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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. He was a crippled dancer who created a therapeutic method that led to the development of standard jazz technique






2. This is a kind of snap. the head is tossed or turned from a frontward orientation to the side.






3. Feet separated shoulder width toes turned out arms: both extended open and held symmetrically out to the sides - hands between the shoulders and ribcage






4. Part of a movement is performed






5. With which of the following styles of modern dance is Isadora Duncan associated?






6. He was the founder of Ballets Russes






7. Which of the following tasks is the duty of a stage manager?






8. The founder of the modern classical method of ballet






9. Placing the entire foot on the floor without a weight change






10. The movement is performed backwards






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






12. A type of dance that began as a rebellion against steps and positions and values - Expressive and original or authentic movement. Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham






13. To extend or stretch - pointing the toes






14. He was the choreographer for Ballets Russes






15. This employs mental visualization of carefull devised imagery with tactile input to enhance coordination of movement and adjust habitual posture and movement habits. if one can see efficient and aligned movement - one can achieve it






16. Striking the floor with an immediate release; can be done with the heel or the ball of the foot






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






18. When a frappe` is performed - the accent is typically on the






19. Slow port-de-bras and bow at the end of class to acknowledge gratitude to the teacher






20. Tendonitis is typically caused by






21. The orginal french form of classical ballet from italy






22. More is added to the original movement






23. Placing an accent on a normally weak beat






24. Feet heels touching toes turned out arms: both arms held in front of the torso hands at waist level






25. The original movement is the question and the new movement is the answer






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






27. Stretching of the foot along the floor - away from the standing leg






28. This is the dynamic hitting of a positions






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






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






31. What is the meter in the waltz






32. Creation and composition of dances by arranging or inventing steps - movements - and pattern of movements.






33. The pelvis is pressed forcefully forward






34. Which of the following two muscles are used for flexion in dance?






35. This duo became famous in the 1940s along with cab calloway they were part of the big band circuit - and they performed in hollywood






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






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






38. Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body






39. Succession of tones set to a particular rhythm that serves as the voice in music






40. Which of the following steps in tap dance would produce a total of four audible taps?






41. Large jumps or leaps Which move the dancer across the floor - such as grandes jetes or tours jetes






42. The rhythmic pattern of the movements is varied






43. Outward rotation; turning a limb outward - toward the back of the body






44. Dance performed in a social setting; traditionally referred to as ballroom - but includes all popular social dances performed with or without partners






45. This is a repeating pattern of stressed and unstressed beats in a piece of music






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






47. Where is the apron of the stage located






48. Forward brush followed by a touch






49. 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






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