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Dance Basics

Subjects : performing-arts, dance
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The rhythmic pattern of the movements is varied






2. Combination: sudden time/indirect space/light weight






3. In order to improve student's kinesthetic awareness and originality - a teacher might assign






4. Basic movements or short sequences are manipulated to create new but related movements






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






6. Feet: heel of one foot against the big toe of the other foot - toes turned out arms. both arms extending overhead






7. Late modern dance technique developed through an effortless free flow technique that released tension in the body through an emphasis on weight - placement - impulse - immediacy and movement dynamics






8. Tap dancers that are part of the jazz musical tradition such as bill bojangles robinson - sammy davis jr. - gregory hines and savion glover






9. Awareness of one's body and its possibilities - capabilities and limitations






10. A feeling of completion or wholeness in a dance achieved when all parts work well together.






11. He was a crippled dancer who created a therapeutic method that led to the development of standard jazz technique






12. A form of physical movement progressing from one place to another. Walking - running - grapevine - galloping - leaping - jumping - hopping - skipping - sliding - etc.






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






14. Combination: sustained time/indirect space/strong weight






15. Combination: sudden time/direct space/strong weight






16. If one were to eliminate the jumping elements from the combination which steps would be eliminated






17. 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).






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






19. Tendonitis is typically caused by






20. Modern dance technique that appears in the lateral T shape his dancers assume - a one-leg balance with the torso tilted off-center and the other leg extended to the side in a counterbalance






21. They were the progenitors of modern dance






22. Modern dance technique that transformed everyday movement in to the absurd or dramatic






23. The ability of the dancer to present their body with confidence and the required energy to communicate movements clearly to an audience.






24. The speed of the music or dance






25. The action of straightening a joint or the action of increasing the angle between tow levers






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






27. The degree of ease or continuousness of a movement from initiation to completion






28. Dance movemnt that takes place at the same time across the whole group of dancers






29. The term 'port des bras' refers to






30. This denishawn dancer and broadway choreographer invented theater dance






31. While executing a fouette turn (fouette en tournant) the dancer's working leg is engaged in






32. The action of turning a ball-and-socket joint; circular movement around a central axis






33. Modern dance technique style that explores fall and recovery






34. A dance teacher would most likely suggest that a student practice Pilates exercises in order to






35. Striking the floor with the tip of the foot - with or without a weight change






36. 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.






37. To strike - striking the floor with the foot in a brushing movement






38. The pelvis is pressed forcefully forward






39. A form of Western classical dance that originated in the Renaissance courts of Europe. The dance form was formally codified by the time of King Louis XIV (mid-1600's) - Who was accomplished dancer - responsible for extensive notation as well as suppo






40. The original french form of classical ballet from Russia






41. Placing the entire foot on the floor with a weight change






42. This practice employs repetitive motions derived from fundamental gestures and natural movements to increase awareness of habitual movement patterns and release tension left over from old injuries and habits in order to expand range of motion in the






43. Placing the ball of the foot on the floor without a weight change






44. The element of dance involving rhythm - phrasing - tempo - accent and duration. Time can be metered as in music or based on body rhythms such as breath - emotions - and heartbeat.






45. The movement is speeded up or slowed down






46. She was the co-founder of denishawn - the first modern dance school






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






48. The founder of the modern classical method of ballet






49. Widespread hand posture where the fingers are extended strongly outward from the palm






50. Phrasing may be determined by all but which of the following