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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Succession of tones set to a particular rhythm that serves as the voice in music






2. Which of the following men is known for pioneering tap dance as a young man living in the Five Points neighborhood of NY city






3. He was the first African american dancer to play to white audiences






4. Forward brush followed by a touch






5. He was the founder of Ballets Russes






6. She brought the precursors of ballet to France in the 1500s






7. Early modern dance composition - such as that of martha graham - was characterized by which of the following forms?






8. Late modern dance technique that created dances without any attached historical - cultural or philosophical meanings






9. A particular kind or style of dance - such as - ballet - jazz - modern - folk - tap - hip-hop - etc.






10. Tap dance is known for making heavy use of which of the following types of rhythm?






11. To develop or grow - drawing the working foot up the standing leg and then extending it outward






12. More is added to the original movement






13. Runs vertically from the front to the back of an upright standing body the wheel plane






14. Feet heel of one foot against the instep of the other foot toes turned out arms: arm corresponding with front foot overhead arem corresponding with back foot open to the side as in second position






15. An element of dance that refers to the immediate spherical space surrounding the body in all directions. Use of space includes shape - direction - pathway - range of movement and level of movment(Low - middle - high).






16. He was a broadway - hollywood and las vegas dancer - singer and actor






17. He was a broadway/hollywood hoofer and actor who ushered in the tap revival of the 1980s






18. In order to relieve muscle tension - a dancer might engage in all but which of the following practices






19. The hip joint is a






20. He was the choreographer for Ballets Russes






21. These hollywood partners were famous for appearing in films that featured their supernaturally smooth ballroom and tap styles






22. To set side by side to emphasize difference in dance - two movements that differ in energy - space - (size - direction - level) - design (symmetrical/asymmetrical - open/closed) - timing (fast/slow - even -uneven - themes or patterns.






23. Slow sustained movements that often incorporate developpes and balances such as penches






24. Feet: separated shoulder width third position arms: arm corresponding with front foot in front of the torso as in first position - arm corresponding with back foot overhead as in fifth position






25. A line along which a person or part of the person such as an arm or head - moves. Pathways can be linear - in circles - zigzags - etc.






26. A type of dance that concentrates of footwork and rhythm. This type of dance grew out of American popular dancing - with significant roots in African American - Irish and english clogging traditions.






27. The orginal french form of classical ballet from italy






28. A lean body with enhanced flexibility due to a lack of muscular strength






29. Combination: sudden time/indirect space/strong weight






30. The intentional quality of the path taken by a body part or a body through space during a movement. direct or indirect






31. Sturdy body with strong dense musculature - lack of flexibility






32. Tendonitis is typically caused by






33. They codified many standard ballet rules still used today






34. Modern jazz style that emphasizes agility in all areas






35. For which of the following types of dance is a shoe with a small - soft heel traditionally worn






36. Multiple performers perform the movement in the same way at the same time






37. This celebrated teacher founded the jazz dance world congress






38. He is a new generation broadway/hollywood tap and hip hop dancer and choreographer






39. The original french form of classical ballet from Russia






40. Celebrated teacher of jazz technique






41. To disengage - brushing foot thru tendu to slightly leave the ground






42. He was a star dancer with and controversial choerographer for Ballets Russes






43. Of the following types of social dance listed below - which does not involve partnering?






44. These include pirouette and fouette turns - in which the dancer remains in one place on the floor






45. The sagittal plane divides the body






46. These brothers were famous in vaudeville - on the jazz circuit and in hollywood for their daring acrobatic style






47. Forward brush followed by a step






48. Physics principles that govern motion - flow - and weight in time and space including: the law of gravity - balance and centrifugal force.






49. Bending and straightening the knees






50. This involves placing the limbs into positions so that the resulting combination of angles is unusual.