Name Mary Joy Lugo Section: BEED GEN1D

PART II: ENHANCING TEST TAKING SKILLS

1. This Japanese word means play and was believed to be the main idea of Oriental Dances.
A. Hara Kin C. Asobi
B. Sakura D. kabuki

2. In the ethnic tradition of Philippine dance, what dances transform defenses and livelihood activities to celebratory
dances?
A. Life-cycle dances C. Imitative dances
B. Occupational dances D. Ritual dances

3. Kalvelis is an occupational dance where the clapping of the hands suggest the hammer and the anvil of the
blacksmith. Kalvelis means ---
A. Little cockroach C. Little Smith
B. Drop D. Little Russia

4. This was a lively dance in triple meter that gained popularity during the time of King Louis XIV, the Sun King. The small
steps were essential part of the dance.
A. Courante C. Sarabande
B. Pavane D. Minuet

5. The Dutch step is executed in ¾ time signature, and the step pattern is ---
A. Slide Cut Hop C. Step Heel-brush Hop
B. Heel-place Close D. Deep-knee Bend Jump (feet apart)

6. In 1900, this jerky Negro rhythms challenged the smoothly gliding waltz.
A. Cakewalk C. Jitterbug
B. Break Dance D. Boogie-Woogie

7. This dance epitomized the freedom and wildness of the 1920s.

A. Lindy C. Charleston
B. Break Dance D. Disco

8. What dance imitated of the bull fight which stemmed from Spain but was refined for the ballroom in the Southern
region in France, The man represents the matador, the lady his cape.
A. Paso Doble C. Mambo
B. Samba D. Swing

9. What is the “capital” of the ballet world as established by the Ballet Comique de la Reine which was considered to be
the first ballet with spectacular costumes and scenery to impress the audience, ran for 51/2 hours performed in 1581 in
honor of a royal wedding?
A. Italy C. United States
B. Germany D. Paris
10. The 1 – Bar step construction of Jive is “Step Step Jive Chasse”. Which of the following is its timing?
A. Quick Quick Slow C. Slow Slow Quick Quick Slow
B. Quick Quick Quick a Quick D. Slow Quick Quick

11. Square dancing is very popular in the United States. This American round dance mixer is used as a prerequisite to
square dancing.
A. Oh Susana C. Red River Valley
B. Barn dance D. Jitterbug

12. Leap sideward R (L) (ct. 1), step L (R) across R (L) (ct. and), close R (L) to L (R) (ct. 2), pause (ct. and) is the dance
pattern of what dance step?
A. Pas de Basque C. Leap step
B. Hopsa D. Polka step

13. This is the sequence of steps and whether the weight should be sustained on each succeeding transfer for two beats
or for one beat.
A. Musical Count C. Dance pattern
B. Dance Count D. Timing

14. The religious observances of Rome also contained an element of dance. In the festival in honor of Pallas Athene, This
bonfire dance was performed by Shepherds in honor of the goddess to give thanks to the fruitfulness of their flocks.
A. Palilia C. Salii
B. Lupercalia D. Crane dance

15. He founded the Royal Academy of Dancing to train professional dancers to perform for him and his court.
Professional ballets began in the king’s dancing academy.
A. Balthazar de Beaujoyeuolx C. King Louis XIV
B. Rudolf Von Laban D. Ted Shawn

16. This is a Japanese folk dance performed during the blooming of the Cherry Blossoms or during the full moon.
A. Heeia C. Horra Arabi
B. Sakura D. Bon dance

17. In the dance Samba, this is executed, where the entire body sways opposite to the feet (step forward, sway back
step right, sway left and so forth).
A. Swaying Motion C. Pendulum Motion
B. Contra Body Motion D. Rise-and-fall Motion

18. This dance is associated with Apis, the Bull, celebrated the choosing, nurturing, and sacrifice of this beast. The priest
of Osiris performed funerary dances after the killing of animal, and the rediscovery of the new bull was also attended by
dancing.
A. Pyrrhic dance C. Paean dance
B. Farandole D. Circle right

19. This is the dance term used, when the boy turns to the girl at his left and takes her L hand in his L hand and turns her
once around counter-clockwise, then both falling back to places in a square formation.
A. Allemande Left C. Allemande Right
B. Circle Left D. Circle Right

20. The Latin ballroom dance which is written in “cute” time with a four-count rhythm corresponding to four quarter
notes. The primary accent is on the second count of the measure, and there is a secondary accent on the fourth count of
the measure. Syncopation is achieved when the accented note is tied to the following weak note, thereby providing a
jerky staccato effect.
A. Samba C. Mambo
B. Cha cha cha D. Rumba

21. Richie is tasked to execute four (4) varsouvienne steps by his professor. How many measures will it take for Richie to
complete the task?
A. Five measures C. Seven measures
B. Six measures D. Eight measures

22. Paso Doble is a Spanish dance and the movements danced by the man are symbolic of those made by the torero (or
matador) in the bullring. The music is played in a March time. What does the lady represent in this dance?
A. The cape C. the bull
B. The ring D. the bull fight

23. Carole which involve song and simple dance steps was the perpetuation of the most ancient of the social dance
forms. In its linked form in single file, it evolved into Farandole. What is called in its circular form?
A. The Estampie C. The Pavane
B. The Brando D. The Branie

24. Cotillion was in vogue in the 18th century. Its name was derived from the French cotte, which was a short petticoat
worn by peasants. Which of the following square dances that emerged during the Napoleonic years in France at about
1740 was the descendant of the Cotillion?
A. Quadrille C. Virginia Reel
B. Minuet D. Basse Danse

25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Ballroom Waltz?

A. Erect posture and rise-and-fall. The first step of the measure is taken with bent knee and followed on the second and
third steps by both partners rising to full height on balls of the feet.
B. All steps are taken on the flat of the foot with the exception of the back step which is taken on the ball of the foot
with weight kept well forward.
C. Forward steps are taken on the heel and directly toward the partner.
D. On side steps, both partners sway slightly away from their direction of travel.