Jazz 216/316 Vocab Quiz

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1.

Let me introduce you to Bryana, my roommate! She has graciously volunteered to demonstrate 5 steps from your jazz terminology handout. Watch the video, paying close attention to each step, then answer the following question. *You may watch as many times as you want, but will not be able to go back once you move on, so pay close attention!
2.

There are five steps that are not on your jazz terminology handout, but are steps that we do in class: Barrel, Fan Kick, Pencil Turn, Chug, and Pike. Pick 2 moves and write a concise, yet accurate description of each in your own words.
3.

An Assemblé is a springing step in which the dancer jumps off from both feet, assembles their legs in the air and lands on both feet
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement is false. An Assemblé is a ballet movement where the dancer starts with one foot on the ground, jumps into the air, and brings the other foot to meet it before landing on both feet. It is not a springing step where the dancer jumps off from both feet and lands on both feet.

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4.

A Pas de Chat's literal meaning is 'step of the cat'.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because "Pas de Chat" is a ballet term that originated from the French language. "Pas" means "step" and "Chat" means "cat" in French. Therefore, the literal translation of "Pas de Chat" is "step of the cat."

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5.

If you were dancing on stage at the Martha B Knoebel theater and were asked by the choreographer to move upstage, you would take a few steps toward the audience.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Moving "upstage" means moving away from the audience, towards the back of the stage. In this case, since the dancer is already on stage, moving upstage would mean taking a few steps backwards, away from the audience. Therefore, the statement is false.

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6.

It is possible to do an Attitude and a Sauté at the same time.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
It is possible to do an Attitude and a Sauté at the same time because these are two different dance moves that can be performed simultaneously. Attitude is a ballet position where one leg is lifted to the front or back while the body is balanced on the other leg. Sauté, on the other hand, is a jump where both feet leave the ground at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to execute both moves simultaneously.

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A Sissone is a small jump that starts from one foot and lands on both feet.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
A Sissone is not a small jump that starts from one foot and lands on both feet. In fact, a Sissone is a ballet term for a jump that starts from two feet and lands on one foot. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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8.

Identify the first step that Bryana executed.

Correct Answer
Chassé
Chasse
chassé
chasse

Explanation
The correct answer is chassé, Chasse, chassé, chasse. The question is asking for the first step that Bryana executed. The answer options are all variations of the word "chassé," which is a ballet step where one foot slides out to the side while the other foot closes in. The variations in capitalization are likely included to test the knowledge of correct spelling and capitalization. Without further context, it is not possible to determine which specific variation of chassé Bryana executed.

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9.

Identify the second step that Bryana executed.

Correct Answer
Jeté
Jete
jeté
jete

Explanation
The second step that Bryana executed is "Jete." This is evident from the given options where "Jeté" is the first step, followed by "Jete." The other options, "jeté" and "jete," are simply variations in capitalization and accent marks, but they still refer to the same step as "Jete." Therefore, the correct answer is "Jete."

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10.

Identify the fifth step that Bryana executed.

Correct Answer
Attitude
Attitude Turn
attitude turn
attitude
Attitude turn
attitude Turn
11.

Identify the third step that Bryana executed.

Correct Answer
Battement
battement
Grand Battement
grand battement
Grand battement
grand Battement

Explanation
Bryana executed the third step of the sequence, which is "Grand Battement." The correct answer is "Grand battement" because it is the third occurrence of the step in the given list.

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12.

Identify the fourth step that Bryana executed.

Correct Answer
Pirouette
Pirouette En Dehors
Pirouette En dehors
Pirouette en dehors
pirouette en dehors

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Jazz 216/316 Vocab Quiz

There are five steps that are not on your jazz terminology handout, but are steps that we do in class: Barrel, Fan Kick, Pencil Turn, Chug, and Pike. Pick 2 moves and write a concise, yet accurate description of each in your own words.

An Assemblé is a springing step in which the dancer jumps off from both feet, assembles their legs in the air and lands on both feet

A Pas de Chat's literal meaning is 'step of the cat'.

If you were dancing on stage at the Martha B Knoebel theater and were asked by the choreographer to move upstage, you would take a few steps toward the audience.

It is possible to do an Attitude and a Sauté at the same time.

A Sissone is a small jump that starts from one foot and lands on both feet.

Identify the first step that Bryana executed.

Identify the second step that Bryana executed.

Identify the fifth step that Bryana executed.

Identify the third step that Bryana executed.

Identify the fourth step that Bryana executed.