Ballet Basics Quiz

A beautifully composed ballet scene featuring dancers at the barre, showcasing various ballet positions, with a soft and elegant background.

Ballet Basics Quiz

Test your knowledge of ballet with our engaging quiz! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just a fan of ballet, this quiz will challenge you and expand your understanding of the art form.

Features of the quiz include:

  • Multiple-choice questions about ballet movements, terminology, and famous ballets.
  • Learn interesting facts as you answer each question.
  • Perfect for dancers, teachers, and enthusiasts alike!
12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by DancingSwan42
What is the first thing ballet dancers typically do at the barre? 
Grand Battements
Frappés
Pliés
Dégagés
Which of the following is a romantic tutu?
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What language are most ballet terms in?
Italian
French
English
Latin
What ballet movement means 'step of the cat'?
Saut de Chat
Pas de Chat
Pas de Basque
Pas de Cheval
Which ballerina is credited with being the first to dance en pointe?
Marie Taglioni
Anna Pavlova
Alicia Markova
Margot Fonteyn
What does échappé mean?
To endure
To escape
To travel sideways
To extend
Which ballet include characters such as Odette, Odile and Siegfried?
Swan Lake
The Nutcracker
Prince of the Pagodas
Giselle
What shape do your legs make in a demi plié in 1st position?
Triangle
Diamond
Circle
Trapezoid
True or false: The music for The Nutcracker and Swan Lake was written by the same composer. 
True
False
In which ballet position do the feet NOT touch each other?
Fifth
First
Third
Fourth
In this ballet, I'm a fairy, waking from sleep only to fall in love with a donkey. What ballet based on a play am I in?
Cinderella
Les Sylphides
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Firebird
What is typically the last exercise of ballet class, in which the ballet dancers pay respect to and acknowledge the teacher?
Reverence
Adagio
Grand Allegro
Coda
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