You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Kinks

The song did rather better in the USA charts than in the UK, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and only number twelve on the UK Singles Chart. The song told the story of the local dance hall, or palais, now demolished for parking space, with the singer reminiscing about his sister's many dates there.

It was something of a comeback for The Kinks, whose previous hits had included 'You Really Got Me' from 1964 and 'Waterloo Sunset' in 1967.

Answer: Gregory Hines

Baryshnikov plays a dancer who has defected from the USSR, but finds himself back in the country, and in the hands of the KGB, when the aeroplane he is in crash lands. Hines plays a tap dancer who has defected in the opposite direction who helps him to escape again.

The film also featured Helen Mirren, as a former ballet dancer, and was directed by Taylor Hackford. Helen and Taylor became a couple after meeting on set, and married in 1997.

Answer: Strictly Come Dancing

A staple of the Autumn television schedules, 'Strictly Come Dancing' began in 2004, with Natasha Kaplinsky winning the first series with her professional partner, Brendan Cole. Since then, the number of participants and, I will risk saying, the dancing standard have both increased, although some of the celebrities aren't necessarily that well known.

Versions of the show are now being shown in many countries, with the incorrect answers all being names of the show in countries other than the UK or USA.

Answer: Hans Christian Andersen

The fairy tale was originally published in 1845, and tells the story of a vain young woman whose red shoes become possessed. Once she starts dancing, the shoes take over and the girl is unable to stop, leading to disaster. A film version was made in 1948 under the same title, with Moira Shearer starring.

Answer: The Smurfs

'The Smurfs Dance Party' was developed by Ubisoft, who had already created 'Just Dance'. The concept was simple enough - the player mimicked the movements of the screen character while dancing to various music tracks. The Smurfs' version included Papa Smurf and Smurfette, among others as the dancers to follow.

Answer: Leonard Cohen

The song appeared on Cohen's 1984 album called 'Various Positions', which also included 'Hallelujah', possibly now the composer's best known work. Cohen was Canadian, and initially worked as a poet and author, before setting his works to music. He died in 2016 following a fall, although he was also suffering from cancer which is likely to have exacerbated the situation.

Answer: Ballet

Peggy became much better known as Margot Fonteyn, and rose to the heights of prima ballerina assoluta with the Royal Ballet, the highest level achievable.
Her partnership with Rudolph Nureyev, who defected from the USSR in 1961, lasted from 1962 until 1979 when Margot retired. I'm not sure we'll ever see a Dame from the breakdancing field, but time may prove me wrong.

Answer: 1000

Pickett was best known as an Rhythm and Blues singer, and had five number one hits on the US R & B charts. 'Land of 1,000 Dances' was one of these, but it also made an impact on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number six.

Wilson Pickett was also a prolific songwriter and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.

Answer: Pride and Prejudice

The words spoken by Fitzwilliam Darcy are unintentionally heard by Elizabeth Bennett who assumes him to be aloof and full of pride. Her prejudice against him leads her to believe any stories told to his detriment, and it takes a long time before the two of them are able to resolve their differences.

The novel, written by Jane Austen, was first published in 1813 and has been adapted for both the big screen and television on several occasions.

Answer: Footloose

The death of the minister's son is the reason for the ban on music and dancing, but Ren's efforts, aided by the minister's daughter, eventually lead to a change of heart. The 1984 film starred Kevin Bacon as Ren and was remade in 2011.

A stage version, based on the film, was created in 1998. Well known songs from 'Footloose' are the title song, sung by Kenny Loggins, 'Let's Hear it for the Boy' by Deniece Lewis and 'Holding Out for a Hero', by Bonnie Tyler.