The History of Tap Dance Quiz

What are the roots of tap dance?

• African, Irish, and English step dancing traditions

• Spanish flamenco and Russian ballet

• Latin salsa and Brazilian samba

• Indian classical and Chinese folk dances

Which musical traditions are hallmarks of tap dance?

• Chords, scales, and arpeggios

• Harmony, melody, and rhythm

• Tempo, dynamics, and timbre

• Syncopation, polyrhythms, and improvisation

Which era helped popularize tap dance in Black communities?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Victorian Era

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

Where did tap dance emerge in the 19th century?

• Street parades

• Opera houses

• Minstrel shows

• Circus performances

Who was known as 'Master Juba'?

• William Henry Lane

• Savion Glover

• Bill Robinson

• Fred Astaire

Which dancer was famous for the stair dance?

• Eleanor Powell

• Gregory Hines

• Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson

• Fred Astaire

What style did the Nicholas Brothers incorporate into their tap dancing?

• Acrobatics

• Ballet

• Hip-hop

• Flamenco

Who brought tap back into mainstream culture in the 1980s and 1990s?

• Bill Robinson

• Fred Astaire

• Eleanor Powell

• Gregory Hines

What is Savion Glover known for in the tap dance world?

• Rhythmic complexity and raw power

• Elegant ballroom style

• Classical ballet techniques

• Traditional Irish step dancing

When is National Tap Dance Day celebrated?

• May 25th

• December 25th

• January 1st

• July 4th