How Well Do You Know Tap Dance?

Question 1

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What is tap dance?

A style of dance characterized by precise rhythmic patterns and footwork

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A type of ballet

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A form of contemporary dance

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A traditional folk dance

Question 2

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Which body part is primarily used to create sounds in tap dance?

Hands

Feet

Head

Hips

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Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Misty Copeland

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Savion Glover

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Pas de bourrée

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Satin ribbons

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Pointe shoes

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Fred Astaire

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Ginger Rogers

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Eleanor Powell

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A type of costume worn by tap dancers

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A style of choreography

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A tap dance competition

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Broadway Tap

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Ginger Rogers and Astaire

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Maurice and Gregory Hines

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Savion Glover and Bill Robinson

Question 3

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Who is considered the 'Father of American Tap Dance'?

Bill Robinson

Question 4

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Which musical instrument does tap dance often mimic?

Violin

Drums

Guitar

Piano

Question 5

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What is a common tap dance step called?

Plie

Pirouette

Shuffle

Question 6

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Which dance style heavily influenced tap dance?

Ballet

African dance

Hip hop

Flamenco

Question 7

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What are the small metal plates attached to tap shoes called?

Taps

Toe pads

Question 8

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Which famous tap dancer starred in the movie 'Singin' in the Rain'?

Gene Kelly

Question 9

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What is a 'time step' in tap dance?

A basic dance move that establishes the rhythm

Question 10

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Which tap dance style is known for its fast and intricate footwork?

Soft Shoe

Irish Tap

Rhythm Tap

Question 11

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What is the name of a famous tap dance duo known for their synchronized routines?

The Nicholas Brothers