Dance Terminology

What does the term "Abrasete" describe?

• a) The girl standing on the left side of her partner.

• b) A specific arm position with both arms extended to the side.

• c) The girl holding her partner's right arm with her left hand.

• d) A type of step where one foot is quickly displaced with the other.

What does the term "Bilao" refer to?

• a) A specific arm position where the forearms are parallel to the head.

• b) A turn where partners bow to each other.

• c) An alternating movement of the palms of the hands up and down at waist level.

• d) A spring from one foot landing on the same foot in any direction.

Which term is used when dancers are in a square formation and occupy the length of the hall?

• a) Cabaceras

• b) Costados

• c) Vis-a-Vis

• d) Hayon-Hayon

Which term describes the movement of the hand from the wrist in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction?

• a) Cabaceras

• b) Kumintang

• c) Saludo

• d) Hayon-Hayon

What does the term "Do-si-Do" involve?

• a) Partners bowing to each other.

• b) Couples crossing paths and passing each other's right or left sides.

• c) Stamping the foot in front or at the side.

• d) Turning the body with the ball, heel, or whole foot on a fixed point.

What is the definition of "Clockwise" in the context of dance?

• a) Moving any part of the body in a counter-clockwise direction.

• b) A specific foot position.

• c) Moving any part of the body, such as hands, arms, and shoulders, like the motion of a clock.

• d) A dance formation.

What does "Hayon-Hayon" involve?

• a) Turning the hands halfway clockwise, then raising and lowering them.

• b) Placing one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

• c) Pretending to offer something as a sign of invitation.

• d) Hitting the floor with the ball or heel of the foot.

Which term describes quickly displacing one foot with the other, completely removing weight from the displaced foot?

• a) Draw

• b) Hop

• c) Cut

• d) Brush

What is the "Free Foot"?

• a) The foot bearing the weight of the body.

• b) The foot nearest the partner.

• c) The foot not bearing the weight of the body.

• d) The foot furthest from the partner.

What does "Masiwak" entail?

• a) Moving the hand from the wrist in a circular motion.

• b) Turning the hands halfway clockwise, then raising and lowering them.

• c) Placing one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist.

• d) Hitting the floor with the ball or heel of the foot.