5 QUESTIONS
TIMER: 60 SECONDS PER QUESTION
What is the name of this national dance of the Dominican Republic, characterized by fast-tempo, side-to-side hip movements?
Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic. It originated in the early 1800’s as a blend of African Dance and the French Minuet.
Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic. It originated in the early 1800’s as a blend of African Dance and the French Minuet.
Which actress got her big break as a "Fly Girl" dancer on the show “In Living Color” before becoming a global superstar?
Jennifer Lopez got her start as one of the backup dancers in Seasons 3 and 4 of the ’90s sketch-comedy series, launching her career in acting and music.
Jennifer Lopez got her start as one of the backup dancers in Seasons 3 and 4 of the ’90s sketch-comedy series, launching her career in acting and music.
True or False: Bachata is strictly danced solo and never performed as a partner dance.
False. Bachata is danced socially in partners of two. It’s not choreographed and incorporates a “lead and follow” within the dance as partners express themselves with the music.
False. Bachata is danced socially in partners of two. It’s not choreographed and incorporates a “lead and follow” within the dance as partners express themselves with the music.
Often called the "Mexican Hat Dance," the vibrant traditional folk dance Jarabe Tapatío originated in which specific region of Mexico?
Jarabe Tapatío is a traditional Mexican courtship dance from Jalisco, performed by a couple who act out a flirtatious pursuit through lively, coordinated footwork.
Jarabe Tapatío is a traditional Mexican courtship dance from Jalisco, performed by a couple who act out a flirtatious pursuit through lively, coordinated footwork.
Fill in the blank: Argentine-American choreographer and director Graciela Daniele is best known for Broadway productions like “Once on This Island” and ________.
Along with “Ragtime,” Graciela Daniele choreographed or danced in shows like "Annie Get Your Gun," "Follies” and “Chicago.”
Along with “Ragtime,” Graciela Daniele choreographed or danced in shows like "Annie Get Your Gun," "Follies” and “Chicago.”