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Quiz about Ballet Basics
Quiz about Ballet Basics

Ballet Basics Trivia Quiz

A pretty basic quiz for people with ballet experience. A knowledge of French ballet terms and positions helps a lot! :) Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Libbigail. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Libbigail
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
14,043
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4373
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (7/10), Guest 208 (5/10), Guest 185 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is an example of a preparatory movement? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. In which ballet position do the feet NOT touch each other? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. What French ballet term means 'in front'? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following is a body position? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following steps is executed WITHOUT either foot completely leaving the ground? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In 'The Nutcracker', what item is associated with the Russian dance? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following is a common warm up done at the barre, or in the centre? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In the body position croise devant, using the right leg... Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. The basic step in which a leg is extended straight behind the body at a right angle is called? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What is the French term meaning 'Dance for Two' that is used to describe partner dances in various ballets (spelling counts)?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is an example of a preparatory movement?

Answer: Plie
2. In which ballet position do the feet NOT touch each other?

Answer: Fourth
3. What French ballet term means 'in front'?

Answer: devant

 Derriere is in back, and en dehors and en dedans refer to the direction while turning.
4. Which of the following is a body position?

Answer: efface

 Efface is one of the nine body positions. En avant means 'to the front' and en arriere is executed 'to the back'
5. Which of the following steps is executed WITHOUT either foot completely leaving the ground?

Answer: Rond de jambe a terre

 Ronde de jambe a terre means 'circle the leg on the floor' in English.
6. In 'The Nutcracker', what item is associated with the Russian dance?

Answer: Trepak

 In the second act, four of the dances are Spanish Chocolate, Chinese Tea, Arabian Coffee, and Russian Trepak.
7. Which of the following is a common warm up done at the barre, or in the centre?

Answer: Adagio

 An Adagio is a succession of slow and graceful movements which may be simple or complex, performed with fluidity and apparent ease. This exercise, performed at the barre or in the centre develops a sustaining power, sense of line, balance and poise.
8. In the body position croise devant, using the right leg...

Answer: ...the left arm is raised and the downstage leg is in tendu

 In efface devant the left arm is raised and the head looks left.
9. The basic step in which a leg is extended straight behind the body at a right angle is called?

Answer: Arabesque

 The various forms of arabesque are infinite. An attitude is similar to an arabesque with a curved leg, and penche is a term used to describe an arabesque inclined forward.
10. What is the French term meaning 'Dance for Two' that is used to describe partner dances in various ballets (spelling counts)?

Answer: pas de deux
Source: Author Libbigail

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