Tap Dance Terminology

Test your knowledge of the terminology used in tap dance.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a basic tap dance step that involves alternating the weight from one foot to the other while keeping the feet close to the ground?

  1. Shuffle
  2. Ball change
  3. Heel drop
  4. Toe stand
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves striking the heel of one foot on the ground while simultaneously raising the other foot off the ground?

  1. Heel drop
  2. Toe stand
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves standing on one foot while raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground in front of the first foot?

  1. Toe stand
  2. Heel drop
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves moving the feet back and forth in a sliding motion?

  1. Shuffle
  2. Heel drop
  3. Toe stand
  4. Ball change
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves striking the toe of one foot on the ground while simultaneously raising the other foot off the ground?

  1. Toe stand
  2. Heel drop
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves alternating the weight from one foot to the other while keeping the feet close to the ground and moving them in a circular motion?

  1. Shuffle
  2. Heel drop
  3. Toe stand
  4. Ball change
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves striking the heel of one foot on the ground while simultaneously raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground behind the first foot?

  1. Heel drop
  2. Toe stand
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves standing on one foot while raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground behind the first foot?

  1. Toe stand
  2. Heel drop
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves moving the feet back and forth in a sliding motion while keeping the feet close to the ground?

  1. Shuffle
  2. Heel drop
  3. Toe stand
  4. Ball change
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves striking the toe of one foot on the ground while simultaneously raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground in front of the first foot?

  1. Toe stand
  2. Heel drop
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves alternating the weight from one foot to the other while keeping the feet close to the ground and moving them in a circular motion?

  1. Shuffle
  2. Heel drop
  3. Toe stand
  4. Ball change
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves striking the heel of one foot on the ground while simultaneously raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground behind the first foot?

  1. Heel drop
  2. Toe stand
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves standing on one foot while raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground behind the first foot?

  1. Toe stand
  2. Heel drop
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves moving the feet back and forth in a sliding motion while keeping the feet close to the ground?

  1. Shuffle
  2. Heel drop
  3. Toe stand
  4. Ball change
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a tap dance step that involves striking the toe of one foot on the ground while simultaneously raising the other foot off the ground and then bringing it down to the ground in front of the first foot?

  1. Toe stand
  2. Heel drop
  3. Shuffle
  4. Ball change