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Quiz about History of Dance
Quiz about History of Dance

10 Question Humanities Quiz: History of Dance | Performing Arts


This quiz is mainly about early period dance. When I say 'early' I mean way back - probably around the days of lead make-up. Come on, boys! Doff your cap and let's go!

A multiple-choice quiz by Aurania. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Aurania
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
76,533
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
3 / 10
Plays
534
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Question 1 of 10
1. This genre of dance was popular in the court of Queen Elizabeth in the 16th century. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The 'canario' step was essentially: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Out of these four reasons, a noble's purpose for dancing in a European royal court would most likely be: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The 'Moresche' was: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Early Burgundian dances were similar to each other in that: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. All European Renaissance dances began with this. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was Thoinot Arbeau? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How did a lord hold a lady's hand while dancing? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the basic step of the Allemande? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the later Italian dances, the number of people was limited to: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This genre of dance was popular in the court of Queen Elizabeth in the 16th century.

Answer: English country dance

Queen Elizabeth loved to dance, especially the rollicking country dances- as opposed to the stifling court dances of the day.
2. The 'canario' step was essentially:

Answer: Stomping

The Canario was a step that originated in Spain and made its way into many late Italian renaissance dances. It was essentially brushing your foot loudly to the beat.
3. Out of these four reasons, a noble's purpose for dancing in a European royal court would most likely be:

Answer: to get married

One of the main reasons nobles would dance in court is to show off for a potential mate! If the noble could present himself well in court in all his finery, then he would more than likely be a suitable match. Many a nobleman have lost a dowry because of two left feet.
4. The 'Moresche' was:

Answer: A masked play

A Moresche was an Italian play with masks, singing and dancing. It was usually about some biblical event like a Passion play, but not always. All walks of life participated in this big event from kings to pageboys.
5. Early Burgundian dances were similar to each other in that:

Answer: Most of them traced out patterns visible from above

The early Burgundians would have dances that people could watch from the galleries above. One dance called 'Danse de Cleves' traces out patterns of hearts and flowers. Most patterns were much simpler and more formulaic - everybody forwards, everybody back, etc.
6. All European Renaissance dances began with this.

Answer: A reverence

The reverence was a show of respect that you would show to your partner as well as the representative of the crown. It was essentially what the modern curtsy is today, only much more elaborate.
7. Who was Thoinot Arbeau?

Answer: A dance expert

8. How did a lord hold a lady's hand while dancing?

Answer: At waist level

The proper and most respectful way was at waist level; that way, the lady did not have to strain her arm(s). The man's hand was always under the lady's, supporting her.
9. What was the basic step of the Allemande?

Answer: A step similar to a goose step

The French had chosen this step in order to mimic the German military. Hence the name! ('Allemagne' is French for 'Germany').
10. In the later Italian dances, the number of people was limited to:

Answer: Any of these

There were many different forms of Italian dances ... some in lines, couples, triangles ... They all had very similar steps depending on the dance master. In fact, these steps were the precursor of modern ballet.
Source: Author Aurania

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