Dance and Movement Quizzes: 4th Grade Physical Education

Question 1

Which dance style is known for its fast, energetic moves, lots of jumping, and spinning?

Accepted Answer

Hip-hop

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Jazz

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Salsa

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Ballet

Question 2

Why do dancers use mirrors in class?

Accepted Answer

To check their posture and make sure their moves are right.

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To see what other dancers are doing.

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To admire themselves.

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To feel like they're on a stage.

Question 3

What is a key part of rhythm in dance?

Accepted Answer

Counting the beats and following the patterns.

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Showing feelings through movement.

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Dancing with a partner.

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Wearing colorful clothes.

Question 4

You want to dance about a happy party. What kind of moves would show this feeling?

Accepted Answer

Light, bouncy steps and big smiles.

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Strong, powerful moves and angry faces.

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Slow, smooth moves and sad faces.

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Sharp, angular moves and serious faces.

Question 5

You're practicing a dance step where you move your arms in a circle. What helps improve your arm coordination?

Accepted Answer

Stretching your shoulders and arms before you start.

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Wearing comfortable shoes.

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Listening to music with a strong beat.

Question 6

Why is using your core muscles important when dancing?

Accepted Answer

It helps you stay balanced and steady.

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It makes your moves faster.

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It makes your dancing look more graceful.

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It makes your moves more expressive.

Question 7

Which of these dance steps is usually found in a folk dance?

Accepted Answer

The polka.

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The grand jeté.

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The pirouette.

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The chassé.

Question 8

What's the biggest difference between dancing freely (improvisation) and following set steps (choreography)?

Accepted Answer

Improvisation is made up as you go, while choreography is planned out.

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Improvisation is always free-flowing, while choreography has to be structured.

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Improvisation is for beginners, while choreography is for professional dancers.