Dance Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 11
Mayim, mayim, a modern circle dance that is a variation of the hora, originated in which country?
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israel
How many dancers are required to perform Vicente Nebrada's ballet 'Gemini'?
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2
What liquid does the name of the Israeli dance Mayim, Mayim translate to?
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water
Which dance is referred to in the Academic American Encyclopedia's article that mentions 'See Strauss family'?
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waltz
What Christmas classic is believed to be the most frequently performed ballet in history?
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nutcracker
How many basic positions of the feet are there in classical ballet?
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5
In which country did the saltarello, a lively dance featuring the action of playing with an apron, originate?
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italy
Which jitterbug dance that began in Harlem was probably named after a famous aviator?
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lindy hop
What is the folk dance that the oberek is similar to but usually faster, and was originated by the Mazurs?
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mazurka
Who founded the American Dance Theater in 1958 after starting with the Lester Horton Dance Theater?
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alvin ailey
What is an 18th century dance in 3/4 time, or a call to go left or right in square dancing?
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allemande
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