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1. In order to become the best Barre instructor possible, it is important to attend

A. a minimum of five classes every month and practice as much as possible.
B. a minimum of 20 classes, practice, and continue learning.
C. several Barre certifications and start teaching as soon as possible.
D. a minimum of 15 classes and obtain two certifications.

2. Which of the following would be an appoporiate use of equipment during a connection cycle, utilizing the 3-2-1 rule?

A. Performing dumbbell biceps curls followed by triceps extensions with a resistance band
B. Using a resistance band to perform a row, followed by a chest press
C. Using a resistance band to perform a line of pull, followed by bodyweight squats and lunges
D. Using a ball during Warrior III balance flow, dumbbells to perform a bent row, and gliding discs as a cardio conditioning burst

3. Functional strength training should last approximately __________ minutes per connection cycle.

A. 2 to 4
B. 4 to 6
C. 6 to 8
D. 8 to 10

4. Allegro exercises are performed at which phase of a traditional ballet class?

A. Phase 1: barre exercises
B. Phase 2: center barre exercises
C. Phase 3: center floor exercises
D. Phase 4: conditioning exercises

5. __________ is the foundation key movement objective upon which all movement is built in Barre Connect.

A. Posture and alignment
B. Balance
C. Mobility and flexibility
D. Strength and stability

6. What are the four components of a Barre Connect Class?

A. Ballet and dance technique, yoga poses, functional strength training, and balance training
B. Barre exercises, yoga poses, functional strength training, and cardiovascular endurance
C. Ballet and dance technique, balance training, muscular endurance, and cardio conditioning bursts
D. Ballet and dance technique, yoga poses, functional strength training, and cardio conditioning bursts

7. Which of the following are used to develop a class focus and purpose for each class design?

A. Key movement objectives
B. Connection cycles
C. Barre Connect components
D. Performance variables

8. Which of the four class components does the attitude exercise fall under?

A. Ballet and dance technique
B. Yoga poses
C. Functional strength training
D. Cardio conditioning bursts

9. Which of the following pieces of equipment would not be appropriate to use in a Barre Connect class?

A. Gliding discs
B. Body bars
C. Theraband
D. Small squishy ball

10. A lateral lunge is an example of a movement in the __________ plane of motion.

A. Sagittal
B. Frontal
C. Anatomical
D. Transverse

11. Which of the following postures is often referred to as "corporate America posture"?

A. Osteoporosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
D. Scoliosis

12. At the foundation of Barre Connect is the technique of

A. ballet and dance.
B. ballet and posture.
C. dance and posture.
D. strength and flexibility.

13. Which of the following would be the most appropriate progression for the arabesque, utilizing performance variables?

A. Perform the movement with the use of gliding discs
B. Perform the movement rapidly
C. Increase range of motion past what is natural for participants
D. Reduce a contact point by having only one hand on the barre

14. Which connection cycle incorporates allegro cardio conditioning bursts?

A. Connection cycle 1
B. Connection cycle 2
C. Connection cycle 3
D. Any connection cycle is appropriate

15. Which of the following describes how the port de bras should be performed?

A. Rapidly
B. Pausing at each position
C. With continuous movement
D. Slowly

16. How many pieces of equipment should be used during a single connection cycle?

A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three

17. What is the best explanation as to why yoga poses are incorporated into Barre Connect?

A. Traditional ballet classes incorporate yoga
B. Yoga poses aid in teaching proper breath, important to the stamina of ballet
C. Traditional ballet movements require a high level of mobility and flexibility
D. Yoga poses bring awareness to the body

18. Which of the following would not be a way to add movement to an exercise?

A. Adding equipment
B. Adding plyometric movements
C. Adding directional changes
D. Adding arm movements

19. Dynamic balance involves

A. moving between positions and shifting weight.
B. standing in one place on a single leg.
C. moving freely through a joint without stress on the body.
D. creating strength and stability throughout the body.

20. A 60-minute Barre Connect class is made up of __________ full connection cycles.

A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

21. The first step in designing a Barre Connect class is to

A. know your audience.
B. create a class focus.
C. determine the role of music.
D. select equipment.

22. Which of the four class components does the chasse exercise fall under?

A. Ballet and dance technique
B. Functional strength training
C. Yoga poses
D. Cardio conditioning bursts

23. If using music as a driving force, what is an appropriate tempo?

A. 112-116 BPM
B. 120-124 BPM
C. 128-132 BPM
D. 136-140 BPM

24. Which of the following foot positions involves heels together and feet externally rotated (from the hip)?

A. Parallel
B. 1st position
C. 2nd position
D. Plie

25. Which of the following exercises is an upper body movement?

A. Port de bras
B. Ronde de jambe
C. Tendu
D. Arabesque

26. Which of the following exercises may be contraindicated for participants with shoulder injuries?

A. Rows with a resistance band
B. Ronde de jambe
C. Arms in 1st position for an extended period of time
D. Arms in 5th position for an extended period of time

27. Which of the following is the most common error seen in Barre Connect classes and is a result of kyphotic posture?

A. Eyes on the feet
B. Anterior pelvic tilt
C. Elevated shoulders
D. Dorsiflexed feet

28. Which of the following best describes the importance of understanding principles of anatomy andmovement as a Barre Connect instructor?

A. To train participants for the aesthetic that dancers have
B. To correctly align participants in yoga poses, the primary focus of a Barre Connect class
C. To develop muscular strength and hypertrophy
D. To train all major muscles of the body equally, through all planes of motion, and to create a sense of balance

29. Which joint classification allows for multi-directional movement and rotation, as seen at the hip and shoulder joints?

A. Hinge
B. Ball and socket
C. Gliding
D. Fixed

30. When moving the arms overhead into 5th position during the port de bras, which muscles act as the prime movers?

A. Anterior deltoid and trapezius
B. Serratus anterior and lower trapezius
C. Biceps brachii and posterior deltoid
D. Triceps and rhomboids

31. Which of the following functional strength exercises would directly target the internal and external obliques?

A. Isometric line of pull
B. Warrior pull
C. High pull
D. Row pull

32. Which of the following describes the focus of the first connection cycle of a Barre Connect class?

A. Primary work phase using the desired class focus
B. Dynamic cool down focusing on balance and control
C. Establish posture, balance, and prepare the body to work
D. Introduce allegro style movements

33. Performing mountain climbers quickly to increase cardiovascular effort or slowly to target muscle activation is an example of which performance variable?

A. Speed of movement
B. Volume
C. Plane of motion
D. Range of motion

34. When considering the addition of combinations as a performance variable, what should be the primary focus?

A. Creativity and variety of the combinations
B. Integrity and technique of the primary exercise
C. Difficulty of the exercises
D. Enjoyment of the participants

35. Which of the following roles would be defined as a muscle providing force in direct opposition to a specific movement?

A. Agonist
B. Antagonist
C. Synergist
D. Stabilizer

36. Which of the following key movement principles is the foundation of powerful strength and effective movement?

A. Mobility
B. Flexibility
C. Strength
D. Balance

37. During cardiovascular training which of the following provides the primary fuel source for energy?

A. Creatine phosphate
B. ATP
C. Glucose
D. Amino acids

38. During which part of a Barrre Connect class would it be appropriate to incorporate plie jumps?

A. Connection cycle 2, cardio conditioning bursts
B. Connection cycle 2, ballet and dance technique
C. Connection cycle 3, functional strength
C. Connection cycle 3, cardio conditioning bursts

39. Asking "What do I want my participants to achieve?" aids in developing

A. the desired audience.
B. connection cycles.
C. a class focus.
D. coaching cues.

40. When would it be appropriate for an instructor to incorporate ballet exercises other than those selected for Barre Connect classes?

A. When participants have mastered the selected exercises and request additional exercises
B. When the instructor has taught Barre Connect for at least six months and has mastered the selected exercises
C. When the instructor wants to provide more variety and challenge more skilled participants
D. When the instructor has had previous ballet training and the additional exercises meet the same goals and objectives as the selected exercises

41. Which of the following is a common error for participants as they progress through class, that can lead to a greater stress on the lower back?

A. Disengaging the core muscles
B. Failing to point through the toes
C. Allowing the shoulders to round
D. Rotating from the feet instead of the hips

42. The goal of functional strength within a Barre Connect class is to

A. build strength and hypertrophy.
B. increase mobility and flexibility.
C. challenge the body using functional movement patterns.
D. isolate individual muscles

43. Tree could be incorporated as a yoga pose to target

A. upper body strength.
B. lower body flexibility.
C. cardiovascular endurance.
D. static balance.

44. Which of the following would be an appropriate modification for a participant struggling to maintain balance during a side-facing arabesque?

A. Placing a hand on the barre to increase the number of contact points
B. Holding a small dumbbell as a counterweight to the elevated leg
C. Allowing the elevated leg to rotate from the toes rather than the hip
D. Moving quickly in and out of the position

45. In order to improve the strength and mobility of the foot, while working on balance and alignment of the entire body, it is highly encouraged that all Barre Connect classes are completed __________ and __________.

A. standing; with supportive shoes
B. standing; barefoot
C. in a plank position; barefoot
D. on one leg; barefoot

46. Performing a grand battement to the shin, the knee, and then the hip would be an example of which performance variable?

A. Contact points
B. Volume
C. Movement
D. Range of motion

47. Which of the following exercises is performed in the frontal plane of motion?

A. Arabesque
B. Chasse
C. Wood chop
D. Isometric line of pull

48. When performing the port de bras, the fluidity of the movement is created by

A. external rotation.
B. elevating the scapula.
C. scapular abduction.
D. scapular stability.

49. The __________ and __________ are weak on most individuals, as they are underused.

A. pectoralis major; anterior deltoid
B. gluteal muscles; deep six rotators
C. quadriceps; hamstrings
D. gluteal muscles; quadriceps

50. Which component of Barre Connect will likely be the most familiar to participants as the movements mimic those done in daily life?

A. Ballet and dance techniques
B. Yoga poses
C. Functional strength training
D. Cardio conditioning bursts

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