Theory

Question 1

Name two key points in the ankle rhythm combination

Answer 1

Use of light and shade - Secure rhythms

Question 2

What rhythm is heard in the pick up combination

Answer 2

A steady rhythm

Question 3

How is the body held in the pick up combination

Answer 3

Knees well relaxed and body height maintained

Question 4

What is an Alternating Wing

Answer 4

A wing that changes feet after the inward and outward scrapes

Question 5

In the shuffle wing combination, how is the rounded shuffle demonstrated

Answer 5

The rounded shuffle executes a forward beat in parallel 4th followed by a backwards beat from parallel 2nd to commencement Position making a rounded action of the leg

Question 6

Where did the Maxie or Maxie Ford originate

Hard Question

Answer 6

It was named after Maxie Ford b. 1880 a famous Vaudeville dancer and one of the Four Dancing Fords

Question 7

Name one of the various names for this famous tap combination

Related to the Maxie Ford

Harder Question

Answer 7

the Jackknife

Question 8

Is the Maxie Ford performed on the spot or does it travel

Answer 8

On the spot

Question 9

What type of rhythm is used in the Cross Rhythm Shuffles

Answer 9

A syncopated cross rhythm

Question 10

In a preparation wing time step, what are the loudest beats

Answer 10

The hop and the step along with the stamp should be emphasised

Question 11

How does the stamp pick up heel time step differ from previous time steps

Answer 11

It commences with a stamp; execute a pickup in place of the shuffle and a heel instead of the hop

Question 12

What is a pick up on one foot

Answer 12

Stand on one foot, pick up and land on the same foot and finish on a heel drop

Question 13

Does this step travel

pick up on one foot

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

In which direction

Pick up on one foot

Answer 14

Backwards

Question 15

Where does the pick up occur

Pick up on one foot

Answer 15

Directly under the center of the body with controlled use of the thigh

Question 16

does the upper body assist with the movement

pick up on one foot

Answer 16

No, it is held upright

Question 17

How many sounds should there be in a pick up on one foot

Answer 17

3 - with good separation

Question 18

what will assist with the clarity of the beats in a pick up

Answer 18

Good use of elevation and controlled landing

Question 19

In the ball heel roll Déboulés, list three key points for correct execution

Answer 19

Relaxed knees - good use of head and arms -spotting with the head - use of the core center of the body for balance and control

Question 20

With syncopated rhythms, what is most necessary to achieve

Answer 20

Effective light and shade

Question 21

What must be avoided when demonstrating heel drops

Answer 21

A shunting forward of the heel

Question 22

Name two key points required when demonstrating combinations 1 and 2

Answer 22

Good use of light and shade - Secure timing

Question 23

Name two key points required in strong tapping technique

Answer 23

Good use of light and shade - Secure timing

Question 24

In a fast 4/4 dance, name three key points for strong execution

Answer 24

Good use of light and shade - Secure timing - Strong Arm lines