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The Ultimate Ballet Quiz!

Crafted by Trivia Architect JuliaJam

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Ballet : The Ultimate Ballet Quiz!

Introduction:
"Ballet is a very important thing to me and is a very beautiful thing in life, so I decided to create a quiz on it. The questions vary from techniques to professionals so be warned!"


1. There are many forms of ballet. In one form, you dance on the very tips of your toes and you have to wear special, sturdy shoes. Even these don't protect you fully, so you also have to put on toe pads (gel or cotton). What ballet form am I talking about?
    There is no special type - normal ballet is like this
    Pointe
    Contemporary
    Salsa


2. What ballet movement means 'Step Of The Cat'?
    Pas De Bouree
    Pas De Chat
    Chasse
    Plie


3. Which famous male ballet dancer comes from Cuba?
    Rudolf Nureyev
    Juan Marda
    Rupert Pennifather
    Carlos Acosta


4. What piece of equipment in a studio is attached onto many mirrors; you hold onto it whilst doing exercises?
    Rod
    Barre
    Pole
    Center


5. In a 'Developpe' which part of the body do you use?
    Foot
    Arm
    Leg
    Head


6. Margot Fonteyn drowned.
    True
    False


7. Darcey Bussell became a principal after a performance of which work?
    Answer: (Four Words, Old Ballet Show)


8. What does 'Echappe' mean?
    To endure
    To escape
    To travel sideways
    To extend


9. Which ballet includes characters such as Odette, Odile and Siegfried as well as having the lead perform 32 full fouette turns?
    Giselle
    The Nutcraker
    Swan Lake
    Prince Of The Pagodas


10. According to Balanchine and other choreographers, how many basic feet positions are there?
    Answer: (One Word Or Number)


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