Swing Dance Terminology

Test your knowledge of swing dance terminology including common moves, patterns, and dance styles like Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the basic step in swing dance?

  1. The Lindy Hop
  2. The Charleston
  3. The Jitterbug
  4. The Balboa
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader spins the follower around?

  1. The Dip
  2. The Swing Out
  3. The Underarm Turn
  4. The Sugar Push
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower exchange places?

  1. The Cross
  2. The Promenade
  3. The Shadow
  4. The Shimmy
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance side by side?

  1. The Lindy Hop
  2. The Charleston
  3. The Jitterbug
  4. The Balboa
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a circle?

  1. The Lindy Circle
  2. The Charleston Circle
  3. The Jitterbug Circle
  4. The Balboa Circle
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a line?

  1. The Lindy Line
  2. The Charleston Line
  3. The Jitterbug Line
  4. The Balboa Line
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a square?

  1. The Lindy Square
  2. The Charleston Square
  3. The Jitterbug Square
  4. The Balboa Square
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a triangle?

  1. The Lindy Triangle
  2. The Charleston Triangle
  3. The Jitterbug Triangle
  4. The Balboa Triangle
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a figure-eight?

  1. The Lindy Figure-Eight
  2. The Charleston Figure-Eight
  3. The Jitterbug Figure-Eight
  4. The Balboa Figure-Eight
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a spiral?

  1. The Lindy Spiral
  2. The Charleston Spiral
  3. The Jitterbug Spiral
  4. The Balboa Spiral
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a wave?

  1. The Lindy Wave
  2. The Charleston Wave
  3. The Jitterbug Wave
  4. The Balboa Wave
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a bounce?

  1. The Lindy Bounce
  2. The Charleston Bounce
  3. The Jitterbug Bounce
  4. The Balboa Bounce
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a swing?

  1. The Lindy Swing
  2. The Charleston Swing
  3. The Jitterbug Swing
  4. The Balboa Swing
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a dip?

  1. The Lindy Dip
  2. The Charleston Dip
  3. The Jitterbug Dip
  4. The Balboa Dip
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a swing dance move where the leader and follower dance in a lift?

  1. The Lindy Lift
  2. The Charleston Lift
  3. The Jitterbug Lift
  4. The Balboa Lift