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Dance History trivia quiz

How well do you really know Dance History? Find out in a live duel. QuizDown has over 110 Dance History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the Dance History questions cover

  • Ballets Russes
  • Modern Dance
  • Dance Notation
  • Romantic Ballet
  • Classical Ballet
  • Indian Dance
  • Postmodern Dance
  • Tanztheater
  • Butoh
  • Court Ballet
  • Danish Ballet
  • Denishawn

Try three Dance History questions

Question 1

In which European country did the courtly form that later developed into classical theater dance begin during the Renaissance?

  1. Italy
  2. Germany
  3. Spain
  4. France
Show the answer

Italy

Question 2

Which stage-dance tradition is especially known for tutus, pirouettes, and dancing en pointe?

  1. Flamenco
  2. Ballet
  3. Breakdancing
  4. Tap dance
Show the answer

Ballet

Question 3

Which southern Spanish region is most strongly associated with the origins of the passionate guitar-and-handclap dance tradition?

  1. Catalonia
  2. Castile
  3. Andalusia
  4. Galicia
Show the answer

Andalusia

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a Dance History match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven Dance History questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

Your Dance History ranking is its own: climb it without your other topics dragging you down.