combines elements of ballet and modern dance?

• Cheer Dance

• Contemporary Dance

• Folk Dance

• Ballroom Dance

Which of the following is NOT a partnered dance?

• Waltz

• Salsa

• Swing

• Tinikling

Which dance style originated from African American and Latino communities in New York?

• Hip-Hop/Street Dance

• Folk Dance

• Ballroom Dance

• Maglalatik

Who is known as the “Mother of Philippine Folk Dance”?

• Alice Reyes

• Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

• Francisca Reyes-Aquino

• Darna

What is the major influence of Spanish-Influenced Folk Dances?

• Islamic traditions

• Native Filipino rituals

• Christianity and European culture

• Tribal warfare

Which Philippine folk dance is a courtship dance using fans and handkerchiefs?

• Maglalatik

• Tinikling

• Cariñosa

• Kuratsa

Which Philippine folk dance is inspired by nature and daily rituals?

• Cordillera Dance

• Maglalatik

• Rural Dance

• Cheer Dance