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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.

Author
Libbigail

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,043

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4446

Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (3/10), Guest 194 (9/10), Guest 74 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is an example of a preparatory movement? Hint

Plie

Assemble

Grand Jete

Pas de chat

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Question 2 of 10

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

Fifth

Fourth

Third

First

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Question 3 of 10

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

derriere

devant

en dehors

en dedans

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Question 4 of 10

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

en arriere

efface

en avant

Brise

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Question 5 of 10

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

Fouette

Rond de jambe en l'air

Rond de jambe a terre

Developpe

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Question 6 of 10

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

Chocolate

Coffee

Trepak

Tea

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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

Pas de bourree

Grand Jete en tournant

Adagio

Piroutte pique

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Question 8 of 10

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

...the right arm is raised and the head looks right

...the right arm is raised and the head looks left

...the left arm is raised and the head looks left

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

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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

Arabesque

Battement

Attitude

Penche

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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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